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Putnam, Alabama

Census designated place in Marengo County, Alabama · ZIP 36784

  • Marengo County
  • Census data · ACS 2019-2023
  • 58 (2019-2023 estimate)Population
  • 43Households
  • $46,300Median home value
  • 1ZIP codes

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Population, 2010 to 2020−10.9%
1701801902002010: 19320102020: 1722020193172
Population of Putnam at each census
CensusPopulation
2010193
2020172

As counted at each census, within the boundaries the area had then; the current estimate is in the glance card.

Sources: Census 2010 Summary File 1: total population, place level, state 01, retrieved November 14, 2026; Census 2020 Redistricting Data (P.L. 94-171): total population, place level, state 01, retrieved November 14, 2026.

Household income in Putnam
Under $50k67.5%
$50k to $100k18.6%
$100k to $150k0%
$150k to $200k0%
$200k and over14%

Share of households by income, American Community Survey 5-year 2019-2023, table S1901.

Source: American Community Survey 5-year subject table S1901 (household income) 2019–2023, place level, state 01, retrieved November 14, 2026.

Housing tenure in Putnam
Owner occupied
43 units
Renter occupied
0 units
Vacancy rate
44.2%

Occupied housing units by tenure and the share of all units vacant, American Community Survey 5-year 2019-2023, table DP04.

Source: American Community Survey 5-year data profile 2019–2023, place level, state 01, retrieved November 14, 2026.

Putnam compared with its county and state
Putnam compared with its county and state, American Community Survey 2019-2023
MeasurePutnamMarengo CountyAlabama
Population5819,0275,054,253
Median household incomeNot available$44,205$62,027
Median age64.041.139.3
Median home value$46,300$103,400$195,100
Bachelor’s degree or higher10.3%20.4%27.8%
Foreign-born residents0.0%1.2%3.8%
Owner-occupied homes100.0%69.0%69.9%
Mean commute to workNot available27.1 minutes25.4 minutes

Source: American Community Survey 5-year data profile 2019–2023, place level, state 01, retrieved November 14, 2026.

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