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Franklin County

Iowa · 10,019 residents · 581.972 sq mi
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Franklin County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,630. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 19% 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 $93,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% 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
10,019
−6%since 2000
from 10,704 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
17 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 18 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.5
+3%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,630
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,042 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,650
+53%since 2000
from $18,767 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.0%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.8%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.4%
US avg: 10%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical8.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction8.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,200
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$647
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $374 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
25.4% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+3%since 2000
from 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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.2%(8,034)
Black0.3%(32)
Hispanic / Latino16.3%(1,634)
Asian0.5%(49)
Other1%(104)
Diversity Score38.4%(3,851)
Segregation Score28.3%(2,839)
Diversity Score
38
+161%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
28
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.3%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.5 min
+32%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.1%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 73.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 3.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.6%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 66.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.7%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.4%
−78.1 ptssince 2013
from 89.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Franklin County, Iowa?

Franklin County, Iowa has about 10,019 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Franklin County, Iowa earns about $55,630 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 $93,200, and the typical rent is about $647 a month.

How educated are people in Franklin County, Iowa?

About 18.6% 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 15.8% 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 1,345 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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

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