Franklin County, Illinois
IL · FIPS 17055 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 37,323 | — | #1,275 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $56,740 | -24.5% | #2,355 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.4 years | +11.6% | #1,088 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $89,000 | -68.4% | #3,102 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $803 | -31.0% | #2,071 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.5% | +39.0% | #2,384 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Franklin County has a population of 37,323, making it the #1,275 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.4 years, which is 11.6% above the national median.
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The median household income in Franklin County is $56,740, ranking #2,355 out of 3,222 counties — 24.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 17.5% and unemployment stands at 7.6%.
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The median home value in Franklin County is $89,000 (-68.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $803/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.1%.
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92.7% of residents in Franklin County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.0% above the national rate.
About Franklin County, Illinois
Franklin County, Illinois has a total population of 37,323, making it the 1,275th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Franklin County is 43.4 years, which is 11.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Franklin County is $56,740, which ranks #2,355 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 24.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 17.5%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 7.6%.
The median home value in Franklin County is $89,000, 68.4% below the national median. Renters in Franklin County pay a median gross rent of $803 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.1%, 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, 53.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.7 min.
Franklin County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 94.1% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (2.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.0%).
All data for Franklin County, Illinois 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.