Putnam County, Ohio
Putnam County: county in Ohio, United States
About
Putnam County is a county located in the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2010 census, the population was 34,499 and a population density of 28 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 33,654 inhabitants. Its county seat is Ottawa. The county was created 206 years ago in 1820.
County Snapshot
Putnam County at a glance
Putnam County currently has 16 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
16
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Ohio counties
88
Open related pagesLargest city
OttawaPopulation 4,323
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Putnam County
| Population | 33,654 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Ohio (United States) |
| Different from | Putnam County, Putnam County, Putnam County, Putnam County, Putnam County, Putnam County, Putnam County, Putnam County |
| Plate code | 69 |
| Area | 1254 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.4% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.6% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.0221,-84.1317 |
| Named for | Israel Putnam |
| Capital | Ottawa |
| Establishment | February 12, 1820 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 00:59:55 (19th April 2026) |
| Density | 27 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -2.51% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Putnam County is located at 41°1'19"N 84°7'54"W (41.0220800, -84.1317300). It has 5 neighbors: Paulding County, Allen County, Defiance County, Henry County and Van Wert County.
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The largest city of Putnam County is Ottawa with a population of 4,323. Other cities include, Columbus Grove population 2,061, Leipsic population 2,016, Kalida population 1,583 and Rice population 1,300. See all Putnam County cities & populated places.
Putnam County Populated Places (more)
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Putnam County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Ottawa | 4,323 | Village in Ohio |
| Columbus Grove | 2,061 | Village in Putnam County, Ohio, United States |
| Leipsic | 2,016 | Town in Delaware |
| Kalida | 1,583 | City in Putnam County, Ohio, United States of America |
| Rice | 1,300 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Pandora | 1,101 | Village in Ohio |
| Continental | 1,085 | Airline in the United States |
| Glandorf | 1,030 | Town |
| Ottoville | 960 | Human settlement in Putnam County, Ohio, United States of America |
| Fort Jennings | 495 | Village in the United States |
| Dupont | 301 | Town in Ohio |
| West Leipsic | 188 | Village in the United States |
| Gilboa | 173 | Human settlement in Putnam County, Ohio, United States of America |
| Cloverdale | 159 | Township in Putnam County, Indiana |
| Belmore | 143 | Human settlement in Putnam County, Ohio, United States of America |
| Miller City | 138 | Human settlement in Putnam County, Ohio, United States of America |
Official website of Putnam County
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Putnam County decreased by 2.51% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 34,499 | - | census |
| 2011 | 34,385 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 34,207 | -0.52% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 34,123 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 34,198 | 0.22% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 34,026 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 34,007 | -0.06% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 33,860 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 33,802 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 33,861 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 33,654 | -0.62% | estimation process |
People born in Putnam County (4)
People born in Putnam County, including politician Cyrus Locher, politician George Washington Smith, Frank Herman Albright, .
More notable people
- Myrtle Dorsey she was born in 22/11/1885
Other places with the same name (8)
- Putnam County, New York county in Florida, United States with a population of 98,532 people.
- 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, 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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| Cleveland | 378,589 | The second most populous city in Ohio and the center of the Cleveland metropolitan area. |
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| Cincinnati | 304,548 | The third most populous city in Ohio and the center of the Cincinnati metropolitan area. |
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