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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Franklin County

Illinois · 39,018 residents · 408.927 sq mi
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Franklin County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,411. Population has declined 3% since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $45,900. With a median age of 40.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 39% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

39,018
−3%since 1990
from 40,319 in 1990
1990 – 2025
95 / sq mi
−3%since 1990
from 99 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.3
+6%since 1990
from 38.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
37K38K39K40K41K1990201020202024Franklin County
202437K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,411
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,698 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,407
+51%since 1990
from $10,204 in 1990
US average: $21,522
16.2%
−4.6 ptssince 1990
from 20.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$45,900
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$380
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $295 in 1990
US average: $602
77.7%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 76.4% in 1990
22.3% rent
1.6
+3%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(40,066)
Black0.1%(27)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(71)
Asian0.2%(92)
Diversity Score2%(804)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(38,323)
Black0.1%(57)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(249)
Asian0.2%(68)
Diversity Score2.4%(936)
2
+20%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.3%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 8.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
76.7%
+10.0 ptssince 1990
from 66.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.7%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 2.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.0 min
−21%since 1990
from 20.1 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, Illinois?

Franklin County, Illinois has about 39,018 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Franklin County, Illinois earns about $28,411 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Franklin County, Illinois expensive?

In Franklin County, Illinois, the median home is worth about $45,900, and the typical rent is about $380 a month.

How educated are people in Franklin County, Illinois?

About 11.3% of adults age 25 and over in Franklin County, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Franklin County, Illinois?

About 16.2% of people in Franklin County, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Franklin County, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Franklin County, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,301 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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