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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Franklin County

Arkansas · 14,897 residents · 608.967 sq mi
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Franklin County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,408. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 2,874 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $36,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
9% 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

14,897
−16%vs 2000
vs 17,771 in 2000
1990 – 2025
24 / sq mi
−16%vs 2000
vs 29 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.4
−6%vs 2000
vs 37.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
15K16K17K18K18K1990201020202024Franklin County
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$18,408
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $30,848 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,877
−39%vs 2000
vs $14,616 in 2000
US average: $14,340
20.4%
+5.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$36,300
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $58,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$268
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $376 in 2000
US average: $450
79.0%
+0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 78.1% in 2000
21.0% rent
2.0
+4%vs 2000
vs 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(16,943)
Black0.6%(108)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(310)
Asian0.3%(46)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.5%(1,160)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(14,702)
Black0.4%(58)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(158)
Asian0.1%(20)
Other0.8%(117)
Diversity Score5.8%(860)
6
−12%vs 2000
vs 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.8%
−2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
60.1%
−11.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 71.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.0%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.9 min
+26%vs 2000
vs 18.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Franklin County, Arkansas?

Franklin County, Arkansas has about 14,897 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Franklin County, Arkansas earns about $18,408 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Franklin County, Arkansas expensive?

In Franklin County, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $36,300, and the typical rent is about $268 a month.

How educated are people in Franklin County, Arkansas?

About 8.8% of adults age 25 and over in Franklin County, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Franklin County, Arkansas?

About 20.4% of people in Franklin County, Arkansas 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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