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Putnam County, IN: growth, migration and housing
Putnam County has 37,876 residents, up 3.2% since 2020 (+0.3% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 1,075 households moved in and 1,012 moved out (+63 net), bringing in a net $13.0M of income. Median household income is $78,378, the median home $218,900 and median rent $884 a month.
In Indiana: 12th of 92 counties for 5-year population growth · 17th of 92 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 15th of 92 counties for median household income · 26th of 92 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Putnam County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Hendricks County, IN | 254 | $17.8M |
| Marion County, IN | 168 | $10.4M |
| Owen County, IN | 63 | $2.7M |
| Clay County, IN | 58 | $2.6M |
| Morgan County, IN | 56 | $3.1M |
| Montgomery County, IN | 36 | $1.4M |
| Vigo County, IN | 33 | $1.7M |
| Johnson County, IN | 24 | $1.5M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Putnam County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Hendricks County, IN | 164 | $10.1M |
| Marion County, IN | 120 | $4.8M |
| Clay County, IN | 76 | $3.4M |
| Vigo County, IN | 54 | $2.7M |
| Owen County, IN | 49 | $1.9M |
| Montgomery County, IN | 46 | $3.1M |
| Morgan County, IN | 39 | $2.3M |
| Parke County, IN | 34 | $1.6M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.