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Franklin County

Nebraska · 3,225 residents · 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 $37,220. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $50,400. With a median age of 48.4, 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 48.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% 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
3,225
−10%since 2000
from 3,574 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 6 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.4
+13%since 2000
from 42.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Franklin County
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,220
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,304 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,764
+28%since 2000
from $15,390 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.408
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction17.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Information14.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade7%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$50,400
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$578
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $361 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.7%
−50.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
19.7% rent
Vacancy rate
20.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
14.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.4
+3%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(3,527)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(23)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.7%(62)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(3,145)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1%(33)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other1%(33)
Diversity Score5.4%(173)
Diversity Score
5
+206%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.8 min
+7%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 79.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.0%
−28.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.1%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Franklin County, Nebraska?

Franklin County, Nebraska has about 3,225 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Franklin County, Nebraska earns about $37,220 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 $50,400, and the typical rent is about $578 a month.

How educated are people in Franklin County, Nebraska?

About 16.3% 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 15.7% 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 713 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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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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