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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Franklin County

Vermont · 45,417 residents · 630.961 sq mi
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Franklin County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $41,659. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $99,900.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
45,417
+14%since 1990
from 39,980 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
72 / sq mi
+14%since 1990
from 63 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
35.7
+12%since 1990
from 31.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
39K42K45K49K52K1990201020202024Franklin County
202451K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,659
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $28,401 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,816
+53%since 1990
from $11,678 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
9.0%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 10.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,900
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $82,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$539
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $412 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
75.0%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 72.5% in 1990
25.0% rent
Afford Score
2.4
−18%since 1990
from 2.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Franklin County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(39,055)
Black0.1%(25)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(184)
Asian0.2%(89)
Diversity Score6.8%(2,700)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(43,434)
Black0.3%(134)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(270)
Asian0.3%(118)
Diversity Score2.9%(1,337)
Diversity Score
3
−56%since 1990
from 7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.6%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 14.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.6%
+7.8 ptssince 1990
from 74.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 4.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.7 min
−30%since 1990
from 26.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Franklin County to nearby counties

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Home value$394,100+294%
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FRANKLIN COUNTY VS
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Income$74,908+80%
Home value$304,700+205%
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Home value$439,200+340%
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FRANKLIN COUNTY VS
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Income$70,103+68%
Home value$223,400+124%
Population27,600−46%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Franklin County, Vermont?

Franklin County, Vermont has about 45,417 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Franklin County, Vermont earns about $41,659 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Franklin County, Vermont expensive?

In Franklin County, Vermont, the median home is worth about $99,900, and the typical rent is about $539 a month.

How educated are people in Franklin County, Vermont?

About 16.6% of adults age 25 and over in Franklin County, Vermont hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Franklin County, Vermont?

About 9.0% of people in Franklin County, Vermont live below the federal poverty line.

Has Franklin County, Vermont grown since 1990?

Yes, Franklin County, Vermont has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,437 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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11 census tracts
Census Tract 106Census Tract 105Census Tract 110Census Tract 109Census Tract 102Census Tract 101.02Census Tract 107Census Tract 101.01Census Tract 103Census Tract 108Census Tract 104
15 ZIP codes
ZIP 05478ZIP 05488ZIP 05450ZIP 05454ZIP 05476ZIP 05459ZIP 05483ZIP 05457ZIP 05455ZIP 05448ZIP 05471ZIP 05441ZIP 05447ZIP 05481ZIP 05485
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