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Franklin County

Iowa · 9,868 residents (2025 est.) · 581.972 sq mi
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Franklin County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,894. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $124,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,956
−7%since 2000
from 10,704 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
17 / sq mi
−6%since 2009
from 18 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
42.7
+3%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:9,868 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
10K10K11K11K12K1990201020202024Franklin County
202410K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.4%(640)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.8%(473)
US avg: 6%
10 to 148.1%(802)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 197.8%(774)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.5%(446)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 349.4%(937)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4410.6%(1,057)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5413.1%(1,300)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6413.9%(1,380)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7412.4%(1,237)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845.8%(581)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over3.3%(329)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,894
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,042 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,597
+79%since 2000
from $18,767 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.4%
+18.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.456
+18%since 2010
from 0.387 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade22.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction9.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$124,100
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$696
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $374 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
27.6% rent
Vacancy rate
9.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.3%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
+15%since 2009
from 1.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
24
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Franklin County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(10,000)
Black0.1%(9)
Hispanic / Latino6%(642)
Asian0.2%(17)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic80.2%(7,987)
Black0.7%(67)
Hispanic / Latino16.5%(1,642)
Asian0.4%(36)
Other2.2%(224)
Diversity Score
41
+40%since 2009
from 29 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
33
+17%since 2020
from 28 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican11.3%(1,121)
Honduran1.7%(166)
Guatemalan0.8%(79)
Salvadoran0.8%(76)
Puerto Rican0.2%(20)
Bolivian0.1%(7)
Cuban0%(2)
Asian origin
Filipino0.2%(22)
Korean0.1%(5)
Ancestry
German40.7%(4,054)
English7.4%(741)
Irish7.2%(712)
American4.6%(458)
Norwegian4.2%(414)
Danish3.1%(310)
Italian1.8%(182)
Dutch1.8%(181)
French1.7%(174)
Swedish1%(102)
Russian1%(100)
Polish1%(99)
+ 19 more ancestry groups with data
Scottish0.8%(78)
Scotch-Irish0.5%(54)
Czech0.5%(49)
British0.4%(38)
Belgian0.4%(36)
Welsh0.3%(28)
Greek0.3%(27)
Nigerian0.2%(15)
Arab0.1%(10)
Egyptian0.1%(10)
Australian0.1%(6)
Ukrainian0.1%(6)
Turkish0%(3)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Mexican population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
+54%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.1%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 73.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 3.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.8%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 66.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.8%
−26.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
48.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
8.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.8%
−43.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2012
from 9.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.0%
−79.5 ptssince 2013
from 89.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.1%
+17.3 ptssince 2017
from 66.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
84.6%
−5.1 ptssince 2016
from 89.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2016
from 9.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married30.2%(1,225)
Married55.9%(2,266)
Widowed4.1%(167)
Divorced9.8%(397)
Women 15+
Never married27.8%(1,109)
Married52.6%(2,096)
Widowed8.9%(353)
Divorced10.7%(428)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Franklin County, Iowa?

Franklin County, Iowa has about 9,956 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Franklin County, Iowa earns about $59,894 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Franklin County, Iowa expensive?

In Franklin County, Iowa, the median home is worth about $124,100, and the typical rent is about $696 a month.

How educated are people in Franklin County, Iowa?

About 19.4% of adults age 25 and over in Franklin County, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Franklin County, Iowa?

About 13.6% of people in Franklin County, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Franklin County, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Franklin County, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,408 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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