West Virginia Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 57,177 (100%) |
| Population Density | 165 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 12 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $79,527 |
| Per Capita Income | $41,822 |
| Median Home Value | $223,300 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 24,963 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 19,015 (76.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,236 (17.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,712 (6.9%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 23,251 |
| Average Household Size | 2.45 |
| Family Households | 15,890 (68.3%) |
The table below compares Putnam County to the other 55 counties and county equivalents in West Virginia by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 10 | 83rd |
| Population Density | # 11 | 81st |
| Median Household Income | # 3 | 96th |
| Per Capita Income | # 3 | 96th |
| Diversity Index | # 33 | 43rd |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE West Virginia Census Data Comparison Tool.
