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Franklin County

Arkansas · 17,097 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 $37,561. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 11% 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 $96,900. The poverty rate of 22.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% 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
17,097
−4%since 2000
from 17,771 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
28 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 29 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.7
+11%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
15K16K17K18K18K1990201020202024Franklin County
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,561
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,848 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,639
+41%since 2000
from $14,616 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.5%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.3%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.4%
US avg: 10%
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services3%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,900
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$607
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $376 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
25.0% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+37%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(15,201)
Black0.5%(78)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(491)
Asian0.9%(162)
Other3.8%(642)
Diversity Score19.5%(3,341)
Segregation Score19.8%(3,381)
Diversity Score
20
+199%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
20
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.1%
+15.0 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.5 min
+51%since 2000
from 18.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 77.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 9.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 55.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.7%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.4%
−77.5 ptssince 2013
from 82.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Franklin County, Arkansas?

Franklin County, Arkansas has about 17,097 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Franklin County, Arkansas earns about $37,561 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 $96,900, and the typical rent is about $607 a month.

How educated are people in Franklin County, Arkansas?

About 11.3% 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 22.3% 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 2,200 residents, a change of about 15 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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