Franklin County, Arkansas
AR · FIPS 05047 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 17,326 | — | #2,018 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $55,886 | -25.6% | #2,410 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.3 years | +8.7% | #1,392 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $130,800 | -53.6% | #2,502 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $719 | -38.2% | #2,644 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.0% | +42.7% | #2,447 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Franklin County has a population of 17,326, making it the #2,018 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.3 years, which is 8.7% above the national median.
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The median household income in Franklin County is $55,886, ranking #2,410 out of 3,222 counties — 25.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 18.0% and unemployment stands at 4.9%.
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The median home value in Franklin County is $130,800 (-53.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $719/mo and the homeownership rate is 78.0%.
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90.6% of residents in Franklin County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.2% below the national rate.
About Franklin County, Arkansas
Franklin County, Arkansas has a total population of 17,326, making it the 2,018th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Franklin County is 42.3 years, which is 8.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Franklin County is $55,886, which ranks #2,410 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 25.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 18.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9%.
The median home value in Franklin County is $130,800, 53.6% below the national median. Renters in Franklin County pay a median gross rent of $719 per month. The homeownership rate is 78.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Franklin County, 14.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 56.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.5 min.
Franklin County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 86.1% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (8.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.3%).
All data for Franklin County, Arkansas 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.