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Franklin County

Kentucky · 51,541 residents · 207.909 sq mi
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Franklin County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $59,056. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $149,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% 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
51,541
+8%since 2000
from 47,687 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
248 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 229 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.2
+11%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
43K45K48K50K53K1990201020202024Franklin County
202452K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,056
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,011 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,994
+51%since 2000
from $21,229 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.3%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade10.8%
US avg: 10%
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$149,900
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$792
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $482 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 64.8% in 2000
37.5% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+14%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.4%(41,681)
Black9.3%(4,442)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(531)
Asian0.7%(343)
Other0%
Diversity Score25.5%(12,179)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.1%(41,282)
Black8.6%(4,444)
Hispanic / Latino4%(2,047)
Asian2%(1,031)
Other3.4%(1,774)
Diversity Score40.4%(20,798)
Segregation Score34.9%(17,995)
Diversity Score
40
+58%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
35
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.7%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 23.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.2%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
+62%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 63.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.6%
−24.7 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
51.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
4.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.8%
−78.1 ptssince 2013
from 85.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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FRANKLIN COUNTY VS
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Home value$288,500+92%
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FRANKLIN COUNTY VS
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FRANKLIN COUNTY VS
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Income$61,134+4%
Home value$168,700+13%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Franklin County, Kentucky?

Franklin County, Kentucky has about 51,541 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Franklin County, Kentucky earns about $59,056 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Franklin County, Kentucky expensive?

In Franklin County, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $149,900, and the typical rent is about $792 a month.

How educated are people in Franklin County, Kentucky?

About 30.7% of adults age 25 and over in Franklin County, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Franklin County, Kentucky?

About 13.2% of people in Franklin County, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Franklin County, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Franklin County, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7,760 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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20 census tracts
Census Tract 710.01Census Tract 701.02Census Tract 711.02Census Tract 712Census Tract 701.01Census Tract 704.01Census Tract 708.01Census Tract 707.06Census Tract 707.05Census Tract 707.03Census Tract 704.04Census Tract 710.02Census Tract 711.01Census Tract 705Census Tract 706.02Census Tract 706.01Census Tract 704.05Census Tract 708.02Census Tract 707.04Census Tract 704.03
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ZIP 40601
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