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Franklin County

Illinois · 37,804 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 $43,671. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 17% 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 $77,000. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 36% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% 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
37,804
−3%since 2000
from 39,018 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
92 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 95 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.1
+9%since 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
37K38K39K40K41K1990201020202024Franklin County
202437K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,671
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,411 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,642
+60%since 2000
from $15,407 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.2%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.6%
US avg: 10%
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing3.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,000
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$645
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $380 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
26.8% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+9%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(38,323)
Black0.1%(57)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(249)
Asian0.2%(68)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.4%(936)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(35,210)
Black0.4%(162)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(642)
Asian0.3%(119)
Other1.6%(619)
Diversity Score10.2%(3,852)
Segregation Score22.8%(8,627)
Diversity Score
10
+325%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
23
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.8%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 76.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+64%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 84.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 9.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 55.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.2%
−28.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.7%
−80.6 ptssince 2013
from 86.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Franklin County, Illinois?

Franklin County, Illinois has about 37,804 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Franklin County, Illinois earns about $43,671 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 $77,000, and the typical rent is about $645 a month.

How educated are people in Franklin County, Illinois?

About 17.0% 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 19.0% 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 2,515 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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