COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Franklin County

Ohio · 961,437 residents · 532.422 sq mi

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Franklin County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $30,375. Population has declined 10% since 2000. Median home value is $73,300.

At a glance

Average income

near the US median

US median: $30,130

Younger

median age 30.9

US median: 33.0

More educated

27% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

More affordable

home values down 15%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

961,437

−10%vs 2000

vs 1,068,978 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

1,806 / sq mi

−10%vs 2000

vs 2,008 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

30.9

−5%vs 2000

vs 32.5 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

20241.3M

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$30,375

−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $42,734 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$14,907

−35%vs 2000

vs $23,059 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

13.0%

+1.3 ptsvs 2000

vs 11.6% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$73,300

−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $113,700 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$430

−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $595 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

54.9%

−2.0 ptsvs 2000

vs 56.9% in 2000

45.1% rent

Afford Score

2.4

−9%vs 2000

vs 2.7 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic74.4%(795,660)

Black17.7%(189,652)

Hispanic / Latino2.3%(24,279)

Asian3.1%(32,652)

Other0%

Diversity Score47.8%(511,196)

1990

White, non-Hispanic81.5%(784,000)

Black15.9%(152,839)

Hispanic / Latino0.8%(8,158)

Asian2%(18,910)

Other0.6%(5,688)

Diversity Score40.1%(385,605)

Diversity Score

−16%vs 2000

vs 48 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

26.6%

−5.2 ptsvs 2000

vs 31.8% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

81.0%

−4.7 ptsvs 2000

vs 85.7% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

9.1%

−1.5 ptsvs 2000

vs 10.7% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

19.2 min

+45%vs 2000

vs 13.2 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Franklin County, Ohio?

Franklin County, Ohio has about 961,437 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Franklin County, Ohio earns about $30,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Franklin County, Ohio expensive?

In Franklin County, Ohio, the median home is worth about $73,300, and the typical rent is about $430 a month.

How educated are people in Franklin County, Ohio?

About 26.6% of adults age 25 and over in Franklin County, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Franklin County, Ohio?

About 13.0% of people in Franklin County, Ohio 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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