Putnam County, Georgia

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Putnam County, Georgia
File:Putnam County Georgia Courthouse.jpg
Putnam County courthouse in Eatonton
Map of Georgia highlighting Putnam County
Location in the U.S. state of Georgia
Map of the United States highlighting Georgia
Georgia's location in the U.S.
Founded December 10, 1807
Named for Israel Putnam
Seat Eatonton
Largest city Eatonton
Area
 • Total 361 sq mi (935 km2)
 • Land 345 sq mi (894 km2)
 • Water 16 sq mi (41 km2), 4.4%
Population
 • (2010) 21,218
 • Density 62/sq mi (24/km²)
Congressional district 10th
Time zone Eastern: UTC-5/-4
Website www.putnamcountyga.us

Putnam County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 21,218.[1] The county seat is Eatonton.[2]

Since the early 21st century, the county has seen a housing boom due to its proximity to Lake Oconee, as well as major employment centers such as Atlanta, Athens, and Macon.

History

Putnam County is named in honor of Israel Putnam, a hero of the French and Indian War and a general in the American Revolutionary War. It began to be settled after the war, as migrants moved down from the Upper South. The County was created on December 10, 1807 by an act of the Georgia General Assembly.

The county was developed for cotton cultivation, where plantations were dependent on the field labor of numerous African-American slaves. African Americans still comprise more than 40 percent of the county population, even after thousands left during the Great Migration of the first half of the 20th century.

Putnam County is home to the nationally known Dairy Festival.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 361 square miles (930 km2), of which 345 square miles (890 km2) is land and 16 square miles (41 km2) (4.4%) is water.[3] The entirety of Putnam County is located in the Upper Oconee River sub-basin of the Altamaha River basin.[4]

Major highways

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Adjacent counties

National protected area

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1810 10,029 —
1820 15,475 54.3%
1830 13,261 −14.3%
1840 10,260 −22.6%
1850 10,794 5.2%
1860 10,125 −6.2%
1870 10,461 3.3%
1880 14,539 39.0%
1890 14,842 2.1%
1900 13,436 −9.5%
1910 13,876 3.3%
1920 15,151 9.2%
1930 8,367 −44.8%
1940 8,514 1.8%
1950 7,731 −9.2%
1960 7,798 0.9%
1970 8,394 7.6%
1980 10,295 22.6%
1990 14,137 37.3%
2000 18,812 33.1%
2010 21,218 12.8%
Est. 2014 21,192 [5] −0.1%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]
1790-1960[7] 1900-1990[8]
1990-2000[9] 2010-2013[1]

2000 census

As of the census[10] of 2000, there were 18,812 people, 7,402 households, and 5,477 families residing in the county. The population density was 55 people per square mile (21/km²). There were 10,319 housing units at an average density of 30 per square mile (12/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 51.45% White, 41.90% Black or African American, 0.20% Native American, 0.66% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.82% from other races, and 0.92% from two or more races. 2.16% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 7,402 households out of which 28.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.80% were married couples living together, 12.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.00% were non-families. 22.00% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 2.90.

In the county the population was spread out with 23.20% under the age of 18, 7.70% from 18 to 24, 27.00% from 25 to 44, 28.00% from 45 to 64, and 14.10% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 97.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.40 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $36,956, and the median income for a family was $43,262. Males had a median income of $30,900 versus $21,823 for females. The per capita income for the county was $20,161. About 10.50% of families and 14.60% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.80% of those under age 18 and 9.80% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 21,218 people, 8,601 households, and 6,075 families residing in the county.[11] The population density was 61.6 inhabitants per square mile (23.8/km2). There were 12,804 housing units at an average density of 37.2 per square mile (14.4/km2).[12] The racial makeup of the county was 67.9% white, 26.0% black or African American, 0.5% Asian, 0.2% American Indian, 0.1% Pacific islander, 4.1% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 6.3% of the population.[11] In terms of ancestry, 27.2% were American, 10.7% were Irish, 9.9% were English, and 5.9% were German.[13]

Of the 8,601 households, 29.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.8% were married couples living together, 14.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 29.4% were non-families, and 24.7% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.88. The median age was 43.5 years.[11]

The median income for a household in the county was $41,529 and the median income for a family was $49,814. Males had a median income of $31,915 versus $30,857 for females. The per capita income for the county was $25,576. About 9.3% of families and 12.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.0% of those under age 18 and 12.0% of those age 65 or over.[14]

Communities

Education

The Putnam County Charter School System serves the community.

See also

References

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External links

 Morgan County Greene County
Jasper County Hancock County
  Putnam County, Georgia  
Jones County Baldwin County

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