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Franklin County

Kansas · 25,996 residents · 571.772 sq mi
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Franklin County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,873. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $138,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% 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
25,996
+5%since 2000
from 24,784 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
45 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 43 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.2
+12%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
22K23K24K25K27K1990201020202024Franklin County
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,873
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,052 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,534
+59%since 2000
from $17,311 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.4%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance10%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing7.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$138,500
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$773
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $465 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
30.3% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+26%since 2000
from 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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(22,818)
Black1.2%(303)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(1,147)
Asian0.4%(103)
Other4%(1,039)
Diversity Score23.7%(6,166)
Segregation Score13.4%(3,476)
Diversity Score
24
+134%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
13
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.3%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
+23%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.4%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 70.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.9%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.1%
−82.8 ptssince 2013
from 89.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Franklin County, Kansas?

Franklin County, Kansas has about 25,996 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Franklin County, Kansas earns about $55,873 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 $138,500, and the typical rent is about $773 a month.

How educated are people in Franklin County, Kansas?

About 20.1% 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 10.9% 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 4,002 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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Census Tract 9545Census Tract 9543Census Tract 9544Census Tract 9541.01Census Tract 9541.02Census Tract 9542
8 ZIP codes
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