Poverty Rate in Putnam County, Tennessee
In Putnam County, Tennessee, an estimated 17,757 of 78,974 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Putnam County, Tennessee?
The poverty rate in Putnam County, Tennessee is 22.5%.
- How many people in Putnam County, Tennessee live in poverty?
In Putnam County, Tennessee, an estimated 17,757 of 78,974 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Putnam County, Tennessee compare to the average for Tennessee?
The poverty rate in Putnam County, Tennessee is 69.17% higher than the Tennessee average. In Putnam County, Tennessee, an estimated 22.5% of 78,974 people live in poverty. In Tennessee, 13.3% of 6,897,298 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Putnam County, Tennessee compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Putnam County, Tennessee is 78.57% higher than the US average. In Putnam County, Tennessee, an estimated 22.5% of 78,974 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Poverty Rate by City
- Algood, Tennessee 19.2% of 3,790 people.
- Baxter, Tennessee 21.9% of 1,464 people.
- Cookeville, Tennessee 21.5% of 31,933 people.
- Dodson Branch, Tennessee 12.6% of 812 people.
- Monterey, Tennessee 31.2% of 2,660 people.
Two or more races
51.3% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Putnam County, Tennessee
2022
51.3% of 5 thousand people
White
15.4% Poverty Rate for White people in Putnam County, Tennessee
2023
15.4% of 69 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
15.6% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Putnam County, Tennessee
2023
15.6% of 68 thousand people
Under 18 years
20.7% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Putnam County, Tennessee
2023
20.7% of 17 thousand people
Under 5 years
9.3% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Putnam County, Tennessee
2023
9.3% of 4 thousand people
5 to 17 years
24.3% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Putnam County, Tennessee
2023
24.3% of 13 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
20.4% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Putnam County, Tennessee
2023
20.4% of 17 thousand people
18 to 64 years
19.9% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Putnam County, Tennessee
2023
19.9% of 49 thousand people
18 to 34 years
28.1% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Putnam County, Tennessee
2023
28.1% of 20 thousand people
35 to 64 years
14.4% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Putnam County, Tennessee
2023
14.4% of 30 thousand people
60 years and over
16.4% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Putnam County, Tennessee
2023
16.4% of 19 thousand people
65 years and over
16.8% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Putnam County, Tennessee
2023
16.8% of 14 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
15.2% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Putnam County, Tennessee
2023
15.2% of 54 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
40.5% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Putnam County, Tennessee
2023
40.5% of 7 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
13.2% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Putnam County, Tennessee
2023
13.2% of 16 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
13.7% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Putnam County, Tennessee
2023
13.7% of 14 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
8.9% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Putnam County, Tennessee
2023
8.9% of 17 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
10.5% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Putnam County, Tennessee
2023
10.5% of 40 thousand people
Employed
9.7% Poverty Rate for employed people in Putnam County, Tennessee
2023
9.7% of 38 thousand people
Male
10.1% Poverty Rate for employed men in Putnam County, Tennessee
2023
10.1% of 19 thousand people
Female
9.4% Poverty Rate for employed women in Putnam County, Tennessee
2023
9.4% of 19 thousand people
Unemployed
30.5% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Putnam County, Tennessee
2023
30.5% of 1 thousand people
Male
39.5% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Putnam County, Tennessee
2023
39.5% of 989 people
Female
10% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Putnam County, Tennessee
2023
10% of 439 people
Population 16 years and over
19.9% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Putnam County, Tennessee
2023
19.9% of 66 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
3.9% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Putnam County, Tennessee
2023
3.9% of 26 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
29.3% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Putnam County, Tennessee
2023
29.3% of 17 thousand people
Did not work
30.9% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Putnam County, Tennessee
2023
30.9% of 23 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
40.3% Poverty Rate for single people in Putnam County, Tennessee
2023
40.3% of 18 thousand people
Male
46.8% Poverty Rate for single men in Putnam County, Tennessee
2023
46.8% of 10 thousand people
Female
32.5% Poverty Rate for single women in Putnam County, Tennessee
2023
32.5% of 8 thousand people
18 to 24 years
75.1% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Putnam County, Tennessee
2023
75.1% of 4 thousand people
25 to 34 years
20.8% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Putnam County, Tennessee
2023
20.8% of 3 thousand people
35 to 44 years
19.4% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Putnam County, Tennessee
2023
19.4% of 2 thousand people
45 to 54 years
28.7% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Putnam County, Tennessee
2023
28.7% of 1 thousand people
55 to 64 years
30.4% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Putnam County, Tennessee
2023
30.4% of 2 thousand people
65 to 74 years
40% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Putnam County, Tennessee
2023
40% of 3 thousand people
75 years and over
30.7% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Putnam County, Tennessee
2023
30.7% of 2 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
7.9% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Putnam County, Tennessee
2023
7.9% of 6 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
69.7% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Putnam County, Tennessee
2023
69.7% of 5 thousand people
Did not work
49.2% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Putnam County, Tennessee
2023
49.2% of 7 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
19.4% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Putnam County, Tennessee
2023
19.4%
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