Putnam County Summary

Life in Putnam County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Putnam County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Putnam County:

  • The population in Putnam County is 57,347.

  • The median home value in Putnam County is $219,437.

  • The median income in Putnam County is $75,725.

  • The median rent in Putnam County is $1,007.

  • The unemployment rate in Putnam County is 3.8%.

  • The poverty rate in Putnam County is 10.9%.

  • The average high in Putnam County is 72.1° and there are 118.9 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Putnam County

List Of Cities & Towns in Putnam County

Teays Valley, WV Population 13,816

Hurricane, WV Population 6,908

Nitro, WV Population 6,540

Winfield, WV Population 2,975

Culloden, WV Population 2,902

Eleanor, WV Population 1,493

Buffalo, WV Population 1,151

Poca, WV Population 1,133

Hometown, WV Population 869

Bancroft, WV Population 466

Map Of Putnam County

Putnam County, WV Weather

  • The average high in Putnam County is 72.1°.

  • There are 86.42 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 118.9 inches of rain each year with 6.6 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:31 hours of sun each day in Putnam County.

StatPutnam County
Mean High72.1
Nice Days86.42
Rainfall118.9
Snowfall6.6
Sunny_hours4:31
72.1°
Average High
118.9
Inches of Rain

Putnam County Photos

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Huntington Metro
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Steam Plant North Of Nitroc Wv Jeh
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Evening View Of The Monsanto And Fmc Chemical Companies At Nitro On The Kanawha Riverc Seen From Interstate    Nara
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Putnam County Demographics

Population over time in Putnam County

The current population in Putnam County is 57,347. The population has increased 1.4% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 57,385 1.4%
2021 56,604 -0.0%
2020 56,610 -

Gender in Putnam County

  • Putnam County is 50.1% female with 28,735 female residents.

  • Putnam County is 49.9% male with 28,611 male residents.

Female
50.1% (28,735)
Male
49.9% (28,611)
Gender Putnam County WV USA
Female 50.1% 50.1% 50.4%
Male 49.9% 49.9% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Putnam County

Putnam County is:

  • 94.4% White with 54,151 White residents.

  • 0.8% African American with 473 African American residents.

  • 0.0% American Indian with 4 American Indian residents.

  • 0.7% Asian with 400 Asian residents.

  • 0.1% Hawaiian with 31 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.3% Other with 166 Other residents.

  • 2.4% Two Or More with 1,385 Two Or More residents.

  • 1.3% Hispanic with 737 Hispanic residents.

White
94.4% (54,151)
African American
0.8% (473)
American Indian
0.0% (4)
Asian
0.7% (400)
Hawaiian
0.1% (31)
Other
0.3% (166)
Two Or More
2.4% (1,385)
Hispanic
1.3% (737)

Table: Putnam County By Race

Race Putnam County WV USA
White 94.4% 90.7% 58.9%
African American 0.8% 3.4% 12.1%
American Indian 0.0% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 0.7% 0.8% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.3% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.4% 3.1% 3.5%
Hispanic 1.3% 1.8% 18.7%

Household Income For Putnam County, West Virginia

  • 3.5% of households in Putnam County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.3% of households in Putnam County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 6.3% of households in Putnam County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 8.0% of households in Putnam County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 12.1% of households in Putnam County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 16.6% of households in Putnam County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.2% of households in Putnam County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 21.3% of households in Putnam County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 8.9% of households in Putnam County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 8.0% of households in Putnam County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
3.5% (1,986)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.3% (1,878)
$15,000 to $24,999
6.3% (3,617)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.0% (4,587)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.1% (6,914)
$50,000 to $74,999
16.6% (9,535)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.2% (6,985)
$100,000 to $149,999
21.3% (12,197)
$150,000 to $199,999
8.9% (5,083)
$200,000 or more
8.0% (4,559)
Income Putnam County WV USA
Less than $10,000 3.5% 6.5% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.3% 6.1% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 6.3% 10.6% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.0% 9.9% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.1% 12.9% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.6% 17.5% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.2% 12.2% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 21.3% 14.1% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 8.9% 5.5% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 8.0% 4.8% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Putnam County for adults over 25

  • 3.0% of adults in Putnam County completed < 9th grade.

  • 4.0% of adults in Putnam County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 35.0% of adults in Putnam County completed high school / ged.

  • 20.0% of adults in Putnam County completed some college.

  • 9.0% of adults in Putnam County completed associate's degree.

  • 18.0% of adults in Putnam County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 9.0% of adults in Putnam County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Putnam County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Putnam County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3% (1,720)
9-12th Grade
4% (2,293)
High School / GED
35% (20,071)
Some College
20% (11,469)
Associate's Degree
9% (5,161)
Bachelor's Degree
18% (10,322)
Master's Degree
9% (5,161)
Professional Degree
1% (573)
Doctorate Degree
1% (573)
Education Putnam County WV USA
< 9th Grade 3% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 4% 8% 6%
High School / GED 35% 40% 26%
Some College 20% 18% 20%
Associate's Degree 9% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 18% 14% 21%
Master's Degree 9% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 1% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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