Franklin County is a county of 78,163 people in Washington. The median age is 28.4, younger than the US median of 37.2. Since 2000 the county has risen by half, up 28,816 people. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 28% national rate. 27% of residents were born outside the United States. Home values have risen by half since 2000, reaching $147,000.
Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.
Section 09 · Service history
Veterans
Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)34.8%(1,393)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)27.5%(1,103)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era24.5%(982)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War2.4%(97)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0.1%(5)
US avg: 1%
Share of the 4,004 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.
How many people live in Franklin County, Washington?
Franklin County, Washington has about 78,163 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Franklin County, Washington?
The typical household in Franklin County, Washington earns about $47,749 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 $147,000, and the typical rent is about $672 a month.
How educated are people in Franklin County, Washington?
About 14.6% 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 19.9% 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 40,690 residents, a change of about 109 percent over that period.
