Putnam County, TN

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2021 Population

78,955

0.526% 1-year growth

US Senator

Marsha Blackburn

Republican Party

US Senator

Bill Hagerty

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

36.4

0.817% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

16.3%

8.52% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$49,228

9.01% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$172,900

5.43% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

36,726

2.72% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Putnam County, TN had a population of 79k people with a median age of 36.4 and a median household income of $49,228. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Putnam County, TN grew from 78,542 to 78,955, a 0.526% increase and its median household income grew from $45,160 to $49,228, a 9.01% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Putnam County, TN are White (Non-Hispanic) (87.5%), White (Hispanic) (3.61%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.3%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.26%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.86%).

None of the households in Putnam County, TN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.7% of the residents in Putnam County, TN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Putnam County, TN are Tennessee Technological University (2,421 degrees awarded in 2021), Genesis Career College-Cookeville (178 degrees), and Fortis Institute-Cookeville-Cookeville Campus-Archive2021 (97 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Putnam County, TN was $172,900, and the homeownership rate was 61.8%.

Most people in Putnam County, TN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Putnam County, TN was 2 cars per household.

Putnam County, TN borders Cumberland County, TN, DeKalb County, TN, Fentress County, TN, Jackson County, TN, Overton County, TN, Smith County, TN, and White County, TN.

United States Tennessee Cookeville, TN

Population & Diversity

Putnam County, TN is home to a population of 79k people, from which 97.7% are citizens. As of 2021, 4.15% of Putnam County, TN residents were born outside of the country (3.27k people).

In 2021, there were 24.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (69.1k people) in Putnam County, TN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.85k White (Hispanic) and 1.82k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.7%

2021 Citizenship

97.6%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.7% of Putnam County, TN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Putnam County, TN was 97.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Putnam County, TN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Putnam County, TN

White (Non-Hispanic)
69.1k ± 237
White (Hispanic)
2.85k ± 505
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
1.82k ± 212

6.55%

Hispanic Population

5.18k people

6.55% of the people in Putnam County, TN are hispanic (5.18k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Putnam County, TN as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Tennessee.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
86,142 ± 7,160 people
India
24,764 ± 3,857 people
Guatemala
18,995 ± 3,379 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Tennessee was Mexico, the natal country of 86,142 Tennessee residents, followed by India with 24,764 and Guatemala with 18,995.

Foreign-Born Population

4.15%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

3.27k people

4.35%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

3.42k people

As of 2021, 4.15% of Putnam County, TN residents (3.27k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Putnam County, TN was 4.35%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Putnam County, TN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,648 ± 286
Gulf War (2001-)
1,036 ± 293
Gulf War (1990s)
656 ± 183

Putnam County, TN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.59 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Putnam County, TN employs 36.7k people. The largest industries in Putnam County, TN are Manufacturing (5,342 people), Retail Trade (4,946 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (4,608 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($83,673), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($58,489), and Public Administration ($50,226).

Males in Tennessee have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,162. The income inequality in Tennessee (measured using the Gini index) is 0.463, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

36.7k

2021 Value

± 1,653

2.72%

1 Year growth

± 6.25%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Putnam County, TN grew at a rate of 2.72%, from 35.8k employees to 36.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Putnam County, TN, are Sales & Related Occupations (4,045 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,993 people), and Production Occupations (3,386 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Putnam County, TN.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Tennessee (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

36.7k

2021 Value

± 1,653

2.72%

1 Year growth

± 6.25%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Putnam County, TN grew at a rate of 2.72%, from 35.8k employees to 36.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Putnam County, TN, are Manufacturing (5,342 people), Retail Trade (4,946 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (4,608 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Putnam County, TN, though some of these residents may live in Putnam County, TN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$35,397

Median earning men ± $1,956

$28,615

Median earning women ± $1,601

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($50,347), Information ($45,139), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($43,654).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($50,139), Information ($40,208), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($34,760).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Tennessee. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Tennessee.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

874
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
506
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
444
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$748k
Manufacturing
$411k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$235k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Tennessee to other states, or from other states to Tennessee.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Tennessee product (by dollars) was Electronics with $51.3B, followed by Motorized vehicles ($50.3B) and Pharmaceuticals ($49.5B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Tennessee products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$471B

2020 Value in Tennessee

$1.05T

Projected 2050 Value in Tennessee

123% growth

In 2020, total outbound Tennessee trade was $471B. This is expected to increase 123% to $1.05T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Tennessee trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Tennessee to other states, or from other states to Tennessee.

Most Common Trade Partners

Georgia
$34.2B
Texas
$26.7B
Kentucky
$21B

In 2020, the top outbound Tennessee domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $34.2B, followed by Texas with $26.7B and Kentucky and $21B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Tennessee shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Putnam County, TN went to Donald J. Trump with 70.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (27.3%), followed by Other (1.93%).

Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty are the senators currently representing the state of Tennessee. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Tennessee is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (70.7%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (27.3%)
Democratic Party
Other (1.93%)
Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Putnam County, TN went to Donald J. Trump with 70.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (27.3%), followed by Other (1.93%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Putnam County, TN for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Tennessee

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Marsha Blackburn

Senator from Tennessee

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Bill Hagerty

Senator from Tennessee

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty are the senators currently representing Tennessee.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Tennessee over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Tennessee

Tennessee is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Tennessee have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Putnam County, TN awarded 2,706 degrees. The student population of Putnam County, TN in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 5,199 male students and 5,293 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Putnam County, TN are White (2,295 and 86.6%), followed by Black or African American (147 and 5.55%), Hispanic or Latino (78 and 2.94%), and Two or More Races (68 and 2.57%).

The largest universities in Putnam County, TN by number of degrees awarded are Tennessee Technological University (2,421 and 89.5%), Genesis Career College-Cookeville (178 and 6.58%), and Fortis Institute-Cookeville-Cookeville Campus-Archive2021 (97 and 3.58%).

The most popular majors in Putnam County, TN are General Business Administration & Management (206 and 7.61%), Registered Nursing (180 and 6.65%), and Mechanical Engineering (165 and 6.1%).

The median tuition cost in Putnam County, TN for a public four year colleges is $8,520 for in-state students and $18,552 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Putnam County, TN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 79.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 32.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 10,492 (49.6% men and 50.4% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 10,492 students enrolled in Putnam County, TN, 49.6% men and 50.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 8,532 records, of which 51.7% were women and 48.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Interdisciplinary Studies
128 degrees awarded
Mechanical Engineering
154 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
140 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Putnam County, TN was General Interdisciplinary Studies with 128 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Putnam County, TN according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Tennessee Technological University
2,421 degrees awarded
Genesis Career College-Cookeville
178 degrees awarded
Fortis Institute-Cookeville-Cookeville Campus-Archive2021
97 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Tennessee Technological University with 2,421 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,225 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Putnam County, TN, which is 0.827 times less than the 1,481 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,295 degrees mean that there were 15.6 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 147 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private for-profit, 2-year ($15,358) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,282) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,280) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.767% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.729% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.73M), Some college (1.19M), and Bachelors Degree (920k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Putnam County, TN was $172,900 in 2021, which is 0.706 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $164,000 to $172,900, a 5.43% increase. The homeownership rate in Putnam County, TN is 61.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Putnam County, TN have an average commute time of 21.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Putnam County, TN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Putnam County, TN is $49,228. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Putnam County, TN was Census Tract 13 with a value of $63,356, followed by Census Tract 10 and Census Tract 9, with respective values of $61,442 and $61,236.

In 2022, 14.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Putnam County, TN. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 2.27%.

Housing

Property

$172,900

Median Property Value 2021

±$6,243

$19,740

Median Property Taxes

±$1,053

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Putnam County, TN the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Putnam County, TN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

61.8%

Homeownership

2021

68.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 61.8% of the housing units in Putnam County, TN were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 61.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Putnam County, TN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 13
Census Tract 10
Census Tract 9

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Putnam County, TN was Census Tract 13 with a value of $63,356, followed by Census Tract 10 and Census Tract 9, with respective values of $61,442 and $61,236.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Putnam County, TN colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$49,228

Median Household Income

± $2,309

31.9k

Number of Households

± 1,458

In 2021, the median household income of the 31.9k households in Putnam County, TN grew to $49,228 from the previous year's value of $45,160.

The following chart displays the households in Putnam County, TN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Putnam County, TN is from Tennessee.

0.463

2021 Wage GINI in Tennessee

0.463

2020 Wage GINI in Tennessee

In 2021, the income inequality in Tennessee was 0.463 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.126% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Tennessee was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Tennessee in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Tennessee across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (82.4%)
Carpooled (10.7%)
Worked At Home (5.12%)

In 2021, 82.4% of workers in Putnam County, TN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.7%) and those who worked at home (5.12%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

21.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Putnam County, TN have a shorter commute time (21.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.26% of the workforce in Putnam County, TN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Putnam County, TN compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Putnam County, TN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Putnam County, TN have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 14.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Putnam County, TN. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 2.27%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

16.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Putnam County, TN (12.3k out of 75.5k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Putnam County, TN is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 22.9% of the children was living in poverty in Putnam County, TN. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 6.3%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 397 in Putnam County, TN. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 39.1 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

91.3% of the population of Putnam County, TN has health coverage, with 43.9% on employee plans, 17.8% on Medicaid, 12.4% on Medicare, 15.6% on non-group plans, and 1.58% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Putnam County, TN see 1514 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.132% decrease from the previous year (1516 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1527 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 397 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,514 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Putnam County, TN

Primary care physicians in Putnam County, TN see an average of 1,514 patients per year. This represents a 0.132% decrease from the previous year (1,516 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Putnam County, TN in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23% under 18 years, 25.4% between 18 and 34 years, 35.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 16% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

8.68%

Uninsured

43.9%

Employer Coverage

17.8%

Medicaid

12.4%

Medicare

15.6%

Non-Group

1.58%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Putnam County, TN grew by 6.45% from 8.15% to 8.68%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Putnam County, TN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 49.6 in Putnam County, TN.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Putnam County, TN.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 37.4% in Putnam County, TN.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Putnam County, TN.

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