The Poverty Rate for residents of Putnam County, Tennessee who were born citizens of the United States is 22.0%.
The Poverty Rate for residents of Putnam County, Tennessee who were born citizens of a country other than the US is 44.3%.
Of the 68,179 residents of Putnam County, Tennessee who were born citizens of the United States, 14,972 (22.0%) had income levels below the poverty line within the past year.
Conversely, 1,871 (44.3%) of 4,223 residents of Putnam County, Tennessee who were born citizens of a country other than the US reported income levels below the poverty line within the past year.
City | Poverty Rate | Respondents |
---|---|---|
Algood | 23.9% |
3,717 |
Baxter | 30.8% |
1,433 |
Cookeville | 28.7% |
29,690 |
Monterey | 32.6% |
2,815 |
Household Size | Poverty Level |
---|---|
1 | $12,140 |
2 | $16,460 |
3 | $20,780 |
4 | $25,100 |
5 | $29,420 |
6 | $33,740 |
Per Additional | +$4,320 |
The poverty line for Tennessee in 2018 is based on the federal guidelines, which begins at $12,140 for a single person, adding $4,320 for each additional person.