Putnam, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Putnam, Oklahoma
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Location of Putnam, Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Dewey |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.09 sq mi (0.22 km2) |
| • Land | 0.09 sq mi (0.22 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,965 ft (599 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 30 |
| • Density | 352.94/sq mi (136.71/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
73659
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| Area code(s) | 580 |
| FIPS code | 40-61250 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412512 |
Putnam is a small town located in Dewey County, Oklahoma, in the United States. In 2020, the town had a population of 30 people. Putnam is situated along a major road called U.S. Route 183.
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Where is Putnam Located?
Putnam is found in the southern part of Dewey County. If you travel north on U.S. Route 183, it's about 13 miles (21 km) to Taloga. Taloga is important because it is the main town, or county seat, of Dewey County.
How Big is Putnam?
The United States Census Bureau says that Putnam covers a total area of about 0.09 square miles (0.22 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no lakes or rivers within the town's official boundaries.
Who Lives in Putnam?
The number of people living in Putnam has changed over many years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 140 | — | |
| 1940 | 142 | 1.4% | |
| 1950 | 106 | −25.4% | |
| 1960 | 83 | −21.7% | |
| 1970 | 84 | 1.2% | |
| 1980 | 74 | −11.9% | |
| 1990 | 44 | −40.5% | |
| 2000 | 46 | 4.5% | |
| 2010 | 29 | −37.0% | |
| 2020 | 30 | 3.4% | |
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Population in 2000
In the year 2000, there were 46 people living in Putnam. These people lived in 20 different homes, and 16 of those were families. The town had about 30 houses available.
Most of the people in Putnam in 2000 were White, making up about 97.83% of the population. A small number, 2.17%, were Native American. Also, 2.17% of the people identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Households
Out of the 20 homes in Putnam in 2000, about 35% had children under 18 living there. Most homes, 70%, were married couples living together. About 10% of homes had a female head of household without a husband.
About 20% of all homes were made up of just one person. Some of these individuals, 10%, were 65 years old or older and lived alone. On average, there were 2.30 people in each home and 2.56 people in each family.
Age Groups in Putnam
The people in Putnam in 2000 were spread across different age groups. About 21.7% were under 18 years old. People aged 25 to 44 made up 28.3% of the population. The largest group, 34.8%, was between 45 and 64 years old. Finally, 15.2% of the population was 65 years old or older. The average age in Putnam was 44 years.
For every 100 females in Putnam, there were about 130 males. If you looked only at adults aged 18 and over, there were about 125 males for every 100 females.
Money and Income
In 2000, the average income for a household in Putnam was $40,417 per year. For families, the average income was slightly higher at $42,083 per year. Men generally earned more than women, with a median income of $16,875 for males compared to $15,625 for females. The average income per person in the town was $17,928.
At that time, no families and only 3.4% of the total population were living below the poverty line. This included no one under 18 and no one over 64 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Putnam (Oklahoma) para niños
