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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Franklin County

Washington · 49,347 residents · 1,241.596 sq mi
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Franklin County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $38,991. Population has grown 32% since 1990. 14% 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 $95,200. At a median age of 28.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 28.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

49,347
+32%since 1990
from 37,473 in 1990
1990 – 2025
40 / sq mi
+32%since 1990
from 30 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
28.0
−3%since 1990
from 28.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
31K50K68K87K105K1990201020202024Franklin County
202499K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$38,991
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,604 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,459
+49%since 1990
from $10,407 in 1990
US average: $21,522
19.2%
−3.8 ptssince 1990
from 23.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$95,200
+29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $55,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$464
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $295 in 1990
US average: $602
65.6%
+6.0 ptssince 1990
from 59.7% in 1990
34.4% rent
2.4
+7%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic72%(26,973)
Black3.2%(1,203)
Hispanic / Latino30.1%(11,287)
Asian2.4%(887)
Diversity Score76.2%(28,560)
2000
White, non-Hispanic47.6%(23,470)
Black2.3%(1,120)
Hispanic / Latino46.7%(23,032)
Asian1.6%(767)
Diversity Score67.2%(33,149)
67
−12%since 1990
from 76 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.6%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 13.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
63.5%
−4.6 ptssince 1990
from 68.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.6%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.8 min
−29%since 1990
from 19.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Franklin County, Washington?

Franklin County, Washington has about 49,347 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Franklin County, Washington earns about $38,991 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Franklin County, Washington expensive?

In Franklin County, Washington, the median home is worth about $95,200, and the typical rent is about $464 a month.

How educated are people in Franklin County, Washington?

About 13.6% of adults age 25 and over in Franklin County, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Franklin County, Washington?

About 19.2% of people in Franklin County, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Franklin County, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Franklin County, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 11,874 residents, a change of about 32 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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