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Putnam County Community Unit School District 535
Putnam County Community Unit School District 535 is a unified school district in Illinois with a community population of 5,133. The median household income is $77,593 and the median age is 43.0.
5,133
Population
37
People / sq mi
$77,593
Median Income
43.0
Median Age
Putnam County Community Unit School District 535 covers 138 sq mi of land at 37.1 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 91.5% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 59.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.2% |
Economy & Income
$77,593
Median Household Income
$40,046
Per Capita Income
5.0%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment
Housing
$169,000
Median Home Value
$851
Median Rent
79.0%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
94.9%
High School+
20.9%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Putnam County Community Unit School District 535 serves a community with a population of 5,133 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Illinois.
The median household income in Putnam County Community Unit School District 535 is $77,593, with a per capita income of $40,046. The poverty rate is 5.0%.
Putnam County Community Unit School District 535 is 91.5% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 59.7% Asian, and 0.2% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Putnam County Community Unit School District 535, 94.9% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Putnam County Community Unit School District 535 is $169,000, with a median rent of $851. The homeownership rate is 79.0%.
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Data for Putnam County Community Unit School District 535 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 1732960).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.