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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Franklin County

Kansas · 24,784 residents · 571.772 sq mi
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Franklin County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $39,052. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $76,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
24,784
+13%since 1990
from 21,994 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
43 / sq mi
+13%since 1990
from 38 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.0
+8%since 1990
from 33.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
22K23K24K25K27K1990201020202024Franklin County
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,052
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,981 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,311
+51%since 1990
from $11,483 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
7.7%
−4.1 ptssince 1990
from 11.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,600
+57%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$465
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $311 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
73.5%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 72.7% in 1990
26.5% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+32%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(21,197)
Black1.2%(266)
Hispanic / Latino2%(448)
Asian0.5%(99)
Diversity Score13.4%(2,940)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(23,193)
Black1.2%(287)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(650)
Asian0.3%(77)
Diversity Score10.1%(2,514)
Diversity Score
10
−24%since 1990
from 13 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.5%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 12.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.3%
+8.2 ptssince 1990
from 77.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 4.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
−24%since 1990
from 25.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Franklin County to nearby counties

FRANKLIN COUNTY VS
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Income$69,746+79%
Home value$309,400+304%
Population120,920+360%
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FRANKLIN COUNTY VS
Anderson County
Income$70,614+81%
Home value$171,400+124%
Population8,018−70%
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FRANKLIN COUNTY VS
Osage County
Income$74,467+91%
Home value$156,800+105%
Population15,693−40%
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FRANKLIN COUNTY VS
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Income$89,000+128%
Home value$287,700+276%
Population36,240+38%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Franklin County, Kansas?

Franklin County, Kansas has about 24,784 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Franklin County, Kansas earns about $39,052 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 $76,600, and the typical rent is about $465 a month.

How educated are people in Franklin County, Kansas?

About 16.5% 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 7.7% of people in Franklin County, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Franklin County, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Franklin County, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,790 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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6 census tracts
Census Tract 9545Census Tract 9543Census Tract 9544Census Tract 9541.01Census Tract 9541.02Census Tract 9542
8 ZIP codes
ZIP 66067ZIP 66092ZIP 66076ZIP 66080ZIP 66042ZIP 66078ZIP 66079ZIP 66095
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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