Putnam, OK Demographics

A map of Putnam's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	44	25	86.3%	83.3%
Hispanic	7	4	13.7%	13.3%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Native American/Other	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Multiracial	0	1	0.0%	3.3%

Putnam, Oklahoma has an estimated population of 51, a dramatic increase from the 30 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.3% White, 13.7% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. 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 has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Oklahoma 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 28.7% in 2020 and 23.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Putnam is ranked the 757th most populous place in Oklahoma, out of 846 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 810th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Putnam's White Population

44 residents of Putnam, or 86.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Putnam is significantly higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 62.1% of the population is White. Putnam ranks 81st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Putnam's White population has grown by an estimated 76.0%. White residents' share of Putnam's population has increased from 83.3% to 86.3%.

Putnam is more White than neighboring Custer City (81.4% White), Thomas (76.6% White), Oakwood (65.4% White), and Arapaho (63.9% White). Putnam is less White than neighboring Taloga (90.8% White).

Putnam's Black Population

0 residents of Putnam, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Putnam is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 6.8% of the population is Black. Putnam ranks 532nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Putnam's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Putnam's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Putnam is less Black than neighboring Taloga (0.6% Black), Custer City (0.5% Black), Thomas (1.3% Black), and Arapaho (4.1% Black).

Putnam's Asian Population

0 residents of Putnam, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Putnam is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Putnam ranks 429th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Putnam's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Putnam's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Putnam is less Asian than neighboring Arapaho (0.3% Asian).

Putnam's Hispanic Population

7 residents of Putnam, or 13.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Putnam is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Putnam ranks 102nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Putnam's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 75.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Putnam's population has remained roughly unchanged at 13.7%.

Putnam is more Hispanic than neighboring Taloga (4% Hispanic), Custer City (10.6% Hispanic), Thomas (8.4% Hispanic), and Oakwood (5.8% Hispanic). Putnam is less Hispanic than neighboring Arapaho (25.5% Hispanic).

Putnam's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Putnam, 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 is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 7.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Putnam ranks 805th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Putnam's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of Putnam's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Putnam is less Native American/Other than neighboring Taloga (0.9% Native American/Other), Custer City (1.8% Native American/Other), Thomas (6.2% Native American/Other), Oakwood (11.5% Native American/Other), and Arapaho (5.5% Native American/Other).

Putnam's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Putnam, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Putnam is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 8.9% of the population is Multiracial. Putnam ranks 775th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Putnam's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Putnam's population has decreased from 3.3% to 0.0%.

Putnam is less Multiracial than neighboring Taloga (3.7% Multiracial), Custer City (5.7% Multiracial), Thomas (7.6% Multiracial), Oakwood (17.3% Multiracial), and Arapaho (0.8% 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.