2023 ACS Census Data · Population 5,600
Putnam County is a small rural county in Illinois with a population of 5,600. The median household income is $77,526, 19% above the national average. The poverty rate is 9.9%, median home value is $167,800, and 24.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Population
5,600
2023 estimate
Rank #2846 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$77,526
Household
Rank #600 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$167,800
Owner-occupied
Rank #1679 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
24.6%
Adults 25+
Rank #1201 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
48.4%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
1.6%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
3.7%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
6.3%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
13% above Illinois avg·19% above national avg
Poverty Rate
21% above Illinois avg·34% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
4% above Illinois avg·6% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$40,036
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
9.9%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
61.1%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
15% above Illinois avg·20% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
4% below Illinois avg·13% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
7% above Illinois avg·11% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
34% above Illinois avg·41% above national avg
Housing Units
3,069
Households
2,473
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.3
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,573
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
84.7%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
27 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
6% above Illinois avg·2% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
3% above Illinois avg·6% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
9.9%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
3.9%
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