Putnam County, NY — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$127,405
Per Capita Income
$54,914
Poverty Rate
6.5%
SNAP Recipients
3.1%
Gini Index
0.415
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K8.3%
$25K–$50K9.8%
$50K–$75K11.2%
$75K–$100K9.6%
$100K–$150K20.9%
$150K–$200K15.7%
$200K+24.4%
The median household income in Putnam County, NY is $127,405 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $54,914. 6.5% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 3.1% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.415 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).