Putnam Lake, NY Demographics
A map of Putnam Lake's Population by Race
Putnam Lake, New York has an estimated population of 3,664, a slight decrease from the 3,776 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 69.2% White, 25.9% Hispanic, 1.8% Black, 1.8% Multiracial, 1.3% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Putnam Lake, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Putnam Lake has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New York overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Putnam Lake, that probability was 51.3% in 2020 and 45.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Putnam Lake is ranked the 445th most populous place in New York, out of 1,291 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 Lake was ranked the 431st most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Putnam Lake's White Population
2,534 residents of Putnam Lake, or 69.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Putnam Lake is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Putnam Lake ranks 1088th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Putnam Lake's White population has grown by an estimated 3.4%. White residents' share of Putnam Lake's population has increased from 64.9% to 69.2%.
Putnam Lake is more White than neighboring Taylor Corners (59.3% White), Bigelow Corners (36.5% White), and Brewster Hill (55.2% White). Putnam Lake is less White than neighboring Ball Pond (80.1% White), and Candlewood Knolls (100% White).
Putnam Lake's Black Population
67 residents of Putnam Lake, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Putnam Lake is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Putnam Lake ranks 346th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Putnam Lake's Black population has declined by an estimated 48.1%. Black residents' share of Putnam Lake's population has decreased from 3.4% to 1.8%.
Putnam Lake is more Black than neighboring Ball Pond (0.8% Black), Taylor Corners (0% Black), Brewster Hill (0% Black), and Candlewood Knolls (0% Black). Putnam Lake is less Black than neighboring Bigelow Corners (3.8% Black).
Putnam Lake's Asian Population
46 residents of Putnam Lake, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Putnam Lake is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Putnam Lake ranks 510th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Putnam Lake's Asian population has declined by an estimated 39.5%. Asian residents' share of Putnam Lake's population has decreased from 2.0% to 1.3%.
Putnam Lake is more Asian than neighboring Ball Pond (0% Asian), and Candlewood Knolls (0% Asian). Putnam Lake is less Asian than neighboring Taylor Corners (9.1% Asian), Bigelow Corners (2.9% Asian), and Brewster Hill (18.5% Asian).
Putnam Lake's Hispanic Population
950 residents of Putnam Lake, or 25.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Putnam Lake is higher than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Putnam Lake ranks 90th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Putnam Lake's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Putnam Lake's population has increased from 25.1% to 25.9%.
Putnam Lake is more Hispanic than neighboring Ball Pond (11.6% Hispanic), Bigelow Corners (10.2% Hispanic), Brewster Hill (21.6% Hispanic), and Candlewood Knolls (0% Hispanic). Putnam Lake is less Hispanic than neighboring Taylor Corners (31.6% Hispanic).
Putnam Lake's Native American/Other Population
0 residents of Putnam Lake, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Putnam Lake is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Putnam Lake ranks 459th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Putnam Lake's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Putnam Lake's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.
Putnam Lake is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ball Pond (1.6% Native American/Other), and Brewster Hill (2.1% Native American/Other).
Putnam Lake's Multiracial Population
67 residents of Putnam Lake, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Putnam Lake is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Putnam Lake ranks 494th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Putnam Lake's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 54.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Putnam Lake's population has decreased from 3.9% to 1.8%.
Putnam Lake is more Multiracial than neighboring Taylor Corners (0% Multiracial), and Candlewood Knolls (0% Multiracial). Putnam Lake is less Multiracial than neighboring Ball Pond (6.1% Multiracial), Bigelow Corners (46.5% Multiracial), and Brewster Hill (2.6% 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.