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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Franklin County

Iowa · 10,704 residents · 581.972 sq mi
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Franklin County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $36,042. Population has declined 6% since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $58,900. With a median age of 41.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

10,704
−6%since 1990
from 11,364 in 1990
1990 – 2025
18 / sq mi
−6%since 1990
from 20 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.3
+9%since 1990
from 37.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$36,042
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,741 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,767
+61%since 1990
from $11,691 in 1990
US average: $21,522
8.0%
−3.3 ptssince 1990
from 11.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$58,900
+47%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$374
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $280 in 1990
US average: $602
75.0%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 72.0% in 1990
25.0% rent
1.6
+27%since 1990
from 1.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(11,291)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(105)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score3.8%(436)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(10,000)
Black0.1%(9)
Hispanic / Latino6%(642)
Asian0.2%(17)
Diversity Score14.7%(1,575)
15
+284%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.5%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 12.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.0%
+4.6 ptssince 1990
from 79.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.3%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.3 min
−54%since 1990
from 28.6 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, Iowa?

Franklin County, Iowa has about 10,704 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Franklin County, Iowa earns about $36,042 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 $58,900, and the typical rent is about $374 a month.

How educated are people in Franklin County, Iowa?

About 14.5% 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 8.0% 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 660 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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

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