CensusEasy
COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Franklin County

New York · 51,134 residents · 1,629.296 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Franklin County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,517. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $59,500. Households here earn about 27% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

51,134
+10%since 1990
from 46,540 in 1990
1990 – 2025
31 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 29 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.3
+11%since 1990
from 32.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
46K48K49K51K52K1990201020202024Franklin County
202447K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,517
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,791 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,888
+63%since 1990
from $9,771 in 1990
US average: $21,522
14.6%
−2.6 ptssince 1990
from 17.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$59,500
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $49,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$409
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $324 in 1990
US average: $602
70.5%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 69.2% in 1990
29.5% rent
1.9
−16%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Franklin County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

13.0%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 11.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
69.7%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 69.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.8%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 5.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.3 min
−30%since 1990
from 20.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Drill deeper

Places similar to Franklin County

Head to head

Compare Franklin County to nearby counties

Frequently asked

How many people live in Franklin County, New York?

Franklin County, New York has about 51,134 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Franklin County, New York earns about $31,517 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 $59,500, and the typical rent is about $409 a month.

How educated are people in Franklin County, New York?

About 13.0% 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 14.6% of people in Franklin County, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Franklin County, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Franklin County, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,594 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

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

How we source and harmonize this data →