Putnam County, Illinois Diversity Indicators (2024)

Total Population

5,601

Diversity Score

21.0

Diversity Tier

Moderate-Low

Largest Group

White (Non-Hispanic)
88.6%%

Putnam County, Illinois Racial & Ethnic Breakdown

Bar chart showing racial distribution in  for 2024
Figure 1: Percentage breakdown of the population by race and ethnicity in (2024).


Putnam County, Illinois Population by Race & Ethnicity

Race / EthnicityPopulationPercentage
White (Non-Hispanic)4,96088.6%
Hispanic or Latino3686.6%
Two or More Races1803.2%
Asian420.7%
Other Race300.5%
Black / African American190.3%
Native American20.0%
Pacific Islander00.0%


Diversity & Demographics FAQs for Putnam County, Illinois

The largest racial or ethnic group in Putnam County, Illinois is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 88.6% of the total population.

Since 2010, the diversity index for Putnam County, Illinois has increased significantly. The area currently has a diversity score of 21.0/100, which is considered a Moderate-Low level of diversity.
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