Putnam, AL Demographics

A map of Putnam's Population by Race

Putnam, Alabama had a population of 172 in 2020. It was 24.4% White, 66.3% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.6% Hispanic, 4.7% Native American/Other, and 4.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Putnam, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 593 places in Alabama, Putnam is the 520th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Putnam's White Population

42 residents of Putnam identify as White, or 24.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Putnam considerably less than the White share of the population of Alabama (63.1% White). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Putnam is ranked #537 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Putnam is less White than neighboring Nanafalia (48% White), Pennington (35.3% White), Sweet Water (89% White), Butler (63.3% White), and Myrtlewood (88.6% White).

Putnam's Black Population

114 residents of Putnam identify as Black, or 66.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Putnam considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Alabama (25.6% Black). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Putnam is ranked #60 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Putnam is more Black than neighboring Nanafalia (46.7% Black), Pennington (63.2% Black), Sweet Water (3.9% Black), Butler (31.7% Black), and Myrtlewood (4.3% Black).

Putnam's Asian Population

0 residents of Putnam identify as Asian, or 0.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Putnam roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Alabama (1.5% Asian). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Putnam is ranked #415 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Putnam is less Asian than neighboring Butler (0.9% Asian).

Putnam's Hispanic Population

1 residents of Putnam identify as Hispanic, or 0.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Putnam roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Alabama (5.3% Hispanic). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Putnam is ranked #526 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Putnam is more Hispanic than neighboring Pennington (0.3% Hispanic), and Sweet Water (0.4% Hispanic). Putnam is less Hispanic than neighboring Nanafalia (2.7% Hispanic), Butler (2% Hispanic), and Myrtlewood (4.3% Hispanic).

Putnam's Native American/Other Population

8 residents of Putnam identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 4.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Putnam roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Alabama (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Putnam is ranked #10 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Putnam is more Native American/Other than neighboring Nanafalia (1.3% Native American/Other), Pennington (0% Native American/Other), Sweet Water (0.4% Native American/Other), Butler (0.4% Native American/Other), and Myrtlewood (0% Native American/Other).

Putnam's Multiracial Population

7 residents of Putnam identify as Multiracial, or 4.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Putnam roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Alabama (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Putnam is ranked #211 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Putnam is more Multiracial than neighboring Nanafalia (1.3% Multiracial), Pennington (1.2% Multiracial), Butler (1.7% Multiracial), and Myrtlewood (2.9% Multiracial). Putnam is less Multiracial than neighboring Sweet Water (6.1% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.