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Franklin County

Mississippi · 8,118 residents · 563.964 sq mi
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Franklin County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,324. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $70,000. The poverty rate of 23.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,118
−4%since 2000
from 8,448 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
14 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 15 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.1
+8%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K8K8K9K1990201020202024Franklin County
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,324
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,885 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,583
+58%since 2000
from $13,643 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 24.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.555
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade11.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance11.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical10.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Information9.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Construction4.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing4.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,000
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$507
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $273 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.8%
−51.3 ptssince 2000
from 86.1% in 2000
17.8% rent
Vacancy rate
28.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 29.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+18%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic62.6%(5,286)
Black36.1%(3,048)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(45)
Asian0.1%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score58.8%(4,968)
2010
White, non-Hispanic64.4%(5,230)
Black34.2%(2,776)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(47)
Asian0.1%(5)
Other0.2%(15)
Diversity Score57.8%(4,688)
Diversity Score
58
−2%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.4%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 67.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
42.8 min
+92%since 2000
from 22.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 76.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.7%
−27.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.7%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Franklin County, Mississippi?

Franklin County, Mississippi has about 8,118 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Franklin County, Mississippi earns about $33,324 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Franklin County, Mississippi expensive?

In Franklin County, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $70,000, and the typical rent is about $507 a month.

How educated are people in Franklin County, Mississippi?

About 13.2% of adults age 25 and over in Franklin County, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Franklin County, Mississippi?

About 23.2% of people in Franklin County, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Franklin County, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Franklin County, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 259 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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