Putnam County, Illinois Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Putnam County, Illinois
Putnam County, Illinois Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
5,601
Median Age
47.4
Male Median
44.3
Female Median
49.5
Putnam County, Illinois Population Growth
Putnam County, Illinois Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -6.4%%.
-6.4%% Growth
Putnam County, Illinois Age & Gender Pyramid
Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Putnam County, Illinois Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 47.4 | 5,601 |
| 2023 | 47.2 | 5,600 |
| 2022 | 47.4 | 5,628 |
| 2021 | 46.9 | 5,638 |
| 2020 | 47.3 | 5,720 |
| 2019 | 48.1 | 5,721 |
| 2018 | 47.9 | 5,746 |
| 2017 | 47.5 | 5,771 |
| 2016 | 46.4 | 5,746 |
| 2015 | 46.0 | 5,822 |
| 2014 | 45.2 | 5,895 |
| 2013 | 45.0 | 5,927 |
| 2012 | 44.6 | 5,968 |
| 2011 | 44.4 | 5,989 |
| 2010 | 44.6 | 5,982 |
Putnam County, Illinois Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 4.6% |
| 5–17 | 15.1% |
| 18–24 | 6.6% |
| 25–34 | 10.6% |
| 35–54 | 22.7% |
| 55–64 | 15.8% |
| 65+ | 24.6% |
Dependency Ratios for Putnam County, Illinois
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 79.6
- Youth Dependency:
- 35.4
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 44.2
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Putnam County, Illinois
The median age in Putnam County, Illinois is 47.4 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Putnam County, Illinois is 5,601.
In Putnam County, Illinois, seniors (ages 65+) make up 24.6% of the population, while children under 18 represent 15.1%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Putnam County, Illinois is aging.