Putnam County, Georgia
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| Putnam County, Georgia | |
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 Location in the state of Georgia |
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 Georgia's location in the USA |
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| Founded | December 10, 1807 |
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| Seat | Eatonton |
| Area - Total - Land - Water |
934 km² (361 mi²) 892 km² (345 mi²) 42 km² (16 mi²), 4.46% |
| Population - (2000) - Density |
18,812 21/km² |
| Website: www.putnamcountyga.us | |
Putnam County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of 2000, the population was 18,812. The 2005 Census Estimate shows a population of 19,829 [1]. The county seat is Eatonton, Georgia6.
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[edit] History
Putnam County is named in honor of Israel Putnam, who was a hero in the French and Indian War and a general in the American Revolutionary War. It was created on December 10, 1807.
[edit] Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 934 km² (361 mi²). 892 km² (345 mi²) of it is land and 42 km² (16 mi²) of it (4.46%) is water.
[edit] Major Highways
U.S. Highway 129
U.S. Highway 441
Georgia State Route 16
Georgia State Route 24
Georgia State Route 44
Georgia State Route 142
Georgia State Route 212
[edit] Adjacent Counties
- Morgan County (north)
- Greene County (northeast)
- Hancock County (east)
- Baldwin County (southeast)
- Jones County (southwest)
- Jasper County (west)
[edit] Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there were 18,812 people, 7,402 households, and 5,477 families residing in the county. The population density was 21/km² (55/mi²). There were 10,319 housing units at an average density of 12/km² (30/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 67.45% White, 29.90% Black or African American, 0.20% Native American, 0.66% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.82% from other races, and 0.92% from two or more races. 2.16% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 7,402 households out of which 28.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.80% were married couples living together, 12.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.00% were non-families. 22.00% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 2.90.
In the county the population was spread out with 23.20% under the age of 18, 7.70% from 18 to 24, 27.00% from 25 to 44, 28.00% from 45 to 64, and 14.10% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 97.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.40 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $36,956, and the median income for a family was $43,262. Males had a median income of $30,900 versus $21,823 for females. The per capita income for the county was $20,161. About 10.50% of families and 14.60% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.80% of those under age 18 and 9.80% of those age 65 or over.
