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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Franklin County

Ohio · 1,068,978 residents · 532.422 sq mi
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Franklin County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $42,734. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $113,700.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.5
US median: 35.2
More educated
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,068,978
+11%since 1990
from 961,437 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,008 / sq mi
+11%since 1990
from 1,806 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
32.5
+5%since 1990
from 30.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
924K1.0M1.1M1.3M1.4M1990201020202024Franklin County
20241.3M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,734
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,375 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,059
+55%since 1990
from $14,907 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
11.6%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 13.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$113,700
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $73,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$595
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $430 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
56.9%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 54.9% in 1990
43.1% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+10%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic81.5%(784,000)
Black15.9%(152,839)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(8,158)
Asian2%(18,910)
Diversity Score40.1%(385,605)
2000
White, non-Hispanic74.4%(795,660)
Black17.7%(189,652)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(24,279)
Asian3.1%(32,652)
Diversity Score47.8%(511,196)
Diversity Score
48
+19%since 1990
from 40 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.8%
+5.2 ptssince 1990
from 26.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.7%
+4.7 ptssince 1990
from 81.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
10.7%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 9.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.2 min
−31%since 1990
from 19.2 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.

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Compare Franklin County to nearby counties

FRANKLIN COUNTY VS
Delaware County
Income$133,540+212%
Home value$445,500+292%
Population242,032−82%
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FRANKLIN COUNTY VS
Madison County
Income$87,045+104%
Home value$250,100+120%
Population46,985−97%
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FRANKLIN COUNTY VS
Pickaway County
Income$74,040+73%
Home value$256,800+126%
Population62,978−95%
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FRANKLIN COUNTY VS
Fairfield County
Income$90,966+113%
Home value$298,800+163%
Population169,752−88%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Franklin County, Ohio?

Franklin County, Ohio has about 1,068,978 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Franklin County, Ohio earns about $42,734 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 $113,700, and the typical rent is about $595 a month.

How educated are people in Franklin County, Ohio?

About 31.8% 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 11.6% of people in Franklin County, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Franklin County, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Franklin County, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 107,541 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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