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Franklin County

New York · 47,555 residents · 1,629.296 sq mi
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Franklin County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,905. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 21% 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 $110,600. Households here earn about 26% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
47,555
−7%since 2000
from 51,134 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
29 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 31 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.9
+15%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
46K48K49K51K52K1990201020202024Franklin County
202447K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,905
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,517 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,886
+69%since 2000
from $15,888 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.8%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade3.8%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$110,600
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$706
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $409 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 70.5% in 2000
28.4% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+11%since 2000
from 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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.1%(38,559)
Black3.5%(1,686)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(1,387)
Asian0.4%(191)
Other8.3%(3,968)
Diversity Score35.1%(16,711)
Segregation Score55%(26,153)
Diversity Score
35
+35%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
55
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.7%
+18.1 ptssince 2000
from 69.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.1 min
+41%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 74.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 53.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.8%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Female
45.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.5%
−81.6 ptssince 2013
from 88.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Franklin County, New York?

Franklin County, New York has about 47,555 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Franklin County, New York earns about $52,905 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 $110,600, and the typical rent is about $706 a month.

How educated are people in Franklin County, New York?

About 20.7% 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 17.8% 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 1,015 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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