Putnam County, TN

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2020 Population

78,542

1.41% 1-year growth

US Senator

Marsha Blackburn

Republican Party

US Senator

Bill Hagerty

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

36.7

0.824% 1-year increase

2018 Poverty Rate

19.5%

16% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$45,160

2.04% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$164,000

2.76% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

35,753

3.62% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Putnam County, TN had a population of 78.5k people with a median age of 36.7 and a median household income of $45,160. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Putnam County, TN grew from 77,447 to 78,542, a 1.41% increase and its median household income grew from $44,259 to $45,160, a 2.04% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Putnam County, TN are White (Non-Hispanic) (87.8%), White (Hispanic) (4.77%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.37%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.84%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.24%).

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.

97.6% of the residents in Putnam County, TN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Putnam County, TN are Tennessee Technological University (221847) (2,463 degrees awarded in 2020), Genesis Career College-Cookeville (133 degrees), and Fortis Institute-Cookeville-Cookeville Campus-Archive2020 (129 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Putnam County, TN was $164,000, and the homeownership rate was 61.9%.

Most people in Putnam County, TN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.4 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.

Population & Diversity

Putnam County, TN is home to a population of 78.5k people, from which 97.6% are citizens. As of 2020, 4.35% of Putnam County, TN residents were born outside of the country (3.42k people).

In 2020, there were 18.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (69k people) in Putnam County, TN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.75k White (Hispanic) and 1.86k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.6%

2020 Citizenship

96.8%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 97.6% of Putnam County, TN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Putnam County, TN was 96.8%, 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)
69k ± 249
White (Hispanic)
3.75k ± 447
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
1.86k ± 222

6.38%

Hispanic Population

5.01k people

6.38% of the people in Putnam County, TN are hispanic (5.01k 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
88,072 ± 7,239 people
India
23,811 ± 3,782 people
Guatemala
14,944 ± 2,998 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Tennessee was Mexico, the natal country of 88,072 Tennessee residents, followed by India with 23,811 and Guatemala with 14,944.

Foreign-Born Population

4.35%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

3.42k people

4.61%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

3.57k people

As of 2020, 4.35% of Putnam County, TN residents (3.42k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Putnam County, TN was 4.61%, 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
1,588 ± 238
Gulf War (2001-)
849 ± 290
Gulf War (1990s)
608 ± 178

Putnam County, TN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.87 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Putnam County, TN employs 35.8k people. The largest industries in Putnam County, TN are Manufacturing (5,264 people), Retail Trade (4,952 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (4,904 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($56,174), Information ($44,273), and Public Administration ($43,216).

Males in Tennessee have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,310. The income inequality in Tennessee (measured using the Gini index) is 0.463, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

35.8k

2020 Value

± 1,637

3.62%

1 Year growth

± 5.99%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Putnam County, TN grew at a rate of 3.62%, from 34.5k employees to 35.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Putnam County, TN, are Sales & Related Occupations (4,059 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,965 people), and Management Occupations (3,287 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Putnam County, TN.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Tennessee.

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

35.8k

2020 Value

± 1,637

3.62%

1 Year growth

± 5.99%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Putnam County, TN grew at a rate of 3.62%, from 34.5k employees to 35.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Putnam County, TN, are Manufacturing (5,264 people), Retail Trade (4,952 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (4,904 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

$34,081

Median earning men ± $1,950

$26,835

Median earning women ± $1,079

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Information ($50,000), Wholesale Trade ($45,833), and Public Administration ($41,193).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Public Administration ($47,722), Information ($43,209), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($33,617).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Tennessee. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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 $66B, followed by Mixed freight ($49B) and Pharmaceuticals ($47B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$498B

2020 Value in Tennessee

$1.05T

Projected 2050 Value in Tennessee

111% growth

In 2020, total outbound Tennessee trade was $498B. This is expected to increase 111% 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
$36.6B
Texas
$29.5B
California
$26.2B

In 2020, the top outbound Tennessee domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $36.6B, followed by Texas with $29.5B and California and $26.2B.

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.

Senators 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 Representatives 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 2020, universities in Putnam County, TN awarded 2,738 degrees. The student population of Putnam County, TN in 2020 is skewed towards men, with 5,445 male students and 5,394 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Putnam County, TN are White (2,294 and 87%), followed by Black or African American (139 and 5.27%), Hispanic or Latino (81 and 3.07%), and Two or More Races (59 and 2.24%).

The largest universities in Putnam County, TN by number of degrees awarded are Tennessee Technological University (221847) (2,463 and 90%), Genesis Career College-Cookeville (133 and 4.86%), and Fortis Institute-Cookeville-Cookeville Campus-Archive2020 (129 and 4.71%).

The most popular majors in Putnam County, TN are General Business Administration & Management (214 and 7.82%), Mechanical Engineering (172 and 6.28%), and Registered Nursing (146 and 5.33%).

The median tuition cost in Putnam County, TN for a public four year colleges is $8,358 for in-state students and $18,390 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2020 in Putnam County, TN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 79.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 31.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 10,839 (50.2% men and 49.8% 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 2020 there were 10,839 students enrolled in Putnam County, TN, 50.2% men and 49.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 8,844 records, of which 51.1% were women and 48.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Elementary Education & Teaching
125 degree-majors awarded
Mechanical Engineering
151 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
136 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Putnam County, TN was Elementary Education & Teaching with 125 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 (221847)
2,463 degrees awarded
Genesis Career College-Cookeville
133 degrees awarded
Fortis Institute-Cookeville-Cookeville Campus-Archive2020
129 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Tennessee Technological University (221847) with 2,463 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 1,351 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Putnam County, TN, which is 0.974 times less than the 1,387 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,294 degrees mean that there were 16.5 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 139 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 ($15,225) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,278) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,300) 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 2020, 0.713% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.697% 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 2020 were High School or Equivalent (1.71M), Some college (1.19M), and Bachelors Degree (883k).

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 $164,000 in 2020, which is 0.714 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $159,600 to $164,000, a 2.76% increase. The homeownership rate in Putnam County, TN is 61.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Putnam County, TN have an average commute time of 22.4 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 $45,160. In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Putnam County, TN was Census Tract 13 with a value of $60,379, followed by Census Tract 9 and Census Tract 3.01, with respective values of $56,922 and $55,026.

In 2021, 16% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Putnam County, TN. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 0.849%.

Housing

Property

$164,000

Median Property Value 2020

±$4,154

$19,681

Median Property Taxes

±$1,045

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

61.9%

Homeownership

2020

66.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 61.9% of the housing units in Putnam County, TN were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 61.5%.

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 9
Census Tract 3.01

In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Putnam County, TN was Census Tract 13 with a value of $60,379, followed by Census Tract 9 and Census Tract 3.01, with respective values of $56,922 and $55,026.

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.

$45,160

Median Household Income

± $2,056

31.8k

Number of Households

± 1,460

In 2020, the median household income of the 31.8k households in Putnam County, TN grew to $45,160 from the previous year's value of $44,259.

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

2020 Wage GINI in Tennessee

0.465

2019 Wage GINI in Tennessee

In 2020, the income inequality in Tennessee was 0.463 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.436% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more 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 2018

Drove Alone (86.3%)
Carpooled (8.41%)
Worked At Home (3.21%)

In 2018, 86.3% of workers in Putnam County, TN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.41%) and those who worked at home (3.21%).

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

22.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Putnam County, TN have a shorter commute time (22.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 2.64% 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 2021, 16% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Putnam County, TN. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 0.849%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

19.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Putnam County, TN (14.3k out of 73.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. 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 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.

Children in Poverty

In 2021, 19.6% of the children was living in poverty in Putnam County, TN. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 9.6%.

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 2021, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 397 in Putnam County, TN. From 2014 to 2021, 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

91.8% of the population of Putnam County, TN has health coverage, with 43.2% on employee plans, 18.3% on Medicaid, 12.2% on Medicare, 16.4% on non-group plans, and 1.71% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Tennessee was $7,372 in 2014. This is a 3.74% increase from the previous year ($7,106).

Primary care physicians in Putnam County, TN see 1516 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.47% increase from the previous year (1494 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1573 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 427 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.7% were men and 51.3% were women.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Tennessee. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Tennessee, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,516 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Putnam County, TN

Primary care physicians in Putnam County, TN see an average of 1,516 patients per year. This represents a 1.47% increase from the previous year (1,494 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.

Community Mobility

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Tennessee.

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Tennessee across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.7% under 18 years, 25.3% between 18 and 34 years, 35.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.7% were men and 51.3% were women.

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

Uninsured People

8.15%

Uninsured

43.2%

Employer Coverage

18.3%

Medicaid

12.2%

Medicare

16.4%

Non-Group

1.71%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Putnam County, TN declined by 1.97% from 8.32% to 8.15%.

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 2021, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 50.2 in Putnam County, TN.

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

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2021, 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 28.3% in Putnam County, TN.

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

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