Putnam County, WV

County

Demographics of Putnam

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

28.9%

Households with Children

30.8%

School Enrollment K-12

6,018

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.8%
School Age (5-17): 16.8%
Young Adults (18-34): 18.7%
Working Age (35-54): 26.6%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 13.6%
Seniors (65+): 19.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 6.0%
High School / GED: 36.9%
Some College or Associate's: 28.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 29.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 23.2%
Single Parents: 7.6%
Couples & Adults: 37.5%
Living Alone: 31.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 93.6%
Hispanic or Latino: 1.5%
Asian: 0.8%
Black or African American: 0.9%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 32.7%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.4%
Other White: 66.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 78.8%
Born in Other U.S. State: 19.3%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.6%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.7%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 98.5%
Spanish: 0.4%
European & Indo-European: 0.5%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.6%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.1%
Elementary (1-4): 4.7%
Middle School (5-8): 5.0%
High School (9-12): 5.4%
College / Graduate: 3.9%
Not Enrolled: 78.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Cities in Putnam County

Neighborhoods in Putnam County

Neighborhood

Putnam, WV

Winfield Acres / Teays Farm

Scott Village / Belle Acres

Fraziers Bottom / Pliny

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources