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Franklin County

Pennsylvania · 155,932 residents · 772.297 sq mi
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Franklin County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,420. Population has grown 21% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $186,300.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
155,932
+21%since 2000
from 129,313 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
202 / sq mi
+21%since 2000
from 167 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.2
+10%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
117K128K139K150K161K1990201020202024Franklin County
2024157K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,420
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,476 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,887
+65%since 2000
from $19,339 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.1%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.2%
US avg: 10%
Information12%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$186,300
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$905
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $455 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
28.1% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+25%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic85%(132,566)
Black3.2%(4,998)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(10,764)
Asian0.9%(1,408)
Other2.3%(3,532)
Diversity Score30.7%(47,810)
Segregation Score32.3%(50,288)
Diversity Score
31
+177%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
32
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.2%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.8%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
+56%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 81.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 64.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.2%
−28.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.2%
−77.8 ptssince 2013
from 87.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Franklin County, Pennsylvania?

Franklin County, Pennsylvania has about 155,932 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Franklin County, Pennsylvania earns about $63,420 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 $186,300, and the typical rent is about $905 a month.

How educated are people in Franklin County, Pennsylvania?

About 22.2% 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 8.9% 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 34,850 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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