Putnam, TX Demographics

A map of Putnam's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	9	61	100.0%	96.8%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Hispanic	0	2	0.0%	3.2%
Native American/Other	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Multiracial	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

Putnam, Texas has an estimated population of 9, a dramatic decrease from the 63 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, 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 considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Texas 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 6.2% in 2020 and 0.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Putnam is ranked the 1788th most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 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 1768th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Putnam's White Population

9 residents of Putnam, or 100.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Putnam is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Putnam ranks 3rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Putnam's White population has declined by an estimated 85.2%. White residents' share of Putnam's population has increased from 96.8% to 100.0%.

Putnam is more White than neighboring Moran (86.1% White), Baird (80.6% White), Cisco (76.7% White), Cross Plains (94.1% White), and Clyde (71.7% 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 considerably lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Putnam ranks 1467th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 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 Baird (2.4% Black), Cisco (2% Black), and Clyde (0.1% 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 lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Putnam ranks 1316th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 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 Baird (1.3% Asian), and Cisco (0.5% Asian).

Putnam's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Putnam, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Putnam is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Putnam ranks 1829th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Putnam's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Putnam's population has decreased from 3.2% to 0.0%.

Putnam is less Hispanic than neighboring Moran (8.9% Hispanic), Baird (10.4% Hispanic), Cisco (18% Hispanic), Cross Plains (3.9% Hispanic), and Clyde (25.3% 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 comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Putnam ranks 1530th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 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 Baird (1.3% Native American/Other), Cisco (0.9% Native American/Other), Cross Plains (0.1% Native American/Other), and Clyde (2% 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 slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Putnam ranks 1700th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

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

Putnam is less Multiracial than neighboring Moran (5% Multiracial), Baird (4.1% Multiracial), Cisco (2% Multiracial), Cross Plains (1.9% Multiracial), and Clyde (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.