Putnam County, Florida
Encyclopedia
Putnam County is a county
located in the state
of Florida
. The entire county makes up the Palatka
Micropolitan Statistical Area. As of 2000, the population was 70,423. The U.S. Census Bureau
2009 estimate for the county was 72,893 http://www.census.gov/popest/counties/tables/CO-EST2005-01-12.xls. Its county seat
is Palatka, Florida
. The county is centrally located between Jacksonville
, Gainesville
, St. Augustine
, and Daytona Beach
.
28th county created from parts of St. Johns, Alachua, Orange
, Duval
, and Marion
counties. The county was named for Benjamin A. Putnam, who was a soldier in the First Seminole War
, a lawyer, Florida legislator, and the first president of the Florida Historic Society. The Putnam County (Fla.) Historical Society has determined that Benjamin A. Putnam is the grandson of Israel Putnam
, for whom other counties and places in the United States are named. Benjamin A. Putnam died in the county seat
of Palatka
in 1869.
of 2000, there were 70,423 people, 27,839 households, and 19,459 families residing in the county. The population density
was 98 people per square mile (38/km²). There were 33,870 housing units at an average density of 47 per square mile (18/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 77.91% White
, 17.04% Black
or African American
, 0.42% Native American
, 0.44% Asian
, 0.04% Pacific Islander
, 2.94% from other races
, and 1.20% from two or more races. 5.92% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 27,839 households out of which 28.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.80% were married couples
living together, 12.90% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.10% were non-families. 25.10% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 2.95.
In the county the population was spread out with 24.60% under the age of 18, 7.70% from 18 to 24, 24.20% from 25 to 44, 25.10% from 45 to 64, and 18.50% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 97.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.20 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $28,180, and the median income for a family was $34,499. Males had a median income of $29,975 versus $20,955 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $15,603. About 15.80% of families and 20.90% of the population were below the poverty line, including 30.60% of those under age 18 and 13.10% of those age 65 or over.
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County (United States)
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located in the state
U.S. state
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of Florida
Florida
Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it...
. The entire county makes up the Palatka
Palatka, Florida
Palatka is a city in Putnam County, Florida, United States. The population was 10,033 at the 2000 census. As of 2004, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau is 10,796. It is the county seat of Putnam County and includes East Palatka. Palatka is the principal city of the Palatka...
Micropolitan Statistical Area. As of 2000, the population was 70,423. The U.S. Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
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2009 estimate for the county was 72,893 http://www.census.gov/popest/counties/tables/CO-EST2005-01-12.xls. Its county seat
County seat
A county seat is an administrative center, or seat of government, for a county or civil parish. The term is primarily used in the United States....
is Palatka, Florida
Palatka, Florida
Palatka is a city in Putnam County, Florida, United States. The population was 10,033 at the 2000 census. As of 2004, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau is 10,796. It is the county seat of Putnam County and includes East Palatka. Palatka is the principal city of the Palatka...
. The county is centrally located between Jacksonville
Jacksonville, Florida
Jacksonville is the largest city in the U.S. state of Florida in terms of both population and land area, and the largest city by area in the contiguous United States. It is the county seat of Duval County, with which the city government consolidated in 1968...
, Gainesville
Gainesville, Florida
Gainesville is the largest city in, and the county seat of, Alachua County, Florida, United States as well as the principal city of the Gainesville, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area . The preliminary 2010 Census population count for Gainesville is 124,354. Gainesville is home to the sixth...
, St. Augustine
St. Augustine, Florida
St. Augustine is a city in the northeast section of Florida and the county seat of St. Johns County, Florida, United States. Founded in 1565 by Spanish explorer and admiral Pedro Menéndez de Avilés, it is the oldest continuously occupied European-established city and port in the continental United...
, and Daytona Beach
Daytona Beach, Florida
Daytona Beach is a city in Volusia County, Florida, USA. According to 2008 U.S. Census Bureau estimates, the city has a population of 64,211. Daytona Beach is a principal city of the Deltona – Daytona Beach – Ormond Beach, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area, which the census bureau estimated had...
.
History
Putnam County was created in 1849. It was Florida'sFlorida
Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it...
28th county created from parts of St. Johns, Alachua, Orange
Orange County, Florida
Orange County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida and is part of the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford Metropolitan Statistical Area . As of 2010 U.S. Census, the county had a population of 1,145,956....
, Duval
Duval County, Florida
Duval County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. As of 2010, the population was 864,263. Its county seat is Jacksonville, with which the Duval County government has been consolidated since 1968...
, and Marion
Marion County, Florida
Marion County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. The U.S. Census Bureau 2006 estimate for the county is 316,183. Its county seat is Ocala....
counties. The county was named for Benjamin A. Putnam, who was a soldier in the First Seminole War
Seminole Wars
The Seminole Wars, also known as the Florida Wars, were three conflicts in Florida between the Seminole — the collective name given to the amalgamation of various groups of native Americans and Black people who settled in Florida in the early 18th century — and the United States Army...
, a lawyer, Florida legislator, and the first president of the Florida Historic Society. The Putnam County (Fla.) Historical Society has determined that Benjamin A. Putnam is the grandson of Israel Putnam
Israel Putnam
Israel Putnam was an American army general and Freemason who fought with distinction at the Battle of Bunker Hill during the American Revolutionary War...
, for whom other counties and places in the United States are named. Benjamin A. Putnam died in the county seat
County seat
A county seat is an administrative center, or seat of government, for a county or civil parish. The term is primarily used in the United States....
of Palatka
Palatka, Florida
Palatka is a city in Putnam County, Florida, United States. The population was 10,033 at the 2000 census. As of 2004, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau is 10,796. It is the county seat of Putnam County and includes East Palatka. Palatka is the principal city of the Palatka...
in 1869.
Geography
According to the 2000 census, the county has a total area of 827.16 square miles (2,142.3 km²), of which 721.89 square miles (1,869.7 km²) (or 87.27%) is land and 105.27 square miles (272.6 km²) (or 12.73%) is water.Adjacent counties
- Clay County, FloridaClay County, FloridaClay County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. As of 2010, the population was 190,895. Its county seat is Green Cove Springs, Florida. Clay County is part of the Greater Jacksonville Metropolitan area.- History :...
- north - St. Johns County, FloridaSt. Johns County, FloridaSt. Johns County is a county located in northeastern Florida. As of the 2010 census, the population was 190,039. The county seat is St. Augustine. Due to the inclusion of Ponte Vedra Beach, it is one of the highest-income counties in the United States....
- northeast - Flagler County, FloridaFlagler County, FloridaFlagler County was created in 1917 from portions of Saint Johns and Volusia counties. It was named for Henry Morrison Flagler, a famous railroad builder who built the Florida East Coast Railway. Bunnell is the county seat of Flagler County....
- east - Volusia County, FloridaVolusia County, FloridaVolusia County is a county located in the state of Florida. The U.S. Census Bureau 2010 official county's population was 494,593 . Its county seat is DeLand, and its most populous city is currently Deltona....
- southeast - Marion County, FloridaMarion County, FloridaMarion County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. The U.S. Census Bureau 2006 estimate for the county is 316,183. Its county seat is Ocala....
- southwest - Alachua County, FloridaAlachua County, FloridaAlachua County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. The U.S. Census Bureau 2006 estimate for the county is 227,120. Its county seat is Gainesville, Florida. Alachua County is the home of the University of Florida and is also known for its diverse culture, local music, and artisans...
- west - Bradford County, FloridaBradford County, FloridaBradford County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. As of 2000, the population was 26,088. The 2005 U.S. Census Bureau estimate for the county was 28,118 . Its county seat is Starke, Florida. Bradford County is the home of the Florida State Prison as well as several other state...
- northwest
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 70,423 people, 27,839 households, and 19,459 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 98 people per square mile (38/km²). There were 33,870 housing units at an average density of 47 per square mile (18/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 77.91% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 17.04% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.42% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.44% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.04% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 2.94% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 1.20% from two or more races. 5.92% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or Latino
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
of any race.
There were 27,839 households out of which 28.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.80% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 12.90% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.10% were non-families. 25.10% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 2.95.
In the county the population was spread out with 24.60% under the age of 18, 7.70% from 18 to 24, 24.20% from 25 to 44, 25.10% from 45 to 64, and 18.50% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 97.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.20 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $28,180, and the median income for a family was $34,499. Males had a median income of $29,975 versus $20,955 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the county was $15,603. About 15.80% of families and 20.90% of the population were below the poverty line, including 30.60% of those under age 18 and 13.10% of those age 65 or over.
Incorporated
- City of Crescent CityCrescent City, FloridaCrescent City is a city in Putnam County, Florida, United States. The city is located on two lakes and is part of the Palatka Micropolitan Statistical Area. Crescent Lake lies to the east of town and Lake Stella is located to the west.-Geography:...
- Town of InterlachenInterlachen, FloridaInterlachen is a town in Putnam County, Florida, United States. The population was 1,475 at the 2000 census. The town is part of the Palatka Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Interlachen is located at ....
- City of PalatkaPalatka, FloridaPalatka is a city in Putnam County, Florida, United States. The population was 10,033 at the 2000 census. As of 2004, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau is 10,796. It is the county seat of Putnam County and includes East Palatka. Palatka is the principal city of the Palatka...
(County SeatCounty seatA county seat is an administrative center, or seat of government, for a county or civil parish. The term is primarily used in the United States....
) - Town of Pomona ParkPomona Park, FloridaPomona Park is a town in Putnam County, Florida, United States. The population was 789 at the 2000 census. As of 2004, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau is 799 . The town is part of the Palatka Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
- Town of WelakaWelaka, FloridaWelaka is a town situated on the St. Johns River in Putnam County, Florida. The population was 586 as of the 2000 census. According to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2004 estimates, the town had a population of 604...
Unincorporated
- BardinBardin, FloridaBardin is an unincorporated community in Putnam County, Florida, United States, located northwest of the city of Palatka. It was named after Hazard Bardin in about 1900. He was the first resident and operated a turpentine distillery business at the interception of Bardin Road and the creek....
- BostwickBostwick, FloridaBostwick is an unincorporated community in Putnam County, Florida, United States, located north of the city of Palatka on U.S. Route 17. It hosts the Bostwick Blueberry Festival usually in May or June of each year.-Geography:...
- Carraway
- East PalatkaEast Palatka, FloridaEast Palatka is a census-designated place in Putnam County, Florida, United States. The population was 1,654 at the 2010 census.-Geography:East Palatka is located at ....
- EdgarEdgar, FloridaEdgar is an unincorporated community in Putnam County, Florida, United States, located southwest of the town of Interlachen....
- FlorahomeFlorahome, FloridaFlorahome is an unincorporated community in Putnam County, Florida, United States. It is located on State Road 100. The town was established in 1899 by the Georgia Southern and Florida Railway. The streets are laid in a grid system. Streets north and south are named for trees or shrubs. Streets...
- Francis
- Fruitland
- GeorgetownGeorgetown, FloridaGeorgetown is an unincorporated community in Putnam County, Florida, United States, located on the shores of Lake George.-Geography:Georgetown is located at . Its elevation in 23 feet ....
- GrandinGrandin, FloridaGrandin is an unincorporated community in Putnam County, Florida, United States. It is located near the State Road 100/County Road 315 intersection. As of the 2000 Census, its population is 192....
- HollisterHollister, FloridaHollister is unincorporated community in Putnam County, Florida, United States. It is located off State Road 20, between Interlachen and Palatka.-Geography:Hollister is located at ....
- HuntingtonHuntington, Putnam County, FloridaHuntington is an unincorporated community located in Putnam County, Florida, United States. It is located at latitude 29° 26' 25" North, longitude 81° 33' 10" West....
- Johnson Crossroads
- Lake Como
- Mannville
- MelroseMelrose, FloridaMelrose is an unincorporated community in Alachua, Bradford, Clay, and Putnam counties in the U.S. state of Florida. It lies approximately one hour's drive from Jacksonville and one half hour's drive from Gainesville.-History:...
- Putnam HallPutnam Hall, FloridaPutnam Hall is an unincorporated community in Putnam County, Florida, United States. It is located near the State Road 100/State Road 26 intersection.-Geography:Putnam Hall is located at ....
- Rodman
- San MateoSan Mateo, FloridaSan Mateo is an unincorporated community in Putnam County, Florida, United States, located just southeast of the city of Palatka. It is on the east shore of the St. Johns River.-Geography:It is located at , with an elevation of...
- Satsuma
- Springside
- YelvingtonYelvington, FloridaYelvington is an unincorporated hamlet in Putnam County, Florida, United States. It is 3 miles in area, larger than Espanola. It is accessible to Flagler Estates in St. Johns County by Palatka Boulevard. Yelvington Road provides access to Palatka. There is about 10 households in the hamlet. The...
Education
The main campus of St. Johns River State College is located in Palatka (the county seat).link title
See also
- Drayton IslandDrayton IslandDrayton Island is a privately owned heavily wooded island at the northern end of Lake George on the west side of the Saint Johns River's main channel in Putnam County, Florida, United States....
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Putnam County, Florida
Government links/Constitutional offices
- Putnam County Board of County Commissioners official website
- Putnam County Supervisor of Elections
- Putnam County Property Appraiser
- Putnam County Sheriff's Office
- Putnam County Tax Collector
Special districts
Judicial branch
- Putnam County Clerk of Courts
- Public Defender, 7th Judicial Circuit of Florida serving FlaglerFlagler County, FloridaFlagler County was created in 1917 from portions of Saint Johns and Volusia counties. It was named for Henry Morrison Flagler, a famous railroad builder who built the Florida East Coast Railway. Bunnell is the county seat of Flagler County....
, Putnam, St. JohnsSt. Johns County, FloridaSt. Johns County is a county located in northeastern Florida. As of the 2010 census, the population was 190,039. The county seat is St. Augustine. Due to the inclusion of Ponte Vedra Beach, it is one of the highest-income counties in the United States....
, and VolusiaVolusia County, FloridaVolusia County is a county located in the state of Florida. The U.S. Census Bureau 2010 official county's population was 494,593 . Its county seat is DeLand, and its most populous city is currently Deltona....
counties - Office of the State Attorney, 7th Judicial Circuit of Florida
- Circuit and County Court for the 7th Judicial Circuit of Florida