COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Franklin County

Alabama · 31,223 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 $27,177. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $60,700.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $42,589

Mid-age

median age 36.7

US median: 35.2

Less educated

10% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 24%

Stable housing

home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted

US median home: $120,530

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

31,223

+12%since 1990

from 27,814 in 1990

1990 – 2025

Population density

49 / sq mi

+12%since 1990

from 44 / sq mi in 1990

US average: 242

Median age

36.7

+2%since 1990

from 35.9 in 1990

US average: 35.2

Population, 1990 – 2024

202432K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$27,177

+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $17,907 in 1990

US average: $42,589

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$14,814

+64%since 1990

from $9,049 in 1990

US average: $21,522

Poverty rate

18.9%

−1.8 ptssince 1990

from 20.7% in 1990

US average: 12.4%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$60,700

+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $37,800 in 1990

US average: $120,530

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$335

+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $233 in 1990

US average: $602

Owner-occupied

74.3%

−0.8 ptssince 1990

from 75.1% in 1990

25.7% rent

Afford Score

2.2

+6%since 1990

from 2.1 in 1990

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990

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

Black4.6%(1,271)

Hispanic / Latino0.3%(95)

Asian0.2%(62)

Diversity Score12.8%(3,573)

2000

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

Black4.2%(1,307)

Hispanic / Latino7.4%(2,316)

Asian0.1%(32)

Diversity Score26.9%(8,392)

Diversity Score

+109%since 1990

from 13 in 1990

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

9.7%

+2.8 ptssince 1990

from 6.9% in 1990

US average: 24.4%

High school or higher

62.1%

+7.0 ptssince 1990

from 55.1% in 1990

US average: 80.3%

Graduate degree

3.8%

+1.0 ptssince 1990

from 2.7% in 1990

US average: 8.8%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

17.3 min

−20%since 1990

from 21.7 min in 1990

US average: 17.6

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 31,223 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Franklin County, Alabama earns about $27,177 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 $60,700, and the typical rent is about $335 a month.

How educated are people in Franklin County, Alabama?

About 9.7% 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 18.9% of people in Franklin County, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Franklin County, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Franklin County, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,409 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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