Putnam, CT Demographics

A map of Putnam's Population by Race

Putnam, Connecticut has an estimated population of 7,120, a less than 1% change from the 7,065 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 82.7% White, 8.0% Hispanic, 6.4% Multiracial, 1.3% Asian, 1.1% Black, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Putnam, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Putnam is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Connecticut overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Putnam, that probability was 30.3% in 2020 and 30.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Putnam is ranked the 49th most populous place in Connecticut, out of 215 places. 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 was ranked the 50th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Putnam's White Population

5,890 residents of Putnam, or 82.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Putnam is significantly higher than in Connecticut overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Putnam ranks 104th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Putnam's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Putnam's population has remained roughly unchanged at 82.7%.

Putnam is less White than neighboring Mechanicsville (92.4% White), South Woodstock (92.8% White), North Grosvenor Dale (100% White), Quasset Lake (96.4% White), and Dayville (89.8% White).

Putnam's Black Population

76 residents of Putnam, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Putnam is lower than in Connecticut overall, where 9.8% of the population is Black. Putnam ranks 96th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Putnam's Black population has declined by an estimated 38.2%. Black residents' share of Putnam's population has decreased from 1.7% to 1.1%.

Putnam is more Black than neighboring Mechanicsville (0% Black), South Woodstock (0% Black), North Grosvenor Dale (0% Black), Quasset Lake (0% Black), and Dayville (0% Black).

Putnam's Asian Population

95 residents of Putnam, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Putnam is slightly lower than in Connecticut overall, where 4.7% of the population is Asian. Putnam ranks 168th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Putnam's Asian population has declined by an estimated 5.9%. Asian residents' share of Putnam's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.3%.

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

Putnam's Hispanic Population

567 residents of Putnam, or 8.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Putnam is considerably lower than in Connecticut overall, where 18.3% of the population is Hispanic. Putnam ranks 98th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Putnam's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 15.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Putnam's population has increased from 7.0% to 8.0%.

Putnam is more Hispanic than neighboring Mechanicsville (0% Hispanic), South Woodstock (0% Hispanic), North Grosvenor Dale (0% Hispanic), and Quasset Lake (0% Hispanic). Putnam is less Hispanic than neighboring Dayville (10.2% Hispanic).

Putnam's Native American/Other Population

39 residents of Putnam, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Putnam is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Putnam ranks 37th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Putnam's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 45.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Putnam's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.5%.

Putnam is more Native American/Other than neighboring South Woodstock (0% Native American/Other), North Grosvenor Dale (0% Native American/Other), Quasset Lake (0% Native American/Other), and Dayville (0% Native American/Other). Putnam is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mechanicsville (3.2% Native American/Other).

Putnam's Multiracial Population

453 residents of Putnam, or 6.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Putnam is slightly higher than in Connecticut overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. Putnam ranks 24th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Putnam's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 8.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Putnam's population has increased from 5.9% to 6.4%.

Putnam is more Multiracial than neighboring Mechanicsville (4.4% Multiracial), North Grosvenor Dale (0% Multiracial), Quasset Lake (3.6% Multiracial), and Dayville (0% Multiracial). Putnam is less Multiracial than neighboring South Woodstock (7.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.