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Putnam County, TN: growth, migration and housing
Putnam County has 86,612 residents, up 8.1% since 2020 (+1.9% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 2,614 households moved in and 2,508 moved out (+106 net), bringing in a net $30.2M of income. Median household income is $58,912, the median home $282,500 and median rent $908 a month.
In Tennessee: 21st of 95 counties for 5-year population growth · 83rd of 95 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 50th of 95 counties for median household income · 18th of 95 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) |
|---|---|---|
| White County, TN | 213 | $8.8M |
| Overton County, TN | 198 | $9.6M |
| Jackson County, TN | 137 | $6.1M |
| Cumberland County, TN | 132 | $6.6M |
| Davidson County, TN | 116 | $7.2M |
| Rutherford County, TN | 73 | $4.0M |
| Wilson County, TN | 68 | $4.2M |
| DeKalb County, TN | 60 | $3.0M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Putnam County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Overton County, TN | 256 | $12.1M |
| White County, TN | 244 | $11.3M |
| Jackson County, TN | 145 | $6.4M |
| Davidson County, TN | 136 | $7.9M |
| Cumberland County, TN | 134 | $6.3M |
| Wilson County, TN | 81 | $3.7M |
| Knox County, TN | 72 | $3.3M |
| Rutherford County, TN | 61 | $3.4M |
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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.