COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Franklin County

Maine · 29,467 residents · 1,697.007 sq mi

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Franklin County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,459. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $76,300.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $42,589

Older

median age 38.2

US median: 35.2

Average education

21% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 24%

More affordable

home values down 13%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $120,530

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

29,467

+2%since 1990

from 29,008 in 1990

1990 – 2025

Population density

17 / sq mi

+2%since 1990

from 17 / sq mi in 1990

US average: 242

Median age

38.2

+16%since 1990

from 32.9 in 1990

US average: 35.2

Population, 1990 – 2024

202430K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$31,459

−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $24,432 in 1990

US average: $42,589

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$15,796

+46%since 1990

from $10,830 in 1990

US average: $21,522

Poverty rate

14.6%

+2.1 ptssince 1990

from 12.5% in 1990

US average: 12.4%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$76,300

−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $66,600 in 1990

US average: $120,530

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$432

−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $342 in 1990

US average: $602

Owner-occupied

76.1%

+0.4 ptssince 1990

from 75.6% in 1990

23.9% rent

Afford Score

2.4

−11%since 1990

from 2.7 in 1990

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990

White, non-Hispanic99.3%(28,797)

Black0.1%(28)

Hispanic / Latino0.5%(150)

Asian0%(14)

Diversity Score3.1%(890)

2000

White, non-Hispanic97.6%(28,750)

Black0.2%(70)

Hispanic / Latino0.5%(159)

Asian0.4%(125)

Diversity Score3%(889)

Diversity Score

−2%since 1990

from 3 in 1990

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

20.9%

+3.2 ptssince 1990

from 17.7% in 1990

US average: 24.4%

High school or higher

85.2%

+5.5 ptssince 1990

from 79.7% in 1990

US average: 80.3%

Graduate degree

6.6%

+1.0 ptssince 1990

from 5.6% in 1990

US average: 8.8%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

17.3 min

−21%since 1990

from 21.9 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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Frequently asked

How many people live in Franklin County, Maine?

Franklin County, Maine has about 29,467 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Franklin County, Maine earns about $31,459 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Franklin County, Maine expensive?

In Franklin County, Maine, the median home is worth about $76,300, and the typical rent is about $432 a month.

How educated are people in Franklin County, Maine?

About 20.9% of adults age 25 and over in Franklin County, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Franklin County, Maine?

About 14.6% of people in Franklin County, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

Has Franklin County, Maine grown since 1990?

Yes, Franklin County, Maine has grown since 1990. The population has added about 459 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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