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 | |
| Median Household Income | $53,338 | -29.0% | #2,572 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 38.0 years | -2.3% | #2,573 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $136,000 | -51.8% | #2,441 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $676 | -41.9% | #2,841 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 19.1% | +51.9% | #2,585 / 3,222 | |
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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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%.
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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%.
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87.3% of residents in Franklin County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.8% below the national rate.
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.