Putnam County, West Virginia
Putnam County: county in West Virginia, United States
About
Putnam County is a county located in the U.S. state of West Virginia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 55,486 and a population density of 61 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 56,428 inhabitants. Its county seat is Winfield. The county was created 208 years ago in 1818.
County Snapshot
Putnam County at a glance
Putnam County currently has 6 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
6
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
West Virginia counties
55
Open related pagesLargest city
Teays ValleyPopulation 13,175
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Putnam County
| Population | 56,428 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | West Virginia (United States) |
| Different from | Putnam County, Putnam County, Putnam County, Putnam County, Putnam County, Putnam County, Putnam County, Putnam County |
| Area | 908 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 1.3% |
| Land as percent of area | 98.7% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.5086,-81.9090 |
| Named for | Israel Putnam |
| Altitude | 883 feet / 269 meters |
| Capital | Winfield |
| Establishment | March 11, 1818 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 06:53:42 (19th April 2026) |
| Density | 62 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 1.67% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 61℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Putnam County is located at 38°30'31"N 81°54'32"W (38.5086200, -81.9089900). It has 5 neighbors: Cabell County, Jackson County, Kanawha County, Lincoln County and Mason County.
Putnam County map
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The largest city of Putnam County is Hurricane with a population of 6,389. Other cities include, Eleanor population 1,579, Buffalo population 1,263, Poca population 963 and Bancroft population 596. See all Putnam County cities & populated places.
Putnam County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Putnam County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Teays Valley | 13,175 | Census designated place |
| Hurricane | 6,389 | City in West Virginia |
| Eleanor | 1,579 | City in Putnam County, West Virginia, United States of America |
| Buffalo | 1,263 | Town in West Virginia, USA |
| Poca | 963 | City in Putnam County, West Virginia, United States of America |
| Bancroft | 596 | Town in West Virginia, United States |
Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Northwest wind 6 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Putnam County
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Putnam County increased by 1.67% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 55,486 | - | census |
| 2011 | 56,030 | 0.97% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 56,445 | 0.74% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 56,492 | 0.08% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 56,625 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 56,592 | -0.06% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 56,675 | 0.15% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 56,692 | 0.03% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 56,642 | -0.09% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 56,450 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 56,428 | -0.04% | estimation process |
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, 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.
West Virginia Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Kanawha County | 176,253 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Berkeley County | 122,125 | County in West Virginia, United States of America |
| Monongalia County | 106,819 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Cabell County | 91,589 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Wood County | 82,938 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Raleigh County | 72,920 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Harrison County | 66,870 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Mercer County | 58,258 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Jefferson County | 57,486 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Marion County | 55,962 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Charleston | 45,879 | The capital of West Virginia. |
| Huntington | 44,934 | The second-most populous city in West Virginia. |
| Fayette County | 42,062 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Ohio County | 41,182 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Wayne County | 39,054 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Greenbrier County | 34,319 | County in West Virginia, United States |