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Franklin County

Nebraska · 2,795 residents (2025 est.) · 575.816 sq mi
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Franklin County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $60,195. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 728 residents. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $95,600. With a median age of 49.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,846
−20%since 2000
from 3,574 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5 / sq mi
−11%since 2009
from 6 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
49.0
+14%since 2000
from 42.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,795 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Franklin County
20243K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.2%(148)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.8%(138)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146.7%(190)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195%(141)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.9%(112)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3410%(284)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4410.6%(301)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 549.9%(281)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6415.8%(451)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7415.8%(450)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 846.8%(193)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over5.5%(157)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,195
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,304 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,294
+168%since 2000
from $15,390 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.6%
+26.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.503
+23%since 2010
from 0.408 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing21.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction21.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Information10.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade6.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,600
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$691
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $361 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
16.8% rent
Vacancy rate
15.5%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.8%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.1%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.6
+10%since 2009
from 1.4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
63
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Franklin County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(3,527)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(23)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(2,639)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(99)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.7%(104)
Diversity Score
17
+415%since 2009
from 3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
21
+267%since 2020
from 6 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.1%(59)
Salvadoran0.7%(20)
Puerto Rican0.5%(14)
Spaniard0.1%(3)
Guatemalan0.1%(2)
Ancestry
German37.3%(1,062)
Irish10.5%(299)
English10.2%(291)
American7.4%(212)
Swedish3.2%(90)
Czech2.7%(77)
Danish2.2%(63)
Polish1.2%(35)
Norwegian1.2%(33)
Scottish0.9%(27)
Dutch0.9%(25)
Swiss0.9%(25)
+ 17 more ancestry groups with data
French0.8%(24)
Scotch-Irish0.8%(22)
Russian0.4%(12)
Welsh0.4%(12)
Austrian0.4%(10)
Italian0.3%(9)
Ukrainian0.2%(5)
British0.1%(4)
Arab0.1%(3)
Latvian0.1%(3)
Lebanese0.1%(2)
Canadian0.1%(2)
Syrian0%(1)
Greek0%(1)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest American population · Largest Swedish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.7%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.2 min
+16%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.7%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.7%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 3.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 58.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.7%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.8%
−25.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.5%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2012
from 18.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.4%
−83.7 ptssince 2013
from 88.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.2%
+12.4 ptssince 2017
from 69.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2016
from 98.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2016
from 1.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married26.5%(313)
Married56.6%(667)
Widowed4.5%(53)
Divorced12.4%(146)
Women 15+
Never married20.3%(242)
Married58.2%(693)
Widowed14.2%(169)
Divorced7.3%(87)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Franklin County, Nebraska?

Franklin County, Nebraska has about 2,846 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Franklin County, Nebraska earns about $60,195 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Franklin County, Nebraska expensive?

In Franklin County, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $95,600, and the typical rent is about $691 a month.

How educated are people in Franklin County, Nebraska?

About 21.3% of adults age 25 and over in Franklin County, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Franklin County, Nebraska?

About 12.3% of people in Franklin County, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Franklin County, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Franklin County, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,092 residents, a change of about -28 percent over that period.

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2 census tracts
Census Tract 9647Census Tract 9646
8 ZIP codes
ZIP 68939ZIP 68947ZIP 68982ZIP 68932ZIP 68972ZIP 68960ZIP 68929ZIP 68981
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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