Putnam (CDP), Connecticut facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Putnam (CDP), Connecticut
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Location in Windham County and the state of Connecticut.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Windham |
| Town | Putnam |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.2 sq mi (8.3 km2) |
| • Land | 3.2 sq mi (8.3 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2) |
| Elevation | 259 ft (79 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 7,214 |
| • Density | 2,250/sq mi (869/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
06260
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| Area code(s) | 860 |
| FIPS code | 09-62640 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2377854 |
Putnam District is a village and a special area called a census-designated place (CDP) in Windham County, Connecticut. A CDP is like a town center that has clear borders for counting people. It is not a separate city or town with its own government, but it is a specific area that the government tracks.
This CDP was created when the old city of Putnam changed its official status. It now includes the main part of the town of Putnam, located right by the Quinebaug River. This village is also part of the Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region. In 2010, about 7,214 people lived in Putnam District.
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Exploring Putnam District's Location
Putnam District is found in the state of Connecticut. It is part of Windham County. The area is known for its beautiful natural surroundings.
What is the Size of Putnam District?
According to information from the United States Census Bureau, Putnam District covers a total area of about 3.2 square miles (8.3 square kilometers). Almost all of this area, about 3.2 square miles (8.3 square kilometers), is land. Only a very small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.10 square kilometers), is water. This means there are very few large bodies of water within the CDP itself.
Who Lives in Putnam District?
Learning about the people who live in a place helps us understand its community. The numbers below are from the 2010 census.
How Many People Live Here?
In 2010, there were 7,214 people living in Putnam District. These people lived in 3,033 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Out of these households, 1,751 were families. The area had about 2,239 people per square mile. There were also 3,325 housing units, which are places where people can live.
What About Different Backgrounds?
The people in Putnam District come from many different backgrounds. In 2010, most residents, about 93.4%, were White. About 1.5% were African American, and 0.6% were Native American. Around 1.0% of the people were Asian. A small number, 2.7%, were from other races, and another 2.7% identified with two or more races. People who identified as Hispanic or Latino made up 3.6% of the population.
How Do Households Look in Putnam District?
About 26.8% of households in Putnam District had children under 18 living with them. This shows that many families with kids call this place home. About 36.2% of households were married couples living together. Some households, 15.2%, had a female head of the house with no husband present. About 42.3% of households were not families.
Many people lived alone. Around 33.3% of all households were made up of individuals living by themselves. About 13.5% of these individuals were 65 years old or older. On average, a household had 2.3 people, and a family had 2.9 people.
What is the Age Range of Residents?
The population in Putnam District includes people of all ages. About 23.6% of the people were under 18 years old. This means there are many young people and children in the community. About 9.2% were between 18 and 24 years old. The largest group, 28.0%, was between 25 and 44 years old. People aged 45 to 64 made up 25.6% of the population. Finally, 13.6% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age in Putnam District was 37 years.
How Do People Earn Money?
In 2010, the average income for a household in Putnam District was $42,271 per year. For families, the average income was $51,356. Men earned an average of $48,824, while women earned an average of $44,476. The average income per person in the CDP was $24,934.
About 13.6% of families and 18.0% of all people in Putnam District lived below the poverty line. This included 23.2% of those under 18 and 10.7% of those 65 or older.
Images for kids
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Front of Montgomery Ward Building
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Location in Windham County and the state of Connecticut.
See also
In Spanish: Putnam District para niños
