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Franklin County

Pennsylvania · 149,618 residents · 772.297 sq mi
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Franklin County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $51,035. Population has grown 16% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $175,000.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
149,618
+16%since 2000
from 129,313 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
194 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 167 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.1
+5%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
117K128K139K150K161K1990201020202024Franklin County
2024157K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,035
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,476 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,307
+31%since 2000
from $19,339 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
29.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.403
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$175,000
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$680
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $455 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.2%
−26.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
26.6% rent
Vacancy rate
5.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 33.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
+46%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(135,004)
Black2.9%(4,348)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(6,438)
Asian0.9%(1,294)
Other1.2%(1,868)
Diversity Score21.9%(32,834)
Diversity Score
22
+98%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
+47%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 81.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.5%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
51.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.0%
−35.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Franklin County, Pennsylvania?

Franklin County, Pennsylvania has about 149,618 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Franklin County, Pennsylvania earns about $51,035 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 $175,000, and the typical rent is about $680 a month.

How educated are people in Franklin County, Pennsylvania?

About 18.3% 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 8.2% of people in Franklin County, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Franklin County, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Franklin County, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 28,536 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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