Putnam Lake, NY Demographics

A map of Putnam Lake's Population by Race

Putnam Lake, New York had a population of 3,776 in 2020. It was 64.9% White, 3.4% Black, 2.0% Asian, 25.1% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 3.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Putnam Lake, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,293 places in New York, Putnam Lake is the 431st 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 Lake's White Population

2,450 residents of Putnam Lake identify as White, or 64.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Putnam Lake larger than the White share of the population of New York (52.5% White). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Putnam Lake is ranked #1088 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Putnam Lake is less White than neighboring Ball Pond (80% White), Taylor Corners (87.1% White), Bigelow Corners (81.7% White), Brewster Hill (71.9% White), and Candlewood Knolls (89% White).

Putnam Lake's Black Population

129 residents of Putnam Lake identify as Black, or 3.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Putnam Lake slightly less than the Black share of the population of New York (13.7% Black). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Putnam Lake is ranked #342 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Putnam Lake is more Black than neighboring Ball Pond (1.3% Black), Taylor Corners (0.8% Black), Bigelow Corners (3.2% Black), Brewster Hill (2.2% Black), and Candlewood Knolls (1.2% Black).

Putnam Lake's Asian Population

76 residents of Putnam Lake identify as Asian, or 2.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Putnam Lake slightly less than the Asian share of the population of New York (9.5% Asian). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Putnam Lake is ranked #500 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Putnam Lake is more Asian than neighboring Ball Pond (1.2% Asian), Taylor Corners (1.9% Asian), Bigelow Corners (1.6% Asian), Brewster Hill (1.8% Asian), and Candlewood Knolls (0% Asian).

Putnam Lake's Hispanic Population

946 residents of Putnam Lake identify as Hispanic, or 25.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Putnam Lake slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of New York (19.5% Hispanic). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Putnam Lake is ranked #90 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Putnam Lake is more Hispanic than neighboring Ball Pond (12.7% Hispanic), Taylor Corners (7.8% Hispanic), Bigelow Corners (7.8% Hispanic), Brewster Hill (21.5% Hispanic), and Candlewood Knolls (5.9% Hispanic).

Putnam Lake's Native American/Other Population

29 residents of Putnam Lake identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Putnam Lake roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of New York (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Putnam Lake is ranked #389 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Putnam Lake is more Native American/Other than neighboring Brewster Hill (0.4% Native American/Other), and Candlewood Knolls (0% Native American/Other). Putnam Lake is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ball Pond (1.3% Native American/Other), and Taylor Corners (1.1% Native American/Other).

Putnam Lake's Multiracial Population

146 residents of Putnam Lake identify as Multiracial, or 3.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Putnam Lake roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New York (3.6% Multiracial). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Putnam Lake is ranked #466 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Putnam Lake is more Multiracial than neighboring Ball Pond (3.4% Multiracial), Taylor Corners (1.4% Multiracial), and Brewster Hill (2.3% Multiracial). Putnam Lake is less Multiracial than neighboring Bigelow Corners (4.9% Multiracial).

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