Putnam County Demographics

A map of Putnam County's Population by Race

Putnam County, West Virginia had a population of 57,440 in 2020. It was 92.5% White, 1.1% Black, 1.0% Asian, 1.4% Hispanic, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 3.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Putnam County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Putnam County is the 10th most populous county of the 55 counties in West Virginia.

Putnam County's White Population

53,139 residents of Putnam County identify as White, or 92.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Putnam County roughly similar to the White share of the population of West Virginia (89.1% White). Of the 55 counties in West Virginia, Putnam County is ranked #34 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Putnam County is more White than neighboring Cabell County (87% White), and Kanawha County (84.5% White). Putnam County is less White than neighboring Mason County (95.6% White), Lincoln County (96.3% White), and Jackson County (95% White).

Putnam County's Black Population

646 residents of Putnam County identify as Black, or 1.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Putnam County roughly similar to the Black share of the population of West Virginia (3.6% Black). Of the 55 counties in West Virginia, Putnam County is ranked #29 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Putnam County is more Black than neighboring Mason County (0.8% Black), Lincoln County (0.2% Black), and Jackson County (0.4% Black). Putnam County is less Black than neighboring Cabell County (5% Black), and Kanawha County (7.4% Black).

Putnam County's Asian Population

577 residents of Putnam County identify as Asian, or 1.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Putnam County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of West Virginia (0.8% Asian). Of the 55 counties in West Virginia, Putnam County is ranked #7 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Putnam County is more Asian than neighboring Mason County (0.3% Asian), Lincoln County (0.1% Asian), and Jackson County (0.3% Asian). Putnam County is less Asian than neighboring Cabell County (1.4% Asian), and Kanawha County (1.2% Asian).

Putnam County's Hispanic Population

811 residents of Putnam County identify as Hispanic, or 1.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Putnam County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of West Virginia (1.9% Hispanic). Of the 55 counties in West Virginia, Putnam County is ranked #18 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Putnam County is more Hispanic than neighboring Mason County (0.7% Hispanic), Lincoln County (0.8% Hispanic), and Jackson County (0.8% Hispanic). Putnam County is less Hispanic than neighboring Cabell County (1.7% Hispanic), and Kanawha County (1.5% Hispanic).

Putnam County's Native American/Other Population

240 residents of Putnam County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Putnam County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of West Virginia (0.5% Native American/Other). Of the 55 counties in West Virginia, Putnam County is ranked #21 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Putnam County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Mason County (0.2% Native American/Other), and Lincoln County (0.2% Native American/Other). Putnam County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cabell County (0.5% Native American/Other), and Kanawha County (0.6% Native American/Other).

Putnam County's Multiracial Population

2,027 residents of Putnam County identify as Multiracial, or 3.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Putnam County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of West Virginia (4% Multiracial). Of the 55 counties in West Virginia, Putnam County is ranked #23 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Putnam County is more Multiracial than neighboring Mason County (2.5% Multiracial), Lincoln County (2.3% Multiracial), and Jackson County (3.1% Multiracial). Putnam County is less Multiracial than neighboring Cabell County (4.4% Multiracial), and Kanawha County (4.8% Multiracial).

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