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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Franklin County

Georgia · 20,285 residents · 261.342 sq mi
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Franklin County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,134. Population has grown 22% since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $72,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% 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

20,285
+22%since 1990
from 16,650 in 1990
1990 – 2025
78 / sq mi
+22%since 1990
from 64 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.6
+4%since 1990
from 36.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$32,134
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,663 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,767
+52%since 1990
from $10,390 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.9%
−2.6 ptssince 1990
from 16.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$72,900
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $50,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$377
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $245 in 1990
US average: $602
79.3%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 78.0% in 1990
20.7% rent
2.3
−2%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(14,871)
Black9.9%(1,647)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(19)
Asian0.3%(51)
Diversity Score24.3%(4,044)
2000
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(18,064)
Black8.8%(1,786)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(187)
Asian0.2%(50)
Diversity Score22.9%(4,647)
23
−6%since 1990
from 24 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.3%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 9.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
67.0%
+12.9 ptssince 1990
from 54.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.9%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 3.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.7 min
−17%since 1990
from 22.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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, Georgia?

Franklin County, Georgia has about 20,285 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Franklin County, Georgia earns about $32,134 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Franklin County, Georgia expensive?

In Franklin County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $72,900, and the typical rent is about $377 a month.

How educated are people in Franklin County, Georgia?

About 10.3% of adults age 25 and over in Franklin County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Franklin County, Georgia?

About 13.9% of people in Franklin County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Franklin County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Franklin County, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,635 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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