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Franklin County

Georgia · 22,084 residents · 261.342 sq mi
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Franklin County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,739. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $124,300. Households here earn about 26% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
22,084
+9%since 2000
from 20,285 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
85 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 78 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.9
+9%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,739
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,134 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,276
+22%since 2000
from $15,767 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.458
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$124,300
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$530
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $377 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.5%
−39.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.3% in 2000
27.2% rent
Vacancy rate
16.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 35.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
+49%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(18,064)
Black8.8%(1,786)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(187)
Asian0.2%(50)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.9%(4,647)
2010
White, non-Hispanic85.6%(18,913)
Black8.2%(1,821)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(866)
Asian0.5%(121)
Other1.3%(290)
Diversity Score31.6%(6,986)
Diversity Score
32
+38%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
74.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 67.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+20%since 2000
from 18.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.0%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.2%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Franklin County, Georgia?

Franklin County, Georgia has about 22,084 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Franklin County, Georgia earns about $36,739 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 $124,300, and the typical rent is about $530 a month.

How educated are people in Franklin County, Georgia?

About 13.6% 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 17.8% 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 5,434 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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8 census tracts
Census Tract 8901.01Census Tract 8903Census Tract 8902.02Census Tract 8902.01Census Tract 8904.02Census Tract 8901.03Census Tract 8904.01Census Tract 8901.04
5 ZIP codes
ZIP 30553ZIP 30662ZIP 30521ZIP 30557ZIP 30639
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