Putnam County, IN population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Putnam County increased by 1,427. In this period, the peak population was 37,903 in the year 2010. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 36,140 | - | - |
| 2001 | 36,246 | 106 | 0.29% |
| 2002 | 36,286 | 40 | 0.11% |
| 2003 | 36,791 | 505 | 1.39% |
| 2004 | 37,037 | 246 | 0.67% |
| 2005 | 37,189 | 152 | 0.41% |
| 2006 | 37,061 | -128 | -0.34% |
| 2007 | 37,359 | 298 | 0.80% |
| 2008 | 37,374 | 15 | 0.04% |
| 2009 | 36,995 | -379 | -1.01% |
| 2010 | 37,903 | 908 | 2.45% |
| 2011 | 37,868 | -35 | -0.09% |
| 2012 | 37,654 | -214 | -0.57% |
| 2013 | 37,508 | -146 | -0.39% |
| 2014 | 37,464 | -44 | -0.12% |
| 2015 | 37,397 | -67 | -0.18% |
| 2016 | 37,151 | -246 | -0.66% |
| 2017 | 37,409 | 258 | 0.69% |
| 2018 | 37,494 | 85 | 0.23% |
| 2019 | 37,566 | 72 | 0.19% |
| 2020 | 36,689 | -877 | -2.33% |
| 2021 | 37,043 | 354 | 0.96% |
| 2022 | 37,294 | 251 | 0.68% |
| 2023 | 37,567 | 273 | 0.73% |
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Putnam County, IN population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Putnam County's population increased by 1,763 (4.88%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.
From 2010 to 2020, Putnam County's population decreased by 1,214 (3.20%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, Putnam County's population increased by 878 (2.39%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Putnam County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 37,567.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Putnam County's population peaked in year 2010 at 37,903.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Putnam County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 36,140.
Putnam County, IN annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Putnam County grew year by year for 14 years and declined for 9 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Putnam County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.17% per year. Overall the population grew 3.95% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Putnam County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.17% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Putnam County population grew the most, with an increase of 908 people (a 2.45% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 Putnam County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 877 people (a 2.33% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Putnam County, IN population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Putnam County's population increased by 524 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 251 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 273 (0.73%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Putnam County, IN changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Putnam County increased by 59 (0.16%). The population was highest at 37,567 in the year 2023 and lowest at 36,689 in the year 2020. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.02%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)