Putney, VT Demographics

A map of Putney's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	347	524	88.3%	91.8%
Multiracial	29	20	7.4%	3.5%
Hispanic	11	11	2.8%	1.9%
Asian	5	10	1.3%	1.8%
Native American/Other	1	5	0.3%	0.9%
Black	0	1	0.0%	0.2%

Putney, Vermont has an estimated population of 393, a dramatic decrease from the 571 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.3% White, 7.4% Multiracial, 2.8% Hispanic, 1.3% Asian, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Putney, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Putney has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Vermont overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Putney, that probability was 15.6% in 2020 and 21.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Putney is ranked the 95th most populous place in Vermont, out of 180 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). Putney was ranked the 76th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Putney's White Population

347 residents of Putney, or 88.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Putney is comparable to the share in Vermont overall, where 89.9% of the population is White. Putney ranks 79th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Putney's White population has declined by an estimated 33.8%. White residents' share of Putney's population has decreased from 91.8% to 88.3%.

Putney is more White than neighboring Newfane (68.8% White). Putney is less White than neighboring West Dummerston (93.5% White), Westminster (94.8% White), Brattleboro (91.9% White), and West Brattleboro (89.8% White).

Putney's Black Population

0 residents of Putney, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Putney is comparable to the share in Vermont overall, where 1.1% of the population is Black. Putney ranks 123rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Putney's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Putney's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Putney is less Black than neighboring Brattleboro (1.1% Black), and Newfane (5.7% Black).

Putney's Asian Population

5 residents of Putney, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Putney is comparable to the share in Vermont overall, where 1.8% of the population is Asian. Putney ranks 31st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Putney's Asian population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Asian residents' share of Putney's population has decreased from 1.8% to 1.3%.

Putney is more Asian than neighboring West Dummerston (0% Asian), Westminster (0% Asian), and Brattleboro (0.9% Asian). Putney is less Asian than neighboring Newfane (4.3% Asian), and West Brattleboro (1.9% Asian).

Putney's Hispanic Population

11 residents of Putney, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Putney is comparable to the share in Vermont overall, where 2.6% of the population is Hispanic. Putney ranks 88th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Putney's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Putney's population has increased from 1.9% to 2.8%.

Putney is more Hispanic than neighboring Newfane (0% Hispanic), and West Brattleboro (2% Hispanic). Putney is less Hispanic than neighboring West Dummerston (6.5% Hispanic), Westminster (5.2% Hispanic), and Brattleboro (4.1% Hispanic).

Putney's Native American/Other Population

1 residents of Putney, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Putney is comparable to the share in Vermont overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Putney ranks 52nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Putney's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 80.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Putney's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.3%.

Putney is more Native American/Other than neighboring West Dummerston (0% Native American/Other), Westminster (0% Native American/Other), Brattleboro (0% Native American/Other), Newfane (0% Native American/Other), and West Brattleboro (0% Native American/Other).

Putney's Multiracial Population

29 residents of Putney, or 7.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Putney is slightly higher than in Vermont overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Putney ranks 127th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Putney's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 45.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Putney's population has increased from 3.5% to 7.4%.

Putney is more Multiracial than neighboring West Dummerston (0% Multiracial), Westminster (0% Multiracial), Brattleboro (2.1% Multiracial), and West Brattleboro (6.3% Multiracial). Putney is less Multiracial than neighboring Newfane (21.3% 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.