COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Franklin County

Kansas · 21,994 residents · 571.772 sq mi

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Franklin County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $24,981. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $37,000.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $30,130

Mid-age

median age 33.4

US median: 33.0

Less educated

13% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

More affordable

home values down 36%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

21,994

−11%vs 2000

vs 24,784 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

38 / sq mi

−11%vs 2000

vs 43 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

33.4

−7%vs 2000

vs 36.0 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

202426K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$24,981

−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $39,052 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$11,483

−34%vs 2000

vs $17,311 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

11.8%

+4.1 ptsvs 2000

vs 7.7% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$37,000

−36%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $76,600 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$311

−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $465 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

72.7%

−0.8 ptsvs 2000

vs 73.5% in 2000

27.3% rent

Afford Score

1.5

−24%vs 2000

vs 2.0 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic93.6%(23,193)

Black1.2%(287)

Hispanic / Latino2.6%(650)

Asian0.3%(77)

Other0%

Diversity Score10.1%(2,514)

1990

White, non-Hispanic96.4%(21,197)

Black1.2%(266)

Hispanic / Latino2%(448)

Asian0.5%(99)

Other2%(432)

Diversity Score13.4%(2,940)

Diversity Score

+32%vs 2000

vs 10 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

12.9%

−3.6 ptsvs 2000

vs 16.5% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

77.1%

−8.2 ptsvs 2000

vs 85.3% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

4.2%

−0.6 ptsvs 2000

vs 4.8% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

25.7 min

+32%vs 2000

vs 19.5 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Franklin County, Kansas?

Franklin County, Kansas has about 21,994 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Franklin County, Kansas earns about $24,981 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Franklin County, Kansas expensive?

In Franklin County, Kansas, the median home is worth about $37,000, and the typical rent is about $311 a month.

How educated are people in Franklin County, Kansas?

About 12.9% of adults age 25 and over in Franklin County, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Franklin County, Kansas?

About 11.8% of people in Franklin County, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

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6 census tracts

Census Tract 9545 Census Tract 9543 Census Tract 9544 Census Tract 9541.01 Census Tract 9541.02 Census Tract 9542

8 ZIP codes

ZIP 66067 ZIP 66092 ZIP 66076 ZIP 66080 ZIP 66042 ZIP 66078 ZIP 66079 ZIP 66095

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

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