Putnam County, WV

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Population

56,644

0.174% decline

Poverty Rate

9.28%


Median Age

41.6


Median Household Income

$59,113

4.37% growth

Number of Employees

25,834

1.02% growth

Median Property Value

$157,500

3.75% growth

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COVID-19

Economy

Health

Diversity

Education

Housing & Living

About

In 2017, Putnam County, WV had a population of 56.6k people with a median age of 41.6 and a median household income of $59,113. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of Putnam County, WV declined from 56,743 to 56,644, a -0.174% decrease and its median household income grew from $56,640 to $59,113, a 4.37% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Putnam County, WV are White (Non-Hispanic) (95.5%), Two or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (1.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.23%), White (Hispanic) (0.957%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.572%). N/A% of the people in Putnam County, WV speak a non-English language, and 99.8% are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Putnam County, WV are Putnam Career and Technical Center (45 degrees awarded in 2017) and Strayer University-West Virginia (24 degrees).

The median property value in Putnam County, WV is $157,500, and the homeownership rate is 81.3%. Most people in Putnam County, WV commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 23.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Putnam County, WV is 2 cars per household.

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COVID-19

Total Confirmed Cases by Date

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Impact on Employment

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Community Mobility

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Economy

The economy of Putnam County, WV employs 25.8k people. The largest industries in Putnam County, WV are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,205 people), Retail Trade (3,415 people), and Manufacturing (2,750 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($78,594), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($64,701), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($56,925).

Median household income in Putnam County, WV is $59,113. Males in Putnam County, WV have an average income that is 1.4 times higher than the average income of females, which is $39,552. The income inequality in Putnam County, WV (measured using the Gini index) is 0.444, which is lower than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$59,113

2017 value

± $3,327

4.37%

1 Year Growth

± 7.4%

Households in Putnam County, WV have a median annual income of $59,113, which is less than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $56,640 in 2016, which represents a 4.37% annual growth.

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Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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$55,526

Average Male Salary

± $2,063

$39,552

Average Female Salary

± $1,541

In 2017, full-time male employees in West Virginia made 1.4 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in West Virginia by number of full-time employees.

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Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity

  1. Asian

    $63,277 ± $23,510

  2. American Indian

    $44,513 ± $30,224

  3. White

    $42,144 ± $1,238

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of West Virginia workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.42 times more than American Indian workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Putnam County, WV is from West Virginia.

0.444

2017 Wage GINI

0.444

2016 Wage GINI

In 2017, the income inequality in West Virginia was 0.444 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.108% decline from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even.

The 2017 the GINI for West Virginia was lower than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in West Virginia in comparison to the national average.

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

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

  1. Census Tract 206.04

  2. Census Tract 206.05

  3. Census Tract 206.01

In 2017, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Putnam County, WV was Census Tract 206.04 with a value of $97,583, followed by Census Tract 206.05 and Census Tract 206.01, with respective values of $86,619 and $73,854.

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

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Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 55 - 64

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

9.28% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Putnam County, WV (5.21k out of 56.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 45 - 54.

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.

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Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

  1. White

    4,987 ± 512

  2. Two Or More

    127 ± 154

  3. Black

    52 ± 138

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

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.

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Occupations

Employment by Occupations

25.8k

2017 Value

± 1,167

1.02%

1 Year growth

± 6.25%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Putnam County, WV grew at a rate of 1.02%, from 25.6k employees to 25.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Putnam County, WV, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,913 people), Management Occupations (2,862 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (2,806 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Putnam County, WV.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Putnam County, WV, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,913 people), Management Occupations (2,862 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (2,806 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Putnam County, WV has an unusually high number of residents working as Health Technologists & Technicians (1.84 times higher than expected), Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations (1.61 times), and Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupations (1.37 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Putnam County, WV, by median earnings, are Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($82,727), Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($73,867), and Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($72,577).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

25.8k

2017 Value

± 1,167

1.02%

1 Year growth

± 6.25%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Putnam County, WV grew at a rate of 1.02%, from 25.6k employees to 25.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Putnam County, WV, are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,205 people), Retail Trade (3,415 people), and Manufacturing (2,750 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Putnam County, WV, though some of these residents may live in Putnam County, WV and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Most Common

The most common industries in Putnam County, WV, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,205 people), Retail Trade (3,415 people), and Manufacturing (2,750 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Putnam County, WV has an unusually high number of Utilities (4.07 times higher than expected), Public Administration (1.52 times), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction (1.36 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Putnam County, WV, by median earnings, are Utilities ($78,594), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($64,701), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($56,925).

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

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

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

  1. Coal-n.e.c.

    $19.6B

  2. Pharmaceuticals

    $7.19B

  3. Coal

    $6.22B

In 2015, the top outbound West Virginia product (by dollars) was Coal-n.e.c. with $19.6B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($7.19B) and Coal ($6.22B).

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

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$72.2B

2020 Value

$86.9B

Projected 2045 Value

20.4% growth

In 2020, total outbound West Virginia trade was $72.2B. This is expected to increase 20.4% to $86.9B by 2045.

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

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Interstate Trade

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

Most Common Trade Partners

  1. Pennsylvania

    $11B

  2. Ohio

    $7.36B

  3. Virginia

    $7.22B

In 2015, the top outbound West Virginia domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Pennsylvania with $11B, followed by Ohio with $7.36B and Virginia and $7.22B.

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

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Health

93.7% of the population of Putnam County, WV has health coverage, with 56% on employee plans, 14.1% on Medicaid, 13.7% on Medicare, 8.06% on non-group plans, and 1.81% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in the county of Putnam County, WV was $9,462 in 2014. This is a 5.5% increase from the previous year ($8,969).

Primary care physicians in Putnam County, WV see 917 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.78% increase from the previous year (901 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2278 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1356 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, McDowell County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (19.7%). Additionally, McDowell County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (44.6%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

917 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio

Primary care physicians in Putnam County, WV see an average of 917 patients per year. This represents a 1.78% increase from the previous year (901 patients).

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

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Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

  1. West Virginia

    8.26% of the population affected

  2. Arkansas

    8.13% of the population affected

  3. New Hampshire

    7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

  1. Mississippi

    19.2% of adults

  2. Texas

    17.9% of adults

  3. Louisiana

    17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

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Health Care Spending

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$9,462

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care 

$3,917

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$6,557

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$10,268

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in West Virginia (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 5.5%, from $8,969 to $9,462.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

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Health Care Coverage

6.35%

Uninsured

56%

Employer Coverage

14.1%

Medicaid

13.7%

Medicare

8.06%

Non-Group

1.81%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Putnam County, WV declined by 15.5% from 7.51% to 6.35%.

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

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Health Risks

Data available at the county level.

Most at risk counties

  1. McDowell County

    19.7% prevalence

  2. Logan County

    19.1% prevalence

  3. Brooke County

    18.2% prevalence

McDowell County has the highest prevalence of diabetes in West Virginia, at 19.7%.

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Diversity

Putnam County, WV is home to a population of 56.6k people, from which 99.8% are citizens. As of 2017, 0.946% of Putnam County, WV residents were born outside of the country (536 people).

In 2017, there were 73.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (54.1k people) in Putnam County, WV than any other race or ethnicity. There were 736 Two or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 694 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Age

Age by Nativity

42

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.6

44

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 4.7

In 2017, the median age of all people in Putnam County, WV was 41.6. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 42, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 44. But people in Putnam County, WV are getting getting older. In 2016, the average age of all Putnam County, WV residents was 41.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

0.946%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

536 people

1.11%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

629 people

As of 2017, 0.946% of Putnam County, WV residents (536 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Putnam County, WV was 1.11%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin

  1. Mexico

    2,603 ± 1,252 people

  2. India

    2,547 ± 1,238 people

  3. China

    2,428 ± 1,209 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of West Virginia was Mexico, the natal country of 2,603 West Virginia residents, followed by India with 2,547 and China with 2,428.

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Citizenship

99.8%

2017 Citizenship

99.7%

2016 Citizenship

As of 2017, 99.8% of Putnam County, WV residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2016, the percentage of US citizens in Putnam County, WV was 99.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Putnam County, WV

  1. White (Non-Hispanic)

    54.1k ± 187

  2. Two or More Races (Non-Hispanic)

    736 ± 195

  3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)

    694 ± 135

In 2017, there were 73.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (54.1k people) in Putnam County, WV than any other race or ethnicity. There were 736 Two or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 694 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

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

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. Vietnam

    1,596 ± 256

  2. Gulf War (2001-)

    623 ± 197

  3. Gulf War (1990s)

    493 ± 158

Putnam County, WV has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.56 times greater than any other conflict.

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Education

In 2017, universities in Putnam County, WV awarded 69 degrees. The student population of Putnam County, WV is skewed towards women, with 104 male students and 131 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Putnam County, WV are White (64 and 92.8%), followed by Black or African American (2 and 2.9%), Asian (1 and 1.45%), and Hispanic or Latino (1 and 1.45%).

The largest universities in Putnam County, WV by number of degrees awarded are Putnam Career and Technical Center (45 and 65.2%) and Strayer University-West Virginia (24 and 34.8%).

The most popular majors in Putnam County, WV are Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (14 and 20.3%), General Business (12 and 17.4%), and Dental Laboratory Technology (6 and 8.7%).

The median tuition costs in Putnam County, WV are $N/A for private four year colleges, and $N/A and $N/A respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

  1. Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training

    14 degrees awarded

  2. HVAC & Refrigeration Engineering Technology

    6 degrees awarded

  3. Dental Laboratory Technology

    6 degrees awarded

In 2015, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Putnam County, WV was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 14 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Putnam County, WV according to their major.

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Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

  1. Putnam Career and Technical Center

    45 degrees awarded

  2. Strayer University-West Virginia

    24 degrees awarded

$N/A

Median In-State Public

$N/A

Median Private

In 2017, the Putnam County, WV institution with the largest number of graduating students was Putnam Career and Technical Center with 45 degrees awarded.

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Student Gender for Common Institutions

35

Degrees Awarded to Men

34

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2017, 35 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Putnam County, WV, which is 1.03 times more than the 34 female students who received degrees in the same year.

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Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

  1. White

    64 degrees awarded

  2. Black or African American

    2 degrees awarded

  3. Asian

    1 degrees awarded

In 2017 the majority of degrees awarded at institutions in Putnam County, WV were to White students. These 64 degrees mean that there were 32 times more White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 2 degrees awarded.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Putnam County, WV was $157,500 in 2017, which is 0.686 times smaller than the national average of $229,700. Between 2016 and 2017 the median property value increased from $151,800 to $157,500, a 3.75% increase. The homeownership rate in Putnam County, WV is 81.3%, which is higher than the national average of 63.9%. People in Putnam County, WV have an average commute time of 23.8 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Putnam County, WV is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$157,500

2017 Median

± $4,928

$151,800

2016 Median

± $4,893

In 2017, the median property value in Putnam County, WV grew to to $157,500 from the previous year's value of $151,800.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Putnam County, WV compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Putnam County, WV the largest share of households have a property value in the $200k - $250k range.

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Household Income

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$59,113

Median Household Income

± $3,327

21.7k

Number of Households

± 990

In 2017, the median household income of the 21.7k households in Putnam County, WV grew to $59,113 from the previous year's value of $56,640.

The following chart displays the households in Putnam County, WV 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 $75k - $100k range.

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Property Taxes

< $800

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Putnam County, WV distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Putnam County, WV the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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Rent vs Own

81.3%

2017 Homeownership

82%

2016 Homeownership

In 2017, 81.3% of the housing units in Putnam County, WV were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 82%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Putnam County, WV compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Commute Time

23.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Putnam County, WV have a shorter commute time (23.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.1 minutes). Additionally, 1.44% of the workforce in Putnam County, WV have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

  1. Drove Alone

    86.5%

  2. Carpooled

    8.19%

  3. Worked At Home

    3.59%

In 2017, the most common method of travel for workers in Putnam County, WV was Drove Alone (86.5%), followed by those who Carpooled (8.19%) and those who Worked At Home (3.59%).

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Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Putnam County, WV distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Putnam County, WV have 2 cars, followed by 3 cars.

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