Putnam County, Tennessee
Putnam County: county in Tennessee, United States
About
Putnam County is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of the 2010 census, the population was 72,321 and a population density of 69 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 80,929 inhabitants. Its county seat is Cookeville. The county was created 172 years ago in 1854.
County Snapshot
Putnam County at a glance
Putnam County currently has 4 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
4
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Tennessee counties
95
Open related pagesLargest city
CookevillePopulation 35,060
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Putnam County
| Population | 80,929 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Tennessee (United States) |
| Different from | Putnam County, Putnam County, Putnam County, Putnam County, Putnam County, Putnam County, Putnam County, Putnam County |
| Twitter username | putnamematn |
| Area | 1043 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.4% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.6% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.1408,-85.4952 |
| Named for | Israel Putnam |
| Capital | Cookeville |
| Establishment | February 11, 1854 |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 16:17:52 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 78 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 10.64% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 81℉ Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Putnam County is located at 36°8'27"N 85°29'43"W (36.1408300, -85.4951900). It has 7 neighbors: Cumberland County, DeKalb County, Fentress County, Jackson County, Overton County, Smith County and White County.
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The largest city of Putnam County is Cookeville with a population of 35,060. Other cities include, Algood population 4,547, Monterey population 2,889 and Baxter population 1,543. See all Putnam County cities & populated places.
Putnam County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Putnam County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Cookeville | 35,060 | City in Tennessee, United States |
| Algood | 4,547 | City in Putnam County, Tennessee, United States of America |
| Monterey | 2,889 | Town in Tennessee, United States |
| Baxter | 1,543 | Town of the United States |
Weather
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7-Day ForecastDemographics
The population of Putnam County increased by 10.64% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72,321 | - | census |
| 2011 | 73,065 | 1.02% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 73,529 | 0.63% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 74,095 | 0.76% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 74,930 | 1.11% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 75,074 | 0.19% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 75,985 | 1.2% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 77,299 | 1.7% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 78,631 | 1.69% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 80,245 | 2.01% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 80,929 | 0.85% | estimation process |
People born in Putnam County (1)
American politician Wynne F. Clouse was born in Putnam County
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- Putnam County, New York county in Florida, United States with a population of 98,532 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.
Tennessee Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Shelby County | 936,017 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Davidson County | 694,176 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Nashville | 684,410 | The twenty-second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Nashville metropolitan area. |
| Memphis | 649,705 | The twenty-ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Memphis metropolitan area. |
| New South Memphis | 641,608 | This area of Memphis, situated in Shelby County at an elevation of 259 feet, is known for its rich musical heritage, particularly its influence on blues and rock and roll. |
| Knox County | 475,609 | County in Maine, United States |
| Hamilton County | 371,662 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Rutherford County | 339,261 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Williamson County | 245,348 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Montgomery County | 214,251 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Sumner County | 195,561 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Knoxville | 190,223 | The most populous city in Tennessee. |
| Chattanooga | 184,742 | The fourth most populous city in Tennessee. |
| Clarksville | 161,247 | The second most populous city in Tennessee. |
| Sullivan County | 158,755 | County in New York, United States |
| Murfreesboro | 150,757 | The second most populous city in Tennessee. |