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Franklin County

Maine · 29,456 residents · 1,697.007 sq mi
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Franklin County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,630. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $146,900. With a median age of 46.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
29,456
Unchangedsince 2000
from 29,467 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
17 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 17 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.9
+23%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
29K29K30K30K31K1990201020202024Franklin County
202430K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,630
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,459 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,905
+89%since 2000
from $15,796 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.1%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.1%
US avg: 10%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$146,900
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$719
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $432 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
25.1% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+17%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(27,211)
Black0.6%(166)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(407)
Asian1.3%(383)
Other2.5%(747)
Diversity Score14.2%(4,170)
Segregation Score20.3%(5,990)
Diversity Score
14
+369%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
20
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 20.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.6%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
+48%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 8.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 62.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.9%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.3%
−78.1 ptssince 2013
from 88.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Franklin County, Maine?

Franklin County, Maine has about 29,456 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Franklin County, Maine earns about $51,630 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 $146,900, and the typical rent is about $719 a month.

How educated are people in Franklin County, Maine?

About 26.3% 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 12.5% 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 448 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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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
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ZIP 04938ZIP 04239ZIP 04294ZIP 04983ZIP 04966ZIP 04947ZIP 04955ZIP 04970ZIP 04984ZIP 04956ZIP 04285ZIP 04982ZIP 04936ZIP 04234ZIP 04940ZIP 04992
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