Putnam, Alabama facts for kids
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Putnam, Alabama
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 Putnam, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Putnam, Alabama
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Marengo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9.48 sq mi (24.6 km2) |
| • Land | 9.48 sq mi (24.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 226 ft (69 m) |
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| • Total | 172 |
| • Density | 18.13/sq mi (7.00/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 334 |
| FIPS code | 01-62952 |
Putnam is a small community in Marengo County, Alabama, United States. It is an unincorporated community and a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the U.S. Census Bureau defines for collecting statistics. In 2020, about 172 people lived there.
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Geography
Where is Putnam?
Putnam is located in the southwestern part of Marengo County, Alabama. You can find it along Alabama State Route 69. The community is about 28 miles (45 km) southwest of Linden, which is the main town of the county. It is also about 24 miles (39 km) north of Coffeeville.
Land and Water
Putnam sits at an elevation of 226 feet (69 meters) above sea level. The U.S. Census Bureau says that the Putnam CDP covers an area of 9.5 square miles (24.6 square kilometers). All of this area is land. Horse Creek borders the community to the north, and Big Bunny Creek is to the south. Both of these creeks flow west and eventually join the Tombigbee River.
People of Putnam
Population Changes
The number of people living in Putnam has changed over the years.
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| 2010 | 193 | — | |
| 2020 | 172 | −10.9% | |
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In 2010, there were 193 people living in the area. By 2020, the population had slightly decreased to 172 people.
Community Makeup
According to the 2010 United States Census, the people living in Putnam came from different backgrounds. About 72.5% of the residents were Black, and 23.3% were White. A smaller number, 2.6%, were Native American. The remaining 1.6% of the population identified as being from two or more racial groups.
See also
In Spanish: Putnam (Alabama) para niños
