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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Franklin County

Virginia · 47,286 residents · 690.61 sq mi
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Franklin County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $38,056. Population has grown 20% since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $95,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% 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
47,286
+20%since 1990
from 39,549 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
68 / sq mi
+20%since 1990
from 57 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
39.7
+13%since 1990
from 35.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
38K43K48K53K58K1990201020202024Franklin County
202455K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,056
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,357 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,605
+64%since 1990
from $11,936 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
9.7%
−1.4 ptssince 1990
from 11.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,300
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $63,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$395
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $281 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
81.1%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 81.2% in 1990
18.9% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+5%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(35,101)
Black10.8%(4,271)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(73)
Asian0.1%(57)
Diversity Score25.4%(10,063)
2000
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(41,749)
Black9.3%(4,393)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(573)
Asian0.3%(165)
Diversity Score24.7%(11,702)
Diversity Score
25
−3%since 1990
from 25 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.8%
+4.7 ptssince 1990
from 10.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
72.2%
+12.2 ptssince 1990
from 59.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 3.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.1 min
−16%since 1990
from 23.9 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
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Income$55,378+46%
Home value$190,500+100%
Population99,111+78%
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FRANKLIN COUNTY VS
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Income$46,727+23%
Home value$98,400+3%
Population13,849−75%
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FRANKLIN COUNTY VS
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Income$66,725+75%
Home value$258,600+171%
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FRANKLIN COUNTY VS
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Income$62,191+63%
Home value$225,400+137%
Population15,789−72%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Franklin County, Virginia?

Franklin County, Virginia has about 47,286 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Franklin County, Virginia earns about $38,056 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Franklin County, Virginia expensive?

In Franklin County, Virginia, the median home is worth about $95,300, and the typical rent is about $395 a month.

How educated are people in Franklin County, Virginia?

About 14.8% of adults age 25 and over in Franklin County, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Franklin County, Virginia?

About 9.7% of people in Franklin County, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Franklin County, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Franklin County, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7,737 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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16 census tracts
Census Tract 204Census Tract 202Census Tract 205.01Census Tract 205.02Census Tract 201.02Census Tract 203.02Census Tract 207.01Census Tract 206Census Tract 201.04Census Tract 209.02Census Tract 209.01Census Tract 208.02Census Tract 208.01Census Tract 201.03Census Tract 203.01Census Tract 207.02
10 ZIP codes
ZIP 24151ZIP 24065ZIP 24101ZIP 24088ZIP 24184ZIP 24092ZIP 24137ZIP 24067ZIP 24176ZIP 24102
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