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Putnam County, FL market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Putnam County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 77,734
- +5.9% since 2020
- Households
- 31,360
- Median household income
- $47,934
- +27.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $160,300
- Jobs located here
- 17,308
- Highest market score
- 84
- Insurance agencies, #137 of 2,272 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 77,734 people live in Putnam County, in 31,360 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Putnam County grew 5.9%, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Putnam County is $47,934 a year, 41% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 27.3% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Putnam County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 118, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (51).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Putnam County are for insurance agencies (84), chiropractors (75) and bakeries and dessert shops (75). Putnam County ranks #137 of 2,272 scored counties for insurance agencies.
Putnam County is part of the Palatka area. For its number of households, Putnam County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for convenience stores (2.4 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate businesses (64% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Putnam County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Putnam County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insurance agencies | 84 | #137 of 2,272 | 21 | 6.7 | $3.5M | 276 | 18 |
| Chiropractors | 75 | #129 of 1,490 | 6 | 1.9 | $4.9M | 204 | 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 75 | #155 of 1,889 | 11 | 3.5 | $8.6M | 208 | 6 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 72 | #174 of 1,327 | 6 | 1.9 | $4.2M | 138 | 4 |
| Spas and skin care | 67 | #301 of 1,769 | 16 | 5.1 | $1.4M | 164 | 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 67 | #340 of 1,886 | 17 | 5.4 | $1.7M | 175 | 14 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 67 | #469 of 2,087 | 27 | 8.6 | $1.8M | 143 | 4 |
| House cleaning | 66 | #151 of 847 | 6 | 1.9 | $6.5M | 101 | 5 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 65 | #541 of 2,210 | 40 | 12.8 | $1.2M | 140 | 4 |
| Car washes and detailing | 64 | #363 of 1,451 | 9 | 2.9 | $2.8M | 112 | 4 |
| Hair salons | 64 | #484 of 2,339 | 38 | 12.1 | $604K | 140 | 12 |
| Pet businesses | 64 | #517 of 2,200 | 28 | 8.9 | $793K | 90 | 10 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 62 | #672 of 2,405 | 117 | 37.3 | $811K | 122 | 37 |
| Auto repair shops | 61 | #699 of 2,378 | 55 | 17.5 | $463K | 104 | 16 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 61 | #724 of 2,405 | 229 | 73.0 | $414K | 112 | 87 |
| Barbershops | 60 | #444 of 1,356 | 8 | 2.6 | $2.9M | 152 | Under 3 |
| Gyms | 59 | #557 of 1,792 | 11 | 3.5 | $1.4M | 110 | Under 3 |
| Real estate | 59 | #611 of 2,229 | 43 | 13.7 | Index only | 218 | 34 |
| Pizza | 59 | #687 of 2,090 | 20 | 6.4 | $4.7M | 93 | 43 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 59 | #689 of 2,385 | 76 | 24.2 | $302K | 142 | 18 |
| Auto repair and car care | 59 | #809 of 2,401 | 96 | 30.6 | $265K | 99 | 26 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 58 | #528 of 1,461 | 9 | 2.9 | $2.5M | 97 | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 58 | #672 of 2,088 | 20 | 6.4 | $788K | 119 | Under 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 57 | #744 of 2,063 | 26 | 8.3 | $3.6M | 99 | 6 |
| Electricians | 56 | #441 of 1,160 | 6 | 1.9 | $12.4M | 103 | 19 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 56 | #513 of 1,302 | 8 | 2.6 | $3.7M | 117 | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | 56 | #550 of 1,422 | 11 | 3.5 | $2.7M | 111 | 9 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 56 | #734 of 2,176 | 38 | 12.1 | Index only | 196 | 24 |
| Funeral homes | 54 | #613 of 1,472 | 13 | 4.1 | $395K | 58 | 8 |
| Home repair trades | 54 | #822 of 2,057 | 25 | 8.0 | $3M | 122 | 61 |
| Veterinarians | 53 | #674 of 1,485 | 11 | 3.5 | $2M | 74 | 7 |
| Gas stations | 53 | #1,040 of 2,358 | 46 | 14.7 | $1.8M | 77 | 34 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 52 | #1,077 of 2,222 | 37 | 11.8 | $2.6M | 84 | 43 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 51 | #675 of 1,493 | 14 | 4.5 | $2.8M | 94 | 41 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 51 | #809 of 1,707 | 15 | 4.8 | $5M | 104 | 29 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 51 | #812 of 1,771 | 24 | 7.7 | $1.6M | 96 | 53 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 49 | #701 of 1,334 | 8 | 2.6 | $2M | 98 | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | 49 | #800 of 1,530 | 11 | 3.5 | $2.3M | 93 | Under 3 |
| Grocery stores | 49 | #1,054 of 2,070 | 21 | 6.7 | $7.9M | 85 | 12 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 49 | #1,227 of 2,394 | 148 | 47.2 | $198K | 130 | 66 |
| Nail salons | 45 | #830 of 1,328 | 13 | 4.1 | $1.8M | 106 | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | 42 | #1,035 of 1,611 | 13 | 4.1 | $770K | 77 | 20 |
| Laundromats | 39 | #517 of 785 | 5 | 1.6 | $9.8M | 79 | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 35 | #1,286 of 1,656 | 27 | 8.6 | $1.1M | 61 | 40 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 33 | #1,870 of 2,402 | 90 | 28.7 | $1.8M | 54 | 24 |
| Convenience stores | 29 | #1,841 of 2,261 | 61 | 19.5 | $2.7M | 35 | 12 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.3 | $9.7M | 95 | 7 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.3 | $5.6M | 123 | 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.3 | $18.6M | 220 | 13 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.0 | Index only | 52 | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.6 | $24.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.6 | $12.7M | Too few | 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.3 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.3 | Index only | Too few | 6 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.3 | $15.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Putnam County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $25.5M | $812 | 85 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $84.8M | $2,703 | 104 |
| Food away from home | $94.9M | $3,026 | 74 |
| Groceries | $165.9M | $5,289 | 84 |
| Personal care products and services | $22.9M | $731 | 73 |
| Child care and other personal services | $10M | $319 | 55 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $15.8M | $502 | 51 |
| Medical and dental services | $29.3M | $936 | 73 |
| Pets | $22.2M | $708 | 78 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $49.2M | $1,569 | 76 |
| Vehicle insurance | $72.7M | $2,319 | 118 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $74.4M | $2,371 | 79 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $38.7M | $1,235 | 87 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $406.4M | $12,958 | 78 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Putnam County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 77,734+5.9% since 2020
- Households
- 31,360
- Median age
- 44.4
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 75%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.8
- Land area
- 728 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 103
- Median household income
- $47,934+27.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $68,007
- Median home value
- $160,300
- Jobs located here
- 17,308
- Daytime population
- 63,587Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Putnam County, FL growing?
Population estimates put Putnam County at 77,734 people in 2025, up 5.9% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 31,360 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 27.3%, before inflation.
How much do households in Putnam County, FL spend?
Households in Putnam County spend about $406.4M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $165.9M on groceries and $94.9M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Putnam County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 118, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (51).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Putnam County, FL?
Of the business types scored in Putnam County, insurance agencies (84), chiropractors (75) and bakeries and dessert shops (75) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For insurance agencies, that ranks #137 of 2,272 scored counties.
How does Putnam County, FL compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Putnam County is $47,934, 41% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 5.9% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $160,300, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for convenience stores (2.4 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate businesses (64% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 46 of the 56 business types have a score in Putnam County, each ranked against other counties.
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