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Franklin County

Nebraska · 2,889 residents · 575.816 sq mi
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Franklin County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,231. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 685 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $77,100. With a median age of 48.7, 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 48.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,889
−19%since 2000
from 3,574 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 6 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.7
+14%since 2000
from 42.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Franklin County
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,231
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,304 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,655
+80%since 2000
from $15,390 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.1%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing19.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction19.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing5.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,100
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$529
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $361 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
19.0% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+17%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(2,741)
Black0.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(82)
Asian0.5%(14)
Other1.7%(50)
Diversity Score12.6%(365)
Segregation Score5.7%(166)
Diversity Score
13
+622%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
6
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.1%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
+23%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 79.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 3.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 58.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.7%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.4%
−81.7 ptssince 2013
from 88.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Franklin County, Nebraska?

Franklin County, Nebraska has about 2,889 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Franklin County, Nebraska earns about $50,231 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 $77,100, and the typical rent is about $529 a month.

How educated are people in Franklin County, Nebraska?

About 18.3% 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 16.1% 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 1,049 residents, a change of about -27 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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