Putnam County, WV — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
57,250
Male
28,512
49.8%
Female
28,738
50.2%
Median Age
42.3 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.5
Foreign Born
1.3%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher20.1%
High School or Higher45.8%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
6.3%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
4.9%
Married
48.3%
Putnam County, WV has a population of 57,250 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 42.3 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 94.7% of the population. 20.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 1.3% of residents are foreign-born.