Putnam is a somewhat small town located in the state of Connecticut. With a population of 9,312 people and three associated neighborhoods, Putnam is the 102nd largest community in Connecticut. Putnam has a large stock of pre-World War II architecture, making it one of the older and more historic towns in the country.Unlike some towns, Putnam isn’t mainly white- or blue-collar. Instead, the most prevalent occupations for people in Putnam are a mix of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Putnam is a town of sales and office workers, managers, and service providers. There are especially a lot of people living in Putnam who work in management occupations (13.44%), office and administrative support (12.45%), and teaching (8.13%). As is often the case in a small town, Putnam doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.The percentage of adults in Putnam who are college-educated is close to the national average for all communities of 21.84%: 18.15% of the adults in Putnam have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree. The per capita income in Putnam in 2022 was $34,342, which is low income relative to Connecticut, and middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $137,368 for a family of four. However, Putnam contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. Putnam is a very ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Putnam home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Putnam residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Putnam also has a sizeable Hispanic population (people of Hispanic origin can be of any race). People of Hispanic or Latino origin account for 16.74% of the town’s residents. Important ancestries of people in Putnam include French, Irish, French Canadian, Italian, and German. The most common language spoken in Putnam is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Portuguese.
