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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Franklin County

Arkansas · 17,771 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 $30,848. Population has grown 19% since 1990. 11% 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 $58,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% 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
17,771
+19%since 1990
from 14,897 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
29 / sq mi
+19%since 1990
from 24 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.6
+6%since 1990
from 35.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
15K16K17K18K18K1990201020202024Franklin County
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,848
+27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,408 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,616
+65%since 1990
from $8,877 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
15.2%
−5.2 ptssince 1990
from 20.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,300
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$376
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $268 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
78.1%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 79.0% in 1990
21.9% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−4%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(14,702)
Black0.4%(58)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(158)
Asian0.1%(20)
Diversity Score5.8%(860)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(16,943)
Black0.6%(108)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(310)
Asian0.3%(46)
Diversity Score6.5%(1,160)
Diversity Score
7
+13%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.0%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 8.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
71.1%
+11.0 ptssince 1990
from 60.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.4%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 3.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.9 min
−21%since 1990
from 23.9 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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Compare Franklin County to nearby counties

FRANKLIN COUNTY VS
Crawford County
Income$64,132+108%
Home value$182,800+214%
Population62,657+253%
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FRANKLIN COUNTY VS
Logan County
Income$58,555+90%
Home value$139,900+140%
Population21,633+22%
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FRANKLIN COUNTY VS
Johnson County
Income$45,995+49%
Home value$135,300+132%
Population26,225+48%
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FRANKLIN COUNTY VS
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Income$57,790+87%
Home value$176,200+202%
Population130,641+637%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Franklin County, Arkansas?

Franklin County, Arkansas has about 17,771 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Franklin County, Arkansas earns about $30,848 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 $58,300, and the typical rent is about $376 a month.

How educated are people in Franklin County, Arkansas?

About 11.0% 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 15.2% of people in Franklin County, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Franklin County, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Franklin County, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,874 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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5 census tracts
Census Tract 9503.01Census Tract 9501Census Tract 9502.02Census Tract 9502.01Census Tract 9503.02
6 ZIP codes
ZIP 72949ZIP 72933ZIP 72947ZIP 72821ZIP 72928ZIP 72930
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