Putnam, AL is a small rural community located in the state of Alabama with a population of 21 people. The US population density for Putnam is 7.06 people per square mile, as compared to a US population density of 93.29 people per square mile. Despite its small size, Putnam offers many different year-round outdoor activities, like canoeing and fishing on Big Nance Creek, trail riding on Horse Creek Trail, and bird watching at Ross Lake Wildlife Management Area. There are several local businesses in Putnam that serve the community including The Bull Pen Restaurant & Barbeque and Puett Lumber Company. Additionally, there are several organizations in the area such as the Putnam Community Center and Putnam Baptist Church that provide residents with support and resources. Every August locals join together to watch the annual Alabama BBQ Championship held in Putnam which features barbeque competitions from all over the state.
The population in Putnam is 21. There are 2 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Putnam is 45.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Putnam is 1.8, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Putnam
- 46.7% are married
- 9.0% are divorced
- 43.2% are married with children
- 13.5% have children, but are single
Race in Putnam
- 0.0% are White
- 91.5% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 8.5% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander