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Putnam County, New York has 73,413 active registered voters — 33.7% Republican, 30.4% Democratic, and 28.5% with no party affiliation, as of June 2026.
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How Putnam County voted for president
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Putnam County at a glance.
Putnam County had an estimated 98,409 residents in July 2024, the 29th most populous of New York's 62 counties, up 0.8% since the 2020 census. Of those, 79,569 are 18 or older, the voting-age population, and 20.3% are 65 or older. Its 73,413 active registered voters equal about 92.3% of that voting-age population.
It covers 230 square miles of land (427 people per square mile). The largest towns and cities are Carmel (33,992), Southeast (18,340), Kent (12,861), Putnam Valley (11,744) and Patterson (11,591). The American Community Survey (2020-2024) puts it at a median age of 44.0, a median household income of $126,257, 45.5% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher and 83.8% of occupied homes owned by the people living in them.
In 2024, 55,509 votes were cast for president, about 69.8% of the voting-age population; the Democratic ticket took 43.2% and the Republican ticket 56.8%. The two-party margin moved from R+7.5 in 2008 to R+13.6 in 2024.
- Population (2024 estimate)
- 98,409
- Population (2020 census base)
- 97,674
- Voting-age population (18+)
- 79,569
- Active voters per 100 adults
- 92.3
- Residents 65 and older
- 20.3%
- People per square mile
- 427
- Land area
- 230 sq mi
- Median age
- 44.0
- Median household income
- $126,257
- Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree
- 45.5%
- Owner-occupied homes
- 83.8%
Largest towns and cities
- Carmel 33,992
- Southeast 18,340
- Kent 12,861
- Putnam Valley 11,744
- Patterson 11,591
Presidential vote, 2008–2024
| Year | Democratic | Republican | Margin | Votes cast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 43.2% | 56.8% | R+13.6 | 55,509 |
| 2020 | 45.4% | 53.3% | R+7.9 | 54,989 |
| 2016 | 39.3% | 57.1% | R+17.8 | 44,186 |
| 2012 | 43.7% | 54.9% | R+11.2 | 40,883 |
| 2008 | 45.7% | 53.2% | R+7.5 | 47,244 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2024 population estimates and 2024 Gazetteer; American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates; certified county presidential returns. Growth, density and turnout are simple arithmetic on those figures.
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