Putnam County, WV

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2020 Population

56,604

0.0106% 1-year decline

US Senator

Joe Manchin

Democratic Party

US Senator

Shelley Moore Capito

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

42.2

0.957% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

10.8%

10.2% 1-year increase

2020 Median Household Income

$63,954

6.42% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$175,700

5.02% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

25,344

0.162% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, Putnam County, WV had a population of 56.6k people with a median age of 42.2 and a median household income of $63,954. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Putnam County, WV declined from 56,610 to 56,604, a −0.0106% decrease and its median household income grew from $60,097 to $63,954, a 6.42% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Putnam County, WV are White (Non-Hispanic) (95%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.13%), White (Hispanic) (0.896%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0.788%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.73%).

None of the households in Putnam County, WV reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.7% of the residents in Putnam County, WV are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Putnam County, WV are Putnam Career and Technical Center (34 degrees awarded in 2020) and Strayer University-West Virginia (20 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Putnam County, WV was $175,700, and the homeownership rate was 82.4%.

Most people in Putnam County, WV drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Putnam County, WV was 2 cars per household.

Putnam County, WV borders Cabell County, WV, Jackson County, WV, Kanawha County, WV, Lincoln County, WV, and Mason County, WV.

Population & Diversity

Putnam County, WV is home to a population of 56.6k people, from which 99.7% are citizens. As of 2020, 1.26% of Putnam County, WV residents were born outside of the country (713 people).

In 2020, there were 44.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (53.8k people) in Putnam County, WV than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.21k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 507 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.7%

2020 Citizenship

99.7%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 99.7% of Putnam County, WV residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Putnam County, WV was 99.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Putnam County, WV compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Putnam County, WV

White (Non-Hispanic)
53.8k ± 251
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.21k ± 314
White (Hispanic)
507 ± 112

1.19%

Hispanic Population

671 people

1.19% of the people in Putnam County, WV are hispanic (671 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Putnam County, WV as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for West Virginia.

Most Common Origin

India
2,485 ± 1,223 people
Philippines
2,301 ± 1,177 people
China
2,228 ± 1,158 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of West Virginia was India, the natal country of 2,485 West Virginia residents, followed by Philippines with 2,301 and China with 2,228.

Foreign-Born Population

1.26%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

713 people

1.24%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

704 people

As of 2020, 1.26% of Putnam County, WV residents (713 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Putnam County, WV was 1.24%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Putnam County, WV compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,340 ± 230
Gulf War (2001-)
754 ± 257
Gulf War (1990s)
438 ± 130

Putnam County, WV has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.78 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Putnam County, WV employs 25.3k people. The largest industries in Putnam County, WV are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,399 people), Retail Trade (3,214 people), and Manufacturing (2,395 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($80,814), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($73,788), and Transportation & Warehousing ($71,712).

Males in West Virginia have an average income that is 1.38 times higher than the average income of females, which is $43,089. The income inequality in West Virginia (measured using the Gini index) is 0.441, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

25.3k

2020 Value

± 1,360

−0.162%

1 Year decline

± 7.06%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Putnam County, WV declined at a rate of −0.162%, from 25.4k employees to 25.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Putnam County, WV, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,123 people), Sales & Related Occupations (2,984 people), and Management Occupations (2,581 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Putnam County, WV.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for West Virginia.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in West Virginia (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

25.3k

2020 Value

± 1,360

−0.162%

1 Year decline

± 7.06%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Putnam County, WV declined at a rate of −0.162%, from 25.4k employees to 25.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Putnam County, WV, are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,399 people), Retail Trade (3,214 people), and Manufacturing (2,395 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Putnam County, WV, though some of these residents may live in Putnam County, WV and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$50,389

Median earning men ± $2,991

$33,497

Median earning women ± $2,833

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Information ($85,598), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($79,299), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($76,207).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($71,442), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($70,445), and Wholesale Trade ($55,481).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in West Virginia. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in West Virginia.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

471
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
314
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
223
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$467k
Manufacturing
$197k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$167k
Wholesale Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from West Virginia to other states, or from other states to West Virginia.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Coal-n.e.c.
$8.42B
Coal
$6.05B
Plastics/rubber
$5.79B

In 2020, the top outbound West Virginia product (by dollars) was Coal-n.e.c. with $8.42B, followed by Coal ($6.05B) and Plastics/rubber ($5.79B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound West Virginia products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for West Virginia.

$65.6B

2020 Value in West Virginia

$114B

Projected 2050 Value in West Virginia

74.3% growth

In 2020, total outbound West Virginia trade was $65.6B. This is expected to increase 74.3% to $114B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound West Virginia trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from West Virginia to other states, or from other states to West Virginia.

Most Common Trade Partners

Ohio
$9.85B
Pennsylvania
$5.83B
Virginia
$3.98B

In 2020, the top outbound West Virginia domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Ohio with $9.85B, followed by Pennsylvania with $5.83B and Virginia and $3.98B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that West Virginia shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Putnam County, WV went to Donald J. Trump with 70.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (27.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.75%).

Joe Manchin and Shelley Moore Capito are the senators currently representing the state of West Virginia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

West Virginia is currently represented by 3 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (70.3%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (27.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.75%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Putnam County, WV for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senators Elections

US Senators from West Virginia

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for West Virginia.

Joe Manchin

Senator from West Virginia

Assumed office on November 15, 2010
Elected to the seat to succeed Carte Goodwin, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Robert Byrd.

Shelley Moore Capito

Senator from West Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Joe Manchin and Shelley Moore Capito are the senators currently representing West Virginia.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in West Virginia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives Elections

US Representatives from West Virginia

West Virginia is currently represented by 3 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for West Virginia have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Putnam County, WV awarded 54 degrees. The student population of Putnam County, WV in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 77 male students and 268 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Putnam County, WV are White (42 and 77.8%), followed by Black or African American (8 and 14.8%), Hispanic or Latino (3 and 5.56%), and American Indian or Alaska Native (1 and 1.85%).

The largest universities in Putnam County, WV by number of degrees awarded are Putnam Career and Technical Center (34 and 63%) and Strayer University-West Virginia (20 and 37%).

The most popular majors in Putnam County, WV are General Business (12 and 22.2%), Electrician (7 and 13%), and HVAC & Refrigeration Engineering Technology (6 and 11.1%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2020 there were 345 students enrolled in Putnam County, WV, 22.3% men and 77.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 288 records, of which 77.1% were women and 22.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Electrician
7 degree-majors awarded
HVAC & Refrigeration Engineering Technology
6 degree-majors awarded
Diesel Mechanics Technology
5 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Putnam County, WV was Electrician with 7 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Putnam County, WV according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Putnam Career and Technical Center
34 degrees awarded
Strayer University-West Virginia
20 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Putnam Career and Technical Center with 34 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2020, 31 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Putnam County, WV, which is 1.35 times more than the 23 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 42 degrees mean that there were 5.25 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 8 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($13,320) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($195) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,350) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for West Virginia.

Measure

In 2020, 0.56% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.534% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for West Virginia.

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (574k), Some college (299k), and Secondary Education (224k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Putnam County, WV was $175,700 in 2020, which is 0.765 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $167,300 to $175,700, a 5.02% increase. The homeownership rate in Putnam County, WV is 82.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Putnam County, WV have an average commute time of 27.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Putnam County, WV is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Putnam County, WV is $63,954. In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Putnam County, WV was Census Tract 206.04 with a value of $101,681, followed by Census Tract 206.01 and Census Tract 203, with respective values of $89,057 and $75,366.

In 2021, 8.79% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Putnam County, WV. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator grew 0.688%.

Housing

Property

$175,700

Median Property Value 2020

±$7,717

$17,867

Median Property Taxes

±$982

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Putnam County, WV the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Putnam County, WV compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

82.4%

Homeownership

2020

66.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 82.4% of the housing units in Putnam County, WV were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 81.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Putnam County, WV compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 206.04
Census Tract 206.01
Census Tract 203

In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Putnam County, WV was Census Tract 206.04 with a value of $101,681, followed by Census Tract 206.01 and Census Tract 203, with respective values of $89,057 and $75,366.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Putnam County, WV colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$63,954

Median Household Income

± $6,057

21.7k

Number of Households

± 1,159

In 2020, the median household income of the 21.7k households in Putnam County, WV grew to $63,954 from the previous year's value of $60,097.

The following chart displays the households in Putnam County, WV distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Putnam County, WV is from West Virginia.

0.441

2020 Wage GINI in West Virginia

0.444

2019 Wage GINI in West Virginia

In 2020, the income inequality in West Virginia was 0.441 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.729% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for West Virginia was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in West Virginia in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in West Virginia across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (85.4%)
Carpooled (7.77%)
Worked At Home (5.1%)

In 2020, 85.4% of workers in Putnam County, WV drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.77%) and those who worked at home (5.1%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

27.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Putnam County, WV have a longer commute time (27.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 2.46% of the workforce in Putnam County, WV have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Putnam County, WV compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Putnam County, WV distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Putnam County, WV have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2021, 8.79% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Putnam County, WV. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator grew 0.688%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

10.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Putnam County, WV (6.03k out of 56k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 6 - 11, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Putnam County, WV is White, followed by Two Or More and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2021, 11.4% of the children was living in poverty in Putnam County, WV. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 3%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2021, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 371 in Putnam County, WV. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator grew 208 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

94% of the population of Putnam County, WV has health coverage, with 52.9% on employee plans, 14.4% on Medicaid, 15.6% on Medicare, 8.64% on non-group plans, and 2.45% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in West Virginia was $9,462 in 2014. This is a 5.5% increase from the previous year ($8,969).

Primary care physicians in Putnam County, WV see 929 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.9% decrease from the previous year (947 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2258 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1227 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.4% were men and 51.6% were women.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for West Virginia. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in West Virginia, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

929 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Putnam County, WV

Primary care physicians in Putnam County, WV see an average of 929 patients per year. This represents a 1.9% decrease from the previous year (947 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Putnam County, WV in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Community Mobility

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for West Virginia.

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of West Virginia across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.7% under 18 years, 17.2% between 18 and 34 years, 40.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.4% were men and 51.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.03%

Uninsured

52.9%

Employer Coverage

14.4%

Medicaid

15.6%

Medicare

8.64%

Non-Group

2.45%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Putnam County, WV grew by 4.62% from 5.77% to 6.03%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Putnam County, WV changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2021, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 33.4 in Putnam County, WV.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Putnam County, WV.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2021, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 39.5% in Putnam County, WV.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Putnam County, WV.

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