Putnam County, New York
Putnam County: county in Florida, United States
About
Putnam County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. As of the 2010 census, the population was 99,710 and a population density of 47 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 98,532 inhabitants. Its county seat is Palatka. The county was created 177 years ago in 1849.
County Snapshot
Putnam County at a glance
Putnam County currently has 10 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
10
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New York counties
61
Open related pagesLargest city
CarmelPopulation 34,339
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Quick Facts about Putnam County
| Population | 98,532 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | New York (United States) |
| Different from | Putnam County, Putnam County, Putnam County, Putnam County, Putnam County, Putnam County, Putnam County, Putnam County |
| Area | 2142 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 12% |
| Land as percent of area | 88% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.4267,-73.7495 |
| Named for | Benjamin Alexander Putnam |
| Altitude | 810 feet / 247 meters |
| Capital | Palatka |
| Establishment | January 18, 1849 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 18:01:05 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 46 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -1.2% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Putnam County is located at 41°25'36"N 73°44'58"W (41.4266600, -73.7495100). It has 7 neighbors: Alachua County, Bradford County, Clay County, Flagler County, Marion County, Saint Johns County and Volusia County.
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The largest city of Putnam County is Carmel with a population of 34,339. Other cities include, Patterson population 11,812, Putnam Valley population 11,507, Mahopac population 8,369 and Brewster population 2,334. See all Putnam County cities & populated places.
Putnam County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Putnam County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Carmel | 34,339 | Town in New York |
| Patterson | 11,812 | Town in Putnam County, New York, United States |
| Putnam Valley | 11,507 | Town in New York |
| Mahopac | 8,369 | Hamlet in New York |
| Lake Carmel | 8,282 | Census-designated place in Putnam County, New York |
| Putnam Lake | 3,844 | Census-designated place in Putnam County, New York |
| Brewster | 2,334 | Village in New York |
| Brewster Hill | 2,089 | Census-designated place in Putnam County, New York |
| Peach Lake | 1,629 | Census designated place |
| Nelsonville | 632 | Village in New York |
Official website of Putnam County
Official Website- Palatka
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Putnam County decreased by 1.2% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 99,710 | - | census |
| 2011 | 99,827 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 99,625 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 99,572 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 99,438 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 99,185 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 98,761 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 98,856 | 0.1% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 98,814 | -0.04% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 98,320 | -0.5% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 98,532 | 0.22% | estimation process |
People born in Putnam County (2)
People born in Putnam County, including politician Emory Hilliard Price, judge and politician R. B. Gautier, .
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Other places with the same name (8)
- Putnam County, Tennessee county in Tennessee, United States with a population of 80,929 people.
- Putnam County, Florida county in Florida, United States with a population of 74,815 people.
- Putnam County, West Virginia county in West Virginia, United States with a population of 56,428 people.
- Putnam County, Indiana county in Indiana, United States with a population of 37,469 people.
- Putnam County, Ohio county in Ohio, United States with a population of 33,654 people.
- Putnam County, Georgia county in Georgia, United States with a population of 22,520 people.
- Putnam County, Illinois county in Illinois, United States with a population of 5,716 people.
- Putnam County, Missouri county in Missouri, United States with a population of 4,688 people.
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|---|---|---|
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| Queens | 2,339,150 | The most populous borough of New York City. |
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