Putnam County, IL — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
5,600
Male
2,889
51.6%
Female
2,711
48.4%
Median Age
47.2 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.3
Foreign Born
1.6%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher18.1%
High School or Higher43.9%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
6.3%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
4.7%
Married
51.4%
Putnam County, IL has a population of 5,600 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 47.2 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 92.9% of the population. 18.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 1.6% of residents are foreign-born.