Putnam County, Tennessee
County
Overview
- County Name
- Putnam County
- State
- Tennessee
- FIPS Code
- 47141
- State FIPS
- 47
- County FIPS
- 141
Geography
- Land Area
- 401.11 sq mi
- Water Area
- 1.46 sq mi
- Total Area
- 402.57 sq mi
- Latitude
- 36.140940
- Longitude
- -85.496180
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 79,816
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 62,986
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 75,050 | 94.0% |
| Hispanic | 4,766 | 6.0% |
| White | 70,490 | 88.3% |
| Black | 1,940 | 2.4% |
| Asian | 831 | 1.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 54 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 169 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 60,584 | 96.2% |
| Hispanic | 2,404 | 3.8% |
| White | 57,261 | 90.9% |
| Black | 1,768 | 2.8% |
| Asian | 844 | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 548 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 171 | 0.3% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 82,558
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $61,416
- Poverty Rate
- 17.6%
- Population Below Poverty
- 14,501
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 71,624 | 86.8% |
| Black | 2,008 | 2.4% |
| Asian | 947 | 1.1% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 45,897
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 7,717 | 16.8% |
| Republican | 18,041 | 39.3% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 20,139 | 43.9% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 21,396 | 46.6% |
| Female | 24,501 | 53.4% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 40,564 | 88.4% |
| Hispanic | 1,380 | 3.0% |
| Black | 340 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 425 | 0.9% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 19,571
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 42.6%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 17,813 | 43.9% |
| Hispanic | 330 | 23.9% |
| Black | 68 | 20.0% |
| Asian | 125 | 29.4% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 9,330 | 43.6% |
| Female | 10,241 | 41.8% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 13,633 (25.8%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 15,864 (29.1%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 36,506
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $278,810
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $945
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 78.6%
- Public Transit
- 0.2%
- Work From Home
- 10.0%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 31.3%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.