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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Franklin County

Texas · 9,458 residents · 284.391 sq mi
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Franklin County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $31,955. Population has grown 21% since 1990. Median home value is $64,300. With a median age of 40.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% 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
9,458
+21%since 1990
from 7,802 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
33 / sq mi
+21%since 1990
from 27 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
40.3
+6%since 1990
from 38.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,955
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,103 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,563
+42%since 1990
from $12,370 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
15.6%
−1.4 ptssince 1990
from 17.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$64,300
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $46,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$404
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $324 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
79.0%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 76.2% in 1990
21.0% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+1%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(7,137)
Black4.6%(355)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(336)
Asian0.1%(7)
Diversity Score28.2%(2,203)
2000
White, non-Hispanic85.9%(8,129)
Black3.8%(364)
Hispanic / Latino8.9%(842)
Asian0.2%(18)
Diversity Score29.4%(2,778)
Diversity Score
29
+4%since 1990
from 28 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.2%
+4.9 ptssince 1990
from 11.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
77.4%
+12.6 ptssince 1990
from 64.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 4.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.1 min
−30%since 1990
from 21.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Compare Franklin County to nearby counties

FRANKLIN COUNTY VS
Titus County
Income$58,425+83%
Home value$174,000+171%
Population31,563+187%
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FRANKLIN COUNTY VS
Camp County
Income$58,843+84%
Home value$173,100+169%
Population13,380+22%
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FRANKLIN COUNTY VS
Hopkins County
Income$70,888+122%
Home value$221,100+244%
Population39,063+255%
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FRANKLIN COUNTY VS
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Income$58,645+84%
Home value$120,400+87%
Population12,133+10%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Franklin County, Texas?

Franklin County, Texas has about 9,458 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Franklin County, Texas earns about $31,955 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Franklin County, Texas expensive?

In Franklin County, Texas, the median home is worth about $64,300, and the typical rent is about $404 a month.

How educated are people in Franklin County, Texas?

About 16.2% of adults age 25 and over in Franklin County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Franklin County, Texas?

About 15.6% of people in Franklin County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Franklin County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Franklin County, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,656 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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4 census tracts
Census Tract 9501.01Census Tract 9503Census Tract 9501.02Census Tract 9502
3 ZIP codes
ZIP 75457ZIP 75480ZIP 75487
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