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Franklin County

Georgia · 23,424 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 $47,821. Population has grown 15% since 2000. 17% 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 $120,500. The poverty rate of 21.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% 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
23,424
+15%since 2000
from 20,285 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
90 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 78 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.7
+8%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
16K18K20K23K25K1990201020202024Franklin County
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,821
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,134 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,338
+54%since 2000
from $15,767 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.3%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.0%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.3%
US avg: 10%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$120,500
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$671
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $377 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.9%
−7.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.3% in 2000
28.1% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+11%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.2%(19,262)
Black8.1%(1,888)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(1,121)
Asian1.1%(261)
Other2%(459)
Diversity Score36.1%(8,445)
Segregation Score37.1%(8,695)
Diversity Score
36
+57%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
37
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.1%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.6%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 67.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
+32%since 2000
from 18.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 8.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 55.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.0%
−27.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.2%
−65.8 ptssince 2013
from 81.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Franklin County, Georgia?

Franklin County, Georgia has about 23,424 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Franklin County, Georgia earns about $47,821 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 $120,500, and the typical rent is about $671 a month.

How educated are people in Franklin County, Georgia?

About 17.1% 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 21.0% 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 6,774 residents, a change of about 41 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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