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Franklin County

Tennessee · 42,774 residents · 554.497 sq mi
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Franklin County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,777. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $146,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
42,774
+9%since 2000
from 39,270 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
77 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 71 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.6
+14%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
34K37K39K42K45K1990201020202024Franklin County
202444K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,777
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,044 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,008
+56%since 2000
from $17,987 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.6%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23.3%
US avg: 10%
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$146,700
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$706
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $439 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.5% in 2000
24.2% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+38%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(35,877)
Black5.5%(2,145)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(620)
Asian0.4%(155)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.7%(6,948)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.2%(36,864)
Black4.6%(1,962)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(1,502)
Asian0.8%(348)
Other3%(1,267)
Diversity Score27.9%(11,927)
Segregation Score23.6%(10,079)
Diversity Score
28
+58%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
24
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.1%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
+42%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 10.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 57.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.2%
−27.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.1%
−79.6 ptssince 2013
from 88.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Home value$154,000+5%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Franklin County, Tennessee?

Franklin County, Tennessee has about 42,774 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Franklin County, Tennessee earns about $47,777 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Franklin County, Tennessee expensive?

In Franklin County, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $146,700, and the typical rent is about $706 a month.

How educated are people in Franklin County, Tennessee?

About 20.8% of adults age 25 and over in Franklin County, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Franklin County, Tennessee?

About 15.4% of people in Franklin County, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Franklin County, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Franklin County, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8,049 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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10 census tracts
Census Tract 9602.01Census Tract 9602.02Census Tract 9606Census Tract 9604.02Census Tract 9605Census Tract 9607Census Tract 9604.01Census Tract 9601Census Tract 9608Census Tract 9603
9 ZIP codes
ZIP 37398ZIP 37330ZIP 37324ZIP 37375ZIP 37345ZIP 37318ZIP 37306ZIP 37376ZIP 37383
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