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Franklin County

Vermont · 49,946 residents · 630.961 sq mi
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Franklin County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $65,314. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $219,200.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
49,946
+10%since 2000
from 45,417 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
79 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 72 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.3
+16%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
39K42K45K49K52K1990201020202024Franklin County
202451K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,314
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,659 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,305
+76%since 2000
from $17,816 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.3%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 30.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.5%
US avg: 10%
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Construction3.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$219,200
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $99,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,023
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $539 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
25.4% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+40%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(43,434)
Black0.3%(134)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(270)
Asian0.3%(118)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.9%(1,337)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(45,239)
Black0.6%(321)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(915)
Asian0.6%(312)
Other3.5%(1,768)
Diversity Score16.3%(8,126)
Segregation Score25.6%(12,783)
Diversity Score
16
+453%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
26
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.5%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.1%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
+37%since 2000
from 18.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 74.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.6%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 72.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.9%
−23.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
50.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.4%
−89.5 ptssince 2013
from 92.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Franklin County, Vermont?

Franklin County, Vermont has about 49,946 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Franklin County, Vermont earns about $65,314 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 $219,200, and the typical rent is about $1,023 a month.

How educated are people in Franklin County, Vermont?

About 26.5% 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 9.8% 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 9,966 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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15 ZIP codes
ZIP 05478ZIP 05488ZIP 05450ZIP 05454ZIP 05476ZIP 05459ZIP 05483ZIP 05457ZIP 05455ZIP 05448ZIP 05471ZIP 05441ZIP 05447ZIP 05481ZIP 05485
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