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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Franklin County

Iowa · 11,364 residents · 581.972 sq mi
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Franklin County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $23,741. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $30,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 37.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

11,364
+6%vs 2000
vs 10,704 in 2000
1990 – 2025
20 / sq mi
+6%vs 2000
vs 18 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
37.9
−8%vs 2000
vs 41.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$23,741
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $36,042 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,691
−38%vs 2000
vs $18,767 in 2000
US average: $14,340
11.3%
+3.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$30,500
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $58,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$280
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $374 in 2000
US average: $450
72.0%
−3.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 75.0% in 2000
28.0% rent
1.3
−21%vs 2000
vs 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(10,000)
Black0.1%(9)
Hispanic / Latino6%(642)
Asian0.2%(17)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.7%(1,575)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(11,291)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(105)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.6%(73)
Diversity Score3.8%(436)
4
−74%vs 2000
vs 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.3%
−2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
79.4%
−4.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 84.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.3%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 3.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

28.6 min
+116%vs 2000
vs 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
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, Iowa?

Franklin County, Iowa has about 11,364 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Franklin County, Iowa earns about $23,741 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 $30,500, and the typical rent is about $280 a month.

How educated are people in Franklin County, Iowa?

About 12.3% 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 11.3% of people in Franklin County, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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