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Putnam County Population and Races

 
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As of 2010-2014, the total population of Putnam County is 56,356, which is 9.24% more than it was in 2000. The population growth rate is much higher than the state average rate of 2.52% and is lower than the national average rate of 11.61%. The Putnam County population density is 160.83 people per square mile, which is much higher than the state average density of 76.51 people per square mile and is higher than the national average density of 82.73 people per square mile. The most prevalent race in Putnam County is white, which represent 96.72% of the total population. The average Putnam County education level is higher than the state average and is about the same as the national average.

Topics:Population GrowthPopulation DensityPopulation by RacesPopulation by First AncestryPopulation by GenderPopulation by AgeEducationSchool EnrollmentHousehold and FamilyMarital StatusPlace of Birth and CitizenshipLanguage

Population in 2010-2014: 56,356. #10

Population Growth Since 2000, #10

Putnam County
9.24%
West Virginia
2.52%
U.S.
11.61%

Population Density, #12

Putnam County
160.83 per square mile
West Virginia
76.51 per square mile
U.S.
82.73 per square mile

Population by Races

White:54,507 (96.72%, #31)
Black:672 (1.19%, #27)
Hispanic:552 (0.98%, #20)
Asian:326 (0.58%, #11)
Native (American Indian, Alaska Native, Hawaiian Native, etc.):112 (0.20%, #18)
One Race, Other:90 (0.16%, see rank)
Two or More Races:649 (1.15%, see rank)
 

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical race data.

Population by First Ancestry

27,559 (48.90%) out of the total population of 56,356 reported first ancestry.

 Putnam County% of the Total PopulationWest VirginiaU.S.
Arab1610.29%, see rank0.35%0.56%
Czech550.10%, see rank0.20%0.47%
Danish220.04%, see rank0.07%0.42%
Dutch7401.31%, see rank1.98%1.40%
English5,4199.62%, see rank11.39%8.02%
French1,0421.85%, see rank1.72%3.34%
German6,13510.89%, see rank17.89%15.03%
Greek840.15%, see rank0.28%0.41%
Hungarian1370.24%, see rank0.49%0.46%
Irish4,9738.82%, see rank14.57%10.80%
Italian1,1191.99%, see rank4.58%5.52%
Norwegian570.10%, see rank0.23%1.42%
Polish5661.00%, see rank1.96%3.01%
Portuguese00.00%, see rank0.07%0.44%
Russian820.15%, see rank0.36%0.92%
Scotch-Irish8281.47%, see rank2.06%0.99%
Scottish9451.68%, see rank2.12%1.72%
Subsaharan African410.07%, see rank0.25%0.95%
Swedish2470.44%, see rank0.39%1.27%
Swiss1010.18%, see rank0.21%0.30%
Ukrainian00.00%, see rank0.11%0.31%
American6,03210.70%, see rank13.03%7.12%
Welsh1880.33%, see rank0.74%0.57%

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical first ancestry data.

Population by Gender

Male: 27,686 (49.13%, see rank)
Females: 28,670 (50.87%, see rank)

Putnam County
Male: 49.13%
Female: 50.87%
West Virginia
Male: 49.33%
Female: 50.67%
U.S.
Male: 49.19%
Female: 50.81%

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical gender data.

Population by Age

Median Age (see rank)
Putnam County
41.30 years old
West Virginia
41.60 years old
U.S.
37.40 years old

Median Age, Male (see rank)
Putnam County
40.90 years old
West Virginia
40.40 years old
U.S.
36.10 years old

Median Age, Female (see rank)
Putnam County
41.90 years old
West Virginia
42.90 years old
U.S.
38.80 years old

 Putnam County% of the Total PopulationWest VirginiaU.S.
Under 5 years3,2185.71%, see rank5.56%6.36%
5 to 9 years3,7496.65%, see rank5.71%6.51%
10 to 14 years3,8116.76%, see rank5.85%6.59%
15 to 19 years3,3796.00%, see rank6.19%6.85%
20 to 24 years2,5964.61%, see rank6.65%7.13%
25 to 34 years6,50911.55%, see rank11.84%13.47%
35 to 44 years7,82513.88%, see rank12.59%12.96%
45 to 54 years8,45215.00%, see rank14.21%14.09%
55 to 64 years8,06114.30%, see rank14.60%12.29%
65 to 74 years5,2589.33%, see rank9.48%7.64%
75 to 84 2,7214.83%, see rank5.29%4.25%
85 years and over7771.38%, see rank2.04%1.85%

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical age data.

Education for the 25 Years and Over

 Putnam CountyWest VirginiaU.S.
Total 25 Years and Over Population39,603, 100%1,298,614209,056,129
Less Than High School3,747, 9.46%, see rank15.57%13.67%
High School Graduate14,907, 37.64%, see rank40.91%27.95%
Some College or Associate Degree11,479, 28.99%, see rank24.77%29.09%
Bachelor Degree5,784, 14.60%, see rank11.58%18.27%
Master, Doctorate, or Professional Degree3,686, 9.31%, see rank7.17%11.01%
USA.com Education Index#13.44, see rank12.8413.54
# Higher USA.com Education Index means more educated population.

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical education level data.

School Enrollment

 Putnam County West VirginiaU.S.
Total PublicPrivatePublicPrivatePublicPrivate
Nursery School, Preschool, Kindergarten1,67977.37%22.63%84.64%15.36%71.30%28.70%
Elementary School (Grades 1-8)5,99293.98%, see rank6.02%, see rank93.32%6.68%89.86%10.14%
High School (Grades 9-12)2,65993.72%, see rank6.28%, see rank93.47%6.53%90.60%9.40%
College1,99780.72%, see rank19.28%, see rank83.79%16.21%78.37%21.63%
Graduate School42972.49%, see rank27.51%, see rank79.56%20.44%58.86%41.14%

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical school enrollment data.

Household and Family

 Putnam CountyWest VirginiaU.S.
Total Households21,453, 100%742,359116,211,092
Average Household Size2.62, see rank2.432.63
1 Person Households4,840, 22.56%, see rank29.92%27.57%
2 or More Person Households16,613, 77.44%, see rank70.08%72.43%
Family Households (Families)15,743, 73.38%, see rank64.90%66.22%
Average Family Size3.10, see rank3.083.32
Married-Couple Family12,675, 59.08%, see rank49.20%48.42%
Nonfamily Households5,710, 26.62%, see rank35.10%33.78%

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical household and family data.

Marital Status of 15 Years and Over

 Putnam County%West VirginiaU.S.
15 Years and Over Total45,578see rank1,536,633252,974,135
Males, 15 Years and Over22,217100%, see rank752,192123,281,364
Never Married5,65525.45%, see rank30.90%35.77%
Married13,52060.85%, see rank53.39%52.04%
Widowed6042.72%, see rank3.37%2.57%
Divorced2,43810.97%, see rank12.34%9.62%
Females, 15 Years and Over23,361100%, see rank784,441129,692,771
Never Married4,38318.76%, see rank23.33%29.48%
Married13,26456.78%, see rank50.81%49.19%
Widowed2,69511.54%, see rank12.24%9.16%
Divorced3,01912.92%, see rank13.62%12.16%

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical marital status data.

Place of Birth and Citizenship

 Putnam County%West VirginiaU.S.
Native55,71798.87%, see rank98.51%86.93%
Born in the State of Residence45,99581.62%, see rank70.21%58.73%
Born in Different State9,56316.97%, see rank27.83%26.78%
Born in Puerto Rico, U.S. Island Areas,
or Born Abroad to American Parent(s)		1590.28%, see rank0.47%1.42%
Foreign Born6391.13%, see rank1.49%13.07%
Foreign Born with U.S. Citizenship4250.75%, see rank0.70%5.99%
Foreign Born without U.S. Citizenship2140.38%, see rank0.79%7.09%
Born In Europe640.11%, see rank0.27%1.53%
Born In Asia4290.76%, see rank0.65%3.82%
Born In Africa150.03%, see rank0.10%0.55%
Born In Oceania00.00%, see rank0.01%0.07%
Born In Latin America1270.23%, see rank0.38%6.83%
Born In Northern America40.01%, see rank0.07%0.26%

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical place of birth and citizenship data.

Language Spoken at Home

 Putnam County%West VirginiaU.S.
English20,87697.31%, see rank96.75%79.39%
Spanish2411.12%, see rank1.43%11.75%
Other Indo-European Languages1680.78%, see rank1.07%4.52%
Asian and Pacific Islander Languages1130.53%, see rank0.54%3.36%
Other550.26%, see rank0.21%0.99%

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical language spoken at home data.


 
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