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Franklin County

Virginia · 54,477 residents · 690.61 sq mi
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Franklin County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,779. Population has grown 15% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $174,600. With a median age of 48.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 26% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% 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
54,477
+15%since 2000
from 47,286 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
79 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 68 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.6
+22%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
38K43K48K53K58K1990201020202024Franklin County
202455K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,779
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,056 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,084
+64%since 2000
from $19,605 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.9%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.6%
US avg: 10%
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$174,600
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$725
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $395 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
21.6% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+23%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(41,749)
Black9.3%(4,393)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(573)
Asian0.3%(165)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.7%(11,702)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.8%(46,218)
Black7.1%(3,848)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(1,955)
Asian0.6%(303)
Other1.7%(947)
Diversity Score30%(16,368)
Segregation Score29.9%(16,263)
Diversity Score
30
+21%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
30
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.7%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.4%
+16.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.0 min
+54%since 2000
from 20.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 81.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.4%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 60.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.6%
−20.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
50.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.5%
−77.5 ptssince 2013
from 87.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Income$55,378−2%
Home value$190,500+9%
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FRANKLIN COUNTY VS
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Home value$98,400−44%
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FRANKLIN COUNTY VS
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Income$66,725+18%
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FRANKLIN COUNTY VS
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Income$62,191+10%
Home value$225,400+29%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Franklin County, Virginia?

Franklin County, Virginia has about 54,477 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Franklin County, Virginia earns about $56,779 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 $174,600, and the typical rent is about $725 a month.

How educated are people in Franklin County, Virginia?

About 22.7% 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 14.0% 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 14,928 residents, a change of about 38 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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