Putnam County, West Virginia Diversity Indicators (2024)

Total Population

57,177

Diversity Score

12.2

Diversity Tier

Low

Largest Group

White (Non-Hispanic)
93.6%%

Putnam County, West Virginia 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, West Virginia Population by Race & Ethnicity

Race / EthnicityPopulationPercentage
White (Non-Hispanic)53,54393.6%
Two or More Races1,5332.7%
Hispanic or Latino8711.5%
Black / African American5420.9%
Asian4580.8%
Other Race2130.4%
Native American170.0%
Pacific Islander00.0%


Diversity & Demographics FAQs for Putnam County, West Virginia

The largest racial or ethnic group in Putnam County, West Virginia is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 93.6% of the total population.

Since 2010, the diversity index for Putnam County, West Virginia has increased significantly. The area currently has a diversity score of 12.2/100, which is considered a Low level of diversity.
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