Franklin County, Alabama

AL · FIPS 01059 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 31,966 #1,423 / 3,222
56th
Median Household Income $53,338 -29.0% #2,572 / 3,222
20th
Median Age 38.0 years -2.3% #2,573 / 3,222
20th
Median Home Value $136,000 -51.8% #2,441 / 3,222
24th
Median Gross Rent $676 -41.9% #2,841 / 3,222
12th
Poverty Rate 19.1% +51.9% #2,585 / 3,222
20th

Demographics

Franklin County has a population of 31,966, making it the #1,423 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.0 years, which is 2.3% below the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

90.2%
Native Born
9.8%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Franklin County is $53,338, ranking #2,572 out of 3,222 counties — 29.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 19.1% and unemployment stands at 3.6%.

Median Household Income
$53,338 −29.0% vs nat'l
Rank #2,572 of 3,222
20th percentile
Per Capita Income
$26,381 −36.1% vs nat'l
Rank #2,861 of 3,222
11th percentile
Poverty Rate
19.1% +51.9% vs nat'l
Rank #2,585 of 3,222
20th percentile
Unemployment Rate
3.6% −31.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,078 of 3,222
67th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
15.8% −53.0% vs nat'l
Rank #2,692 of 3,222
16th percentile
Mean Commute Time
27.7 min +0.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,318 of 3,222
59th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Franklin County is $136,000 (-51.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $676/mo and the homeownership rate is 72.4%.

Median Home Value
$136,000 −51.8% vs nat'l
Rank #2,441 of 3,222
24th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$676 −41.9% vs nat'l
Rank #2,841 of 3,222
12th percentile
Homeownership Rate
72.4% +12.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,959 of 3,222
39th percentile
72.4% Homeownership

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Health

87.3% of residents in Franklin County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.8% below the national rate.

87.3% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
87.3% −4.8% vs nat'l
Rank #2,655 of 3,222
18th percentile

About Franklin County, Alabama

Franklin County, Alabama has a total population of 31,966, making it the 1,423rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Franklin County is 38.0 years, which is 2.3% below the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Franklin County is $53,338, which ranks #2,572 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 29.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 19.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6%.

The median home value in Franklin County is $136,000, 51.8% below the national median. Renters in Franklin County pay a median gross rent of $676 per month. The homeownership rate is 72.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Franklin County, 15.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 53.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 87.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.7 min.

Franklin County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 72.5% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (20.6%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (4.0%).

All data for Franklin County, Alabama comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.