COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Franklin County

Alabama · 27,814 residents · 633.959 sq mi

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Franklin County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,907. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $37,800.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $30,130

Older

median age 35.9

US median: 33.0

Less educated

7% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

More affordable

home values down 18%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

27,814

−11%vs 2000

vs 31,223 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

44 / sq mi

−11%vs 2000

vs 49 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

35.9

−2%vs 2000

vs 36.7 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

202432K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$17,907

−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $27,177 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$9,049

−39%vs 2000

vs $14,814 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

20.7%

+1.8 ptsvs 2000

vs 18.9% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$37,800

−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $60,700 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$233

−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $335 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

75.1%

+0.8 ptsvs 2000

vs 74.3% in 2000

24.9% rent

Afford Score

2.1

−5%vs 2000

vs 2.2 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic87.3%(27,268)

Black4.2%(1,307)

Hispanic / Latino7.4%(2,316)

Asian0.1%(32)

Other0%

Diversity Score26.9%(8,392)

1990

White, non-Hispanic94.9%(26,405)

Black4.6%(1,271)

Hispanic / Latino0.3%(95)

Asian0.2%(62)

Other0.3%(76)

Diversity Score12.8%(3,573)

Diversity Score

−52%vs 2000

vs 27 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

6.9%

−2.8 ptsvs 2000

vs 9.7% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

55.1%

−7.0 ptsvs 2000

vs 62.1% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

2.7%

−1.0 ptsvs 2000

vs 3.8% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

21.7 min

+26%vs 2000

vs 17.3 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Franklin County, Alabama?

Franklin County, Alabama has about 27,814 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Franklin County, Alabama?

The typical household in Franklin County, Alabama earns about $17,907 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Franklin County, Alabama expensive?

In Franklin County, Alabama, the median home is worth about $37,800, and the typical rent is about $233 a month.

How educated are people in Franklin County, Alabama?

About 6.9% of adults age 25 and over in Franklin County, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Franklin County, Alabama?

About 20.7% of people in Franklin County, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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

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