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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Franklin County

New York · 46,540 residents · 1,629.296 sq mi
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Franklin County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,791. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $49,100. Households here earn about 34% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

46,540
−9%vs 2000
vs 51,134 in 2000
1990 – 2025
29 / sq mi
−9%vs 2000
vs 31 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
32.7
−10%vs 2000
vs 36.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
46K48K49K51K52K1990201020202024Franklin County
202447K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,791
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $31,517 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,771
−39%vs 2000
vs $15,888 in 2000
US average: $14,340
17.1%
+2.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$49,100
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $59,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$324
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $409 in 2000
US average: $450
69.2%
−1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 70.5% in 2000
30.8% rent
2.3
+19%vs 2000
vs 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.6%(42,233)
Black6.2%(3,180)
Hispanic / Latino4%(2,053)
Asian0.4%(190)
Other0%
Diversity Score26%(13,315)
1990
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(42,117)
Black3.6%(1,685)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(1,079)
Asian0.3%(133)
Other5.6%(2,605)
Diversity Score26.6%(12,389)
27
+2%vs 2000
vs 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.7%
−1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
69.5%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 69.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.0%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.5 min
+44%vs 2000
vs 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Franklin County, New York?

Franklin County, New York has about 46,540 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Franklin County, New York?

The typical household in Franklin County, New York earns about $21,791 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Franklin County, New York expensive?

In Franklin County, New York, the median home is worth about $49,100, and the typical rent is about $324 a month.

How educated are people in Franklin County, New York?

About 11.7% of adults age 25 and over in Franklin County, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Franklin County, New York?

About 17.1% of people in Franklin County, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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

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