COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Franklin County

Pennsylvania · 121,082 residents · 772.297 sq mi

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Franklin County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $28,806. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $70,400.

At a glance

Average income

near the US median

US median: $30,130

Older

median age 35.1

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

Total population

121,082

−6%vs 2000

vs 129,313 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

157 / sq mi

−6%vs 2000

vs 167 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

35.1

−8%vs 2000

vs 38.3 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

2024157K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$28,806

−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $40,476 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$13,060

−32%vs 2000

vs $19,339 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

8.3%

+0.7 ptsvs 2000

vs 7.6% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$70,400

−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $95,100 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$344

Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $455 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

72.7%

−1.3 ptsvs 2000

vs 74.0% in 2000

27.3% rent

Afford Score

2.4

+4%vs 2000

vs 2.3 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic94.5%(122,192)

Black2.2%(2,891)

Hispanic / Latino1.8%(2,268)

Asian0.5%(702)

Other0%

Diversity Score11.1%(14,320)

1990

White, non-Hispanic96.7%(117,051)

Black2.2%(2,653)

Hispanic / Latino0.8%(975)

Asian0.5%(659)

Other0.6%(719)

Diversity Score10%(12,070)

Diversity Score

−10%vs 2000

vs 11 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

12.4%

−2.4 ptsvs 2000

vs 14.8% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

69.4%

−9.6 ptsvs 2000

vs 78.9% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

5.0%

−0.9 ptsvs 2000

vs 6.0% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

20.3 min

+28%vs 2000

vs 15.8 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, Pennsylvania?

Franklin County, Pennsylvania has about 121,082 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Franklin County, Pennsylvania earns about $28,806 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Franklin County, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Franklin County, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $70,400, and the typical rent is about $344 a month.

How educated are people in Franklin County, Pennsylvania?

About 12.4% of adults age 25 and over in Franklin County, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Franklin County, Pennsylvania?

About 8.3% of people in Franklin County, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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

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