Putnam & Overton Counties--Cookeville city PUMA, TN

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2022 Population

115,367

8.1% 1-year decline

US Senator

Marsha Blackburn

Republican Party

US Senator

Bill Hagerty

Republican Party

2022 Median Age

39.1

2.01% 1-year decrease

2022 Poverty Rate

17.1%

0.485% 1-year decrease

2022 Median Household Income

$52,308

13.1% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$197,500

25.7% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

47,830

6.11% 1-year decline

About

In 2022, Putnam & Overton Counties--Cookeville city PUMA, TN had a population of 115k people with a median age of 39.1 and a median household income of $52,308. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Putnam & Overton Counties--Cookeville city PUMA, TN declined from 125,534 to 115,367, a −8.1% decrease and its median household income grew from $46,233 to $52,308, a 13.1% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Putnam & Overton Counties--Cookeville city PUMA, TN are White (Non-Hispanic) (89.6%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.35%), White (Hispanic) (2.03%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.77%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.67%).

5.08% of the households in Putnam & Overton Counties--Cookeville city PUMA, TN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98% of the residents in Putnam & Overton Counties--Cookeville city PUMA, TN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Putnam & Overton Counties--Cookeville city PUMA, TN are Tennessee Technological University (221847) (2,502 degrees awarded in 2022), Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Livingston (257 degrees), and Genesis Career College-Cookeville (171 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Putnam & Overton Counties--Cookeville city PUMA, TN was $197,500, and the homeownership rate was 66.4%.

Most people in Putnam & Overton Counties--Cookeville city PUMA, TN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Putnam & Overton Counties--Cookeville city PUMA, TN was 2 cars per household.

Putnam & Overton Counties--Cookeville city PUMA, TN borders Barren River Area Development District (Outer) PUMA, KY, Lake Cumberland Area Development District (West) PUMA, KY, Lake Cumberland Area Development District (East) PUMA, KY, Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN, Campbell, Claiborne & Scott Counties PUMA, TN, and Cumberland, White & Fentress Counties--Crossville city PUMA, TN.

United States Kentucky Tennessee

Population & Diversity

Putnam & Overton Counties--Cookeville city PUMA, TN is home to a population of 115k people, from which 98% are citizens. As of 2022, 3.68% of Putnam & Overton Counties--Cookeville city PUMA, TN residents were born outside of the country (4.25k people).

In 2022, there were 38.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (103k people) in Putnam & Overton Counties--Cookeville city PUMA, TN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.71k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 2.34k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Putnam & Overton Counties--Cookeville city PUMA, TN are Spanish (3,658 households), German (324 households), and French (Incl. Cajun) (254 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

57,920

Women

50.5%

56,706

Men

49.5%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 114,626 inhabitants, with 49.5% men, and 50.5% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

98%

2022 Citizenship

98.3%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 98% of Putnam & Overton Counties--Cookeville city PUMA, TN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Putnam & Overton Counties--Cookeville city PUMA, TN was 98.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Putnam & Overton Counties--Cookeville city PUMA, TN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Putnam & Overton Counties--Cookeville city PUMA, TN

White (Non-Hispanic)
103k ± 257
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
2.71k ± 404
White (Hispanic)
2.34k ± 536

5.32%

Hispanic Population

6.14k people

5.32% of the people in Putnam & Overton Counties--Cookeville city PUMA, TN are hispanic (6.14k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Putnam & Overton Counties--Cookeville city PUMA, TN as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Guatemala
1,306 ± 882 people
Mexico
516 ± 556 people
India
301 ± 425 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Putnam & Overton Counties--Cookeville city PUMA, TN was Guatemala, the natal country of 1,306 Putnam & Overton Counties--Cookeville city PUMA, TN residents, followed by Mexico with 516 and India with 301.

Foreign-Born Population

3.68%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

4.25k people

3.07%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

3.85k people

As of 2022, 3.68% of Putnam & Overton Counties--Cookeville city PUMA, TN residents (4.25k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Putnam & Overton Counties--Cookeville city PUMA, TN was 3.07%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Putnam & Overton Counties--Cookeville city PUMA, TN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
3,658 households (3.35%)
German
324 households (0.296%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
254 households (0.232%)

5.08% of the households in Putnam & Overton Counties--Cookeville city PUMA, TN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2022, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Putnam & Overton Counties--Cookeville city PUMA, TN was Spanish. 3.35% of the households in Putnam & Overton Counties--Cookeville city PUMA, TN reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,401 ± 328
Gulf War (2001-)
1,411 ± 298
Gulf War (1990s)
781 ± 187

Putnam & Overton Counties--Cookeville city PUMA, TN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.7 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Putnam & Overton Counties--Cookeville city PUMA, TN employs 47.8k people. The largest industries in Putnam & Overton Counties--Cookeville city PUMA, TN are Restaurants & Food Services (4,026 people), Elementary & secondary schools (2,950 people), and Construction (2,286 people), and the highest paying industries are Management, scientific & technical consulting services ($167,737), Pharmacies & drug stores ($129,359), and Computer Systems Design ($114,648).

Males in Putnam & Overton Counties--Cookeville city PUMA, TN have an average income that is 1.38 times higher than the average income of females, which is $43,520. The income inequality in Putnam & Overton Counties--Cookeville city PUMA, TN (measured using the Gini index) is 0.435, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

24,045

Women

48.4%

25,598

Men

51.6%

The workforce of Putnam & Overton Counties--Cookeville city PUMA, TN in 2020 was 49,643 people, with 48.4% woman, and 51.6% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Putnam & Overton Counties--Cookeville city PUMA, TN.

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Occupations

47.8k

2022 Value

−6.11%

1 Year decline

± −6.11%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Putnam & Overton Counties--Cookeville city PUMA, TN declined at a rate of −6.11%, from 50.9k employees to 47.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Putnam & Overton Counties--Cookeville city PUMA, TN, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,643 people), Cooks (1,294 people), and Retail salespersons (1,147 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Putnam & Overton Counties--Cookeville city PUMA, TN.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Tennessee (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

47.8k

2022 Value

−6.11%

1 Year decline

± −6.11%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Putnam & Overton Counties--Cookeville city PUMA, TN declined at a rate of −6.11%, from 50.9k employees to 47.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Putnam & Overton Counties--Cookeville city PUMA, TN, are Restaurants & Food Services (4,026 people), Elementary & secondary schools (2,950 people), and Construction (2,286 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Putnam & Overton Counties--Cookeville city PUMA, TN, though some of these residents may live in Putnam & Overton Counties--Cookeville city PUMA, TN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$39,422

Median earning men ± $2,104

$30,937

Median earning women ± $1,716

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Information ($57,454), Public Administration ($54,389), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($51,154).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Public Administration ($45,508), Information ($41,068), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($39,103).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.51%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.98M people employed in Kentucky. This represents a 2.51% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 14.4%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Kentucky.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Tennessee went to Donald J. Trump with 60.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.978%).

Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty are the senators currently representing the state of Tennessee. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Tennessee is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Putnam & Overton Counties--Cookeville city PUMA, TN. Showing the available data for Tennessee.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (60.7%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.5%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.978%)
Independent Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Tennessee went to Donald J. Trump with 60.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.978%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Tennessee for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Tennessee

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Marsha Blackburn

Senator from Tennessee

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Bill Hagerty

Senator from Tennessee

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty are the senators currently representing Tennessee.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Tennessee over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Tennessee

Tennessee is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Tennessee have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Putnam & Overton Counties--Cookeville city PUMA, TN awarded 3,050 degrees. The student population of Putnam & Overton Counties--Cookeville city PUMA, TN in 2022 is skewed towards men, with 6,272 male students and 5,709 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Putnam & Overton Counties--Cookeville city PUMA, TN are White (2,592 and 87%), followed by Black or African American (133 and 4.47%), Hispanic or Latino (101 and 3.39%), and Two or More Races (72 and 2.42%).

The largest universities in Putnam & Overton Counties--Cookeville city PUMA, TN by number of degrees awarded are Tennessee Technological University (221847) (2,502 and 82%), Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Livingston (257 and 8.43%), and Genesis Career College-Cookeville (171 and 5.61%).

The most popular majors in Putnam & Overton Counties--Cookeville city PUMA, TN are General Business Administration & Management (224 and 7.34%), Registered Nursing (223 and 7.31%), and Mechanical Engineering (146 and 4.79%).

The median tuition cost in Putnam & Overton Counties--Cookeville city PUMA, TN for a public four year colleges is $8,520 for in-state students and $18,552 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Putnam & Overton Counties--Cookeville city PUMA, TN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 78.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 36.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 11,981 (52.3% men and 47.7% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 11,981 students enrolled in Putnam & Overton Counties--Cookeville city PUMA, TN, 52.3% men and 47.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 9,492 records, of which 48.7% were women and 51.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Mechanical Engineering
131 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
121 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
145 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Putnam & Overton Counties--Cookeville city PUMA, TN was Mechanical Engineering with 131 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Putnam & Overton Counties--Cookeville city PUMA, TN according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Tennessee Technological University (221847)
2,502 degrees awarded
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Livingston
257 degrees awarded
Genesis Career College-Cookeville
171 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Tennessee Technological University (221847) with 2,502 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 1,362 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Putnam & Overton Counties--Cookeville city PUMA, TN, which is 0.807 times less than the 1,688 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,592 degrees mean that there were 19.5 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 133 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private for-profit, 2-year ($16,137) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,282) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,280) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 0.707% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.66% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Putnam & Overton Counties--Cookeville city PUMA, TN in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (34.5k), Some college (21.3k), and Secondary Education (13.7k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Putnam & Overton Counties--Cookeville city PUMA, TN was $197,500 in 2022, which is 0.701 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $157,100 to $197,500, a 25.7% increase. The homeownership rate in Putnam & Overton Counties--Cookeville city PUMA, TN is 66.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Putnam & Overton Counties--Cookeville city PUMA, TN have an average commute time of 22.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Putnam & Overton Counties--Cookeville city PUMA, TN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Putnam & Overton Counties--Cookeville city PUMA, TN is $52,308. In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Putnam & Overton Counties--Cookeville city PUMA, TN was Williamson County--Brentwood & Franklin cities, Nolensville town (west) PUMA, TN with a value of $127,269, followed by Williamson County--Thompson Station town & Fairview city PUMA, TN and Shelby County (Southeast)--Collierville town & Germantown city PUMA, TN, with respective values of $123,165 and $116,819.

Housing

Property

$197,500

Median Property Value 2022

±$8,645

$31,074

Median Property Taxes

±$1,280

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Putnam & Overton Counties--Cookeville city PUMA, TN the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Putnam & Overton Counties--Cookeville city PUMA, TN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

66.4%

Homeownership

2022

69.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 66.4% of the housing units in Putnam & Overton Counties--Cookeville city PUMA, TN were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 68.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Putnam & Overton Counties--Cookeville city PUMA, TN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Putnam & Overton Counties--Cookeville city PUMA, TN was Williamson County--Brentwood & Franklin cities, Nolensville town (west) PUMA, TN with a value of $127,269, followed by Williamson County--Thompson Station town & Fairview city PUMA, TN and Shelby County (Southeast)--Collierville town & Germantown city PUMA, TN, with respective values of $123,165 and $116,819.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Putnam & Overton Counties--Cookeville city PUMA, TN colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$52,308

Median Household Income

± $2,397

46.8k

Number of Households

± 1,697

In 2022, the median household income of the 46.8k households in Putnam & Overton Counties--Cookeville city PUMA, TN grew to $52,308 from the previous year's value of $46,233.

The following chart displays the households in Putnam & Overton Counties--Cookeville city PUMA, TN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

0.435

2022 Wage GINI in Putnam & Overton Counties--Cookeville city PUMA, TN

0.428

2021 Wage GINI in Putnam & Overton Counties--Cookeville city PUMA, TN

In 2022, the income inequality in Putnam & Overton Counties--Cookeville city PUMA, TN was 0.435 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.77% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Putnam & Overton Counties--Cookeville city PUMA, TN was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Putnam & Overton Counties--Cookeville city PUMA, TN in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Putnam & Overton Counties--Cookeville city PUMA, TN across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (81.9%)
Carpooled (9.79%)
Worked At Home (6.4%)

In 2022, 81.9% of workers in Putnam & Overton Counties--Cookeville city PUMA, TN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.79%) and those who worked at home (6.4%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

22.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Putnam & Overton Counties--Cookeville city PUMA, TN have a shorter commute time (22.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 2.39% of the workforce in Putnam & Overton Counties--Cookeville city PUMA, TN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Putnam & Overton Counties--Cookeville city PUMA, TN compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Putnam & Overton Counties--Cookeville city PUMA, TN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Putnam & Overton Counties--Cookeville city PUMA, TN have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

17.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Putnam & Overton Counties--Cookeville city PUMA, TN (19k out of 111k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Putnam & Overton Counties--Cookeville city PUMA, TN is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

91.4% of the population of Putnam & Overton Counties--Cookeville city PUMA, TN has health coverage, with 43.1% on employee plans, 18.2% on Medicaid, 12.8% on Medicare, 15.6% on non-group plans, and 1.72% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Tennessee see 1403 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.143% increase from the previous year (1401 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1793 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 560 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,403 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Tennessee

Primary care physicians in Tennessee see an average of 1,403 patients per year. This represents a 0.143% increase from the previous year (1,401 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Tennessee in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.6% under 18 years, 23.1% between 18 and 34 years, 36.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.6% were men and 51.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

8.6%

Uninsured

43.1%

Employer Coverage

18.2%

Medicaid

12.8%

Medicare

15.6%

Non-Group

1.72%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Putnam & Overton Counties--Cookeville city PUMA, TN declined by 1.53% from 8.74% to 8.6%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Putnam & Overton Counties--Cookeville city PUMA, TN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.