Putnam County, West Virginia

Total Population: 57,250

County Seat: Winfield

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Median Home Value

$214,200

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$77,871

Across all households

Median Age

42.3 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

28.4%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)94.0%
Two or More Races2.6%
Hispanic or Latino1.5%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.8%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.7%
Other Race0.3%

Under 18 Years

21.8%

65 Years and Over

19.3%

Male

49.8%

Female

50.2%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.5%

No Health Insurance

6.2%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

93.1%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

28.4%

Enrolled in College (18+)

5.0%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$77,871

Mean Household Income

$98,681

Per Capita Income

$40,046

Unemployment Rate (16+)

3.2%

In Labor Force (19–64)

76.0%

SNAP / Food Stamps

12.1%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$214,200

Median Rent

$975/mo

Total Housing Units

24,891

Owner-Occupied

82.7%

Renter-Occupied

17.3%

Vacancy Rate

8.5%

Married Couple Households

57.0%

Cohabiting Couple Households

6.3%

Male Householder, No Partner

14.0%

Female Householder, No Partner

22.7%

Average Household Size

2.50

Broadband Internet Access

86.7%

Housing Built Since 2010

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 54079.