Population 93 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Putney
Household size in Putney
| Period | Putney | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.36 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.33 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.34 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.58 | 2.48 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.22 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
At 2.58 people per household, Putney sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is bigger than in South Dakota overall, where it has 2.48 people. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.36, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Putney
| Period | Putney | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.7 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.4 | 38.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 50.9 | 38.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 30.9 | 38.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | −17.8 | +1.0 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 30.9, Putney is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults and children.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Putney
| Period | Putney | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.3% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.2% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 3.5% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.7% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +4.4 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Putney: 7.7% of households, against 11.6% nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Putney
Renters in Putney
| Period | Putney | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.4% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.8% | 32.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.3% | 32.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 5.9% | 31.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −12.5 pts | +0.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 5.9% of households in Putney rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 71.9% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Putney
| Period | Putney | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.6% | 11.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.4% | 10.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 22.8% | 11.6% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.3% | 10.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +9.7 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Putney: 15.3% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Putney
| Period | Putney | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1938 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1953 | 1974 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1951 | 1977 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1950 | 1981 | 1980 |
| Change | +12 | +9 | +6 |
Putney is a place of older homes: half were built before 1950, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Putney
| Period | Putney | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $198 | $631 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $535 | $692 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $580 | $798 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,682 | $1,000 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,484 | +$369 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Putney costs $1,682 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 22.7% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Putney
Bachelor's degrees in Putney
| Period | Putney | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.3% | 26.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.5% | 27.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.5% | 29.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.5% | 32.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | +5.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Putney: 19.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Putney
| Period | Putney | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.1% | 89.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.9% | 91.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.4% | 91.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.4% | 93.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.3 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Putney: 97.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Putney
| Period | Putney | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.0% | 4.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 1.8% | 4.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 0.3% | 3.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.8% | 3.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Putney has been strong: just 1.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Putney compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Putney | 2.58 | 30.9 | 7.7% | 5.9% | 15.3% | 1950 | $1,682 | 19.5% | 97.4% | 1.8% |
| Tacoma Park | 2.47 | 39.8 | 8.1% | 7.1% | 14.3% | 1969 | $1,288 | 19.2% | 95.4% | 5.0% |
| Huffton | 2.57 | 31.5 | 7.6% | 7.7% | 16.1% | 1950 | $1,650 | 19.4% | 97.1% | 1.8% |
| Groton | 2.58 | 35.8 | 4.3% | 24.5% | 11.3% | 1974 | $1,010 | 31.6% | 95.7% | 2.0% |
| James | 2.30 | 45.3 | 2.7% | 6.2% | 17.3% | 1974 | $1,075 | 16.6% | 95.3% | 5.4% |
| Columbia | 2.54 | 33.9 | 7.8% | 6.3% | 14.9% | 1956 | $1,548 | 19.4% | 96.7% | 2.9% |
| Bath | 2.46 | 45.4 | 6.5% | 7.9% | 13.8% | 1986 | $990 | 22.9% | 93.6% | 5.8% |
| Claremont | 2.55 | 33.3 | 7.1% | 11.8% | 18.4% | 1952 | $1,561 | 19.2% | 96.5% | 1.6% |
| Houghton | 2.45 | 43.9 | 5.8% | 25.8% | 33.3% | 1966 | $946 | 17.0% | 92.6% | 1.1% |
| Ferney | 2.16 | 48.6 | 3.1% | 6.9% | 19.0% | 1970 | $1,005 | 10.4% | 95.4% | 7.0% |
| Andover | 2.11 | 54.6 | 7.3% | 18.1% | 23.4% | 1949 | $814 | 15.8% | 94.5% | 3.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Putney. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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