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Franklin County

Arkansas · 18,125 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 $32,064. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $81,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,125
+2%since 2000
from 17,771 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
30 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 29 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.8
+6%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
15K16K17K18K18K1990201020202024Franklin County
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,064
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,848 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,010
+23%since 2000
from $14,616 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.448
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade23.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 7%
Manufacturing1.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,400
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$535
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $376 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.3%
−34.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
23.2% rent
Vacancy rate
15.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+34%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(16,997)
Black0.7%(124)
Hispanic / Latino2%(371)
Asian0.9%(162)
Other3.3%(601)
Diversity Score16.4%(2,979)
Diversity Score
16
+152%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.6%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+30%since 2000
from 18.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 77.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.1%
−35.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.4%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Franklin County, Arkansas?

Franklin County, Arkansas has about 18,125 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Franklin County, Arkansas earns about $32,064 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 $81,400, and the typical rent is about $535 a month.

How educated are people in Franklin County, Arkansas?

About 11.6% 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 17.8% 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 3,228 residents, a change of about 22 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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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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