Florida

Putnam

73,321
2020 population
1850
first census record
18
census records

About Putnam

Putnam, Florida, first appears in the United States federal census in 1850, when it recorded a population of 687. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 73,321.

Its recorded population peaked at 74,364 in 2010, and has since declined by roughly 1 percent.

On the ground today, 8 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Capture of Osceola 1837, Battle of the St. Johns River / Welaka Fight, Capt. Dickison's Action at Horse Landing, and 22 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202073,321
201074,364
200070,423
199065,070
198050,549
197036,290
196032,212
195023,615
194018,698
193018,096
192014,568
191013,096
190011,641
189011,186
18806,261
18703,821
18602,712
1850687
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Putnam

Military engagements that took place in Putnam, Florida.

Capture of Osceola 1837
1837
Battle of the St. Johns River / Welaka Fight
1838
Capt. Dickison's Action at Horse Landing
1864
Palatka Operations
1864
Capture of USS Columbine
1864
Expedition to Palatka Florida
1864
Battle of Horse Landing (FL)
1864
Skirmish at Palatka South Approach
1864

Historic places in Putnam

National Register of Historic Places listings in Putnam, Florida.

Central Academy
Palatka
Mount Royal
Welaka
Old A.C.L. Union Depot
Palatka
Larimer Memorial Library
Palatka
Bronson-Mulholland House
Palatka
Bostwick School
Bostwick
St. Marks Episcopal Church
Palatka
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Frequently asked about Putnam

When does Putnam first appear in the US census?
Putnam, Florida first appears in the federal census in 1850, with a recorded population of 687.
What is the population of Putnam?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Putnam had a recorded population of 73,321.
When did Putnam's population peak?
Putnam's recorded population peaked at 74,364 in 2010.
Were any battles fought in Putnam?
8 documented military engagements took place in Putnam, including Capture of Osceola 1837, Battle of the St. Johns River / Welaka Fight, Capt. Dickison's Action at Horse Landing.
How many historic places are in Putnam?
22 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Putnam, Florida.
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