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Franklin County

Alabama · 32,113 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 $41,174. 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 has risen by half since 2000, reaching $103,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
32,113
+3%since 2000
from 31,223 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
51 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 49 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.3
+4%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
27K29K30K31K33K1990201020202024Franklin County
202432K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,174
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,177 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,503
+45%since 2000
from $14,814 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.3%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade30.8%
US avg: 10%
Information9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$103,000
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$561
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $335 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.1%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
31.9% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+12%since 2000
from 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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.4%(23,581)
Black3.5%(1,139)
Hispanic / Latino19.5%(6,259)
Asian0.2%(67)
Other1.3%(421)
Diversity Score49.7%(15,950)
Segregation Score50.4%(16,189)
Diversity Score
50
+85%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
50
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.0%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.7%
+16.6 ptssince 2000
from 62.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.7 min
+66%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 59.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.1%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
50.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
9.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.7%
−71.3 ptssince 2013
from 83.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Franklin County, Alabama?

Franklin County, Alabama has about 32,113 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Franklin County, Alabama earns about $41,174 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 $103,000, and the typical rent is about $561 a month.

How educated are people in Franklin County, Alabama?

About 15.0% 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 19.7% 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 4,299 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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11 census tracts
Census Tract 9730Census Tract 9729Census Tract 9732Census Tract 9737.03Census Tract 9733Census Tract 9734Census Tract 9731Census Tract 9735Census Tract 9737.01Census Tract 9736Census Tract 9737.02
7 ZIP codes
ZIP 35653ZIP 35654ZIP 35581ZIP 35582ZIP 35585ZIP 35593ZIP 35571
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