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Franklin County

Maine · 30,768 residents · 1,697.007 sq mi
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Franklin County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $39,831. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $128,700. With a median age of 43.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 37.2
Average education
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
30,768
+4%since 2000
from 29,467 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
18 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 17 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.4
+14%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
29K29K30K30K31K1990201020202024Franklin County
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,831
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,459 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,838
+32%since 2000
from $15,796 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.410
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade12.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$128,700
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$544
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $432 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.1%
−32.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
24.5% rent
Vacancy rate
41.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 39.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.2
+33%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(28,750)
Black0.2%(70)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(159)
Asian0.4%(125)
Other0%
Diversity Score3%(889)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(29,731)
Black0.2%(70)
Hispanic / Latino1%(315)
Asian0.4%(129)
Other1.4%(445)
Diversity Score7.6%(2,352)
Diversity Score
8
+154%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 20.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
+35%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.3%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.5%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Franklin County, Maine?

Franklin County, Maine has about 30,768 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Franklin County, Maine earns about $39,831 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 $128,700, and the typical rent is about $544 a month.

How educated are people in Franklin County, Maine?

About 24.5% 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 15.5% 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 1,760 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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10 census tracts
Census Tract 9714Census Tract 9712.02Census Tract 9710Census Tract 9713Census Tract 9712.01Census Tract 9711Census Tract 9706.02Census Tract 9701.01Census Tract 9706.01Census Tract 9701.02
16 ZIP codes
ZIP 04938ZIP 04239ZIP 04294ZIP 04983ZIP 04966ZIP 04947ZIP 04955ZIP 04970ZIP 04984ZIP 04956ZIP 04285ZIP 04982ZIP 04936ZIP 04234ZIP 04940ZIP 04992
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