Putnam County, GA — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$64,163
Per Capita Income
$42,671
Poverty Rate
18.6%
SNAP Recipients
13.3%
Gini Index
0.503
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K17.9%
$25K–$50K21.8%
$50K–$75K14.1%
$75K–$100K14.0%
$100K–$150K16.1%
$150K–$200K6.6%
$200K+9.5%
The median household income in Putnam County, GA is $64,163 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $42,671. 18.6% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 13.3% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.503 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).