Putnam County, Indiana
Putnam County | |
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 Location within the U.S. state of Indiana | |
 Indiana's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 39°40′N 86°50′W / 39.67°N 86.84°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Indiana |
| Founded | December 10, 1807 |
| Seat | Greencastle |
| Population (2000) | |
• Total | 36,019 |
| Website | co |
Putnam County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of 2000, the population is 36,019. The name is in honor of Israel Putnam, who was a hero in the French and Indian War and a general in the American Revolutionary War. The county seat is Greencastle6.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,250 km² (483 mi²). 1,244 km² (480 mi²) of it is land and 6 km² (2 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.47% water.
Adjacent counties
- Montgomery County (north)
- Hendricks County (east)
- Morgan County (southeast)
- Owen County (south)
- Clay County (southwest)
- Parke County (west)
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there were 36,019 people, 12,374 households, and 9,119 families residing in the county. The population density was 29/km² (75/mi²). There were 13,505 housing units at an average density of 11/km² (28/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 94.87% White, 2.93% Black or African American, 0.33% Native American, 0.52% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.42% from other races, and 0.89% from two or more races. 1.14% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 12,374 households out of which 34.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.40% were married couples living together, 7.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.30% were non-families. 22.40% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.40% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 2.99.
In the county the population was spread out with 23.60% under the age of 18, 13.20% from 18 to 24, 29.20% from 25 to 44, 21.60% from 45 to 64, and 12.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 108.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.90 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $38,882, and the median income for a family was $45,916. Males had a median income of $31,989 versus $22,029 for females. The per capita income for the county was $17,163. 8.00% of the population and 6.40% of families were below the poverty line. 9.30% of those under the age of 18 and 10.40% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.
