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Franklin Furnace

Ohio · 1,525 residents · 2.355 sq mi
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Franklin Furnace has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,904. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $91,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,525
−1%since 2000
from 1,537 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
648 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 653 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.8
+27%since 2000
from 31.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Franklin Furnace
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,904
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,279 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,992
+46%since 2000
from $12,998 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.5%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.9%
US avg: 10%
Information13.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,100
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$850
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $417 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.8%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.1% in 2000
31.2% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−26%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(1,397)
Black7.2%(111)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(7)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.2%(279)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.8%(1,324)
Black7.9%(120)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(21)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other6.2%(95)
Diversity Score34.1%(520)
Diversity Score
34
+88%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.2%
+17.3 ptssince 2000
from 68.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
+18%since 2000
from 19.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
95.3%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
33.6%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 40.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.7%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
Female
41.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.4%
−83.6 ptssince 2013
from 85.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Franklin Furnace, Ohio?

Franklin Furnace, Ohio has about 1,525 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Franklin Furnace, Ohio?

The typical household in Franklin Furnace, Ohio earns about $45,904 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Franklin Furnace, Ohio expensive?

In Franklin Furnace, Ohio, the median home is worth about $91,100, and the typical rent is about $850 a month.

How educated are people in Franklin Furnace, Ohio?

About 14.9% of adults age 25 and over in Franklin Furnace, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Franklin Furnace, Ohio?

About 14.4% of people in Franklin Furnace, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Franklin Furnace, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Franklin Furnace, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 341 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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