Putnam, CT Demographics

A map of Putnam's Population by Race

Putnam, Connecticut had a population of 7,065 in 2020. It was 82.9% White, 1.7% Black, 1.4% Asian, 7.0% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 5.9% 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 215 places in Connecticut, Putnam is the 50th 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

5,858 residents of Putnam identify as White, or 82.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Putnam larger than the White share of the population of Connecticut (63.2% White). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Putnam is ranked #104 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Putnam is more White than neighboring Dayville (80.2% White). Putnam is less White than neighboring Mechanicsville (84.8% White), South Woodstock (89.4% White), North Grosvenor Dale (87.4% White), and Quasset Lake (92% White).

Putnam's Black Population

123 residents of Putnam identify as Black, or 1.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Putnam slightly less than the Black share of the population of Connecticut (10% Black). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Putnam is ranked #96 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Putnam is more Black than neighboring Mechanicsville (1.3% Black), South Woodstock (1.3% Black), and Quasset Lake (1.1% Black). Putnam is less Black than neighboring North Grosvenor Dale (2% Black), and Dayville (2.5% Black).

Putnam's Asian Population

101 residents of Putnam identify as Asian, or 1.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Putnam roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Connecticut (4.7% Asian). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Putnam is ranked #167 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Putnam is more Asian than neighboring Mechanicsville (0.4% Asian), North Grosvenor Dale (0.7% Asian), and Quasset Lake (0% Asian). Putnam is less Asian than neighboring South Woodstock (1.7% Asian), and Dayville (4.1% Asian).

Putnam's Hispanic Population

493 residents of Putnam identify as Hispanic, or 7.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Putnam slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Connecticut (17.3% Hispanic). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Putnam is ranked #96 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Putnam is more Hispanic than neighboring Mechanicsville (6.1% Hispanic), South Woodstock (2.1% Hispanic), North Grosvenor Dale (4.5% Hispanic), Quasset Lake (2.7% Hispanic), and Dayville (5.4% Hispanic).

Putnam's Native American/Other Population

72 residents of Putnam identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Putnam roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Connecticut (1% Native American/Other). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Putnam is ranked #36 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Putnam is more Native American/Other than neighboring Mechanicsville (0.9% Native American/Other), South Woodstock (0.7% Native American/Other), North Grosvenor Dale (0.8% Native American/Other), and Quasset Lake (0.5% Native American/Other).

Putnam's Multiracial Population

418 residents of Putnam identify as Multiracial, or 5.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Putnam roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Connecticut (3.8% Multiracial). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Putnam is ranked #24 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Putnam is more Multiracial than neighboring South Woodstock (4.7% Multiracial), North Grosvenor Dale (4.6% Multiracial), and Quasset Lake (3.7% Multiracial). Putnam is less Multiracial than neighboring Mechanicsville (6.5% Multiracial), and Dayville (6.8% Multiracial).

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