Putnam County, Tennessee

Total Population: 81,366

County Seat: Cookeville

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Median Home Value

$246,800

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$56,537

Across all households

Median Age

36.1 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

29.2%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)85.4%
Hispanic or Latino8.0%
Two or More Races2.7%
Black (Non-Hispanic)2.4%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)1.2%
Other Race0.2%

Under 18 Years

20.9%

65 Years and Over

16.4%

Male

49.4%

Female

50.6%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

96.8%

No Health Insurance

9.5%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

88.8%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

29.2%

Enrolled in College (18+)

14.1%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$56,537

Mean Household Income

$75,297

Per Capita Income

$30,508

Unemployment Rate (16+)

3.8%

In Labor Force (19–64)

75.5%

SNAP / Food Stamps

8.6%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$246,800

Median Rent

$881/mo

Total Housing Units

35,991

Owner-Occupied

60.7%

Renter-Occupied

39.3%

Vacancy Rate

8.2%

Married Couple Households

46.0%

Cohabiting Couple Households

6.7%

Male Householder, No Partner

21.4%

Female Householder, No Partner

25.8%

Average Household Size

2.36

Broadband Internet Access

85.5%

Housing Built Since 2010

15.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 47141.