Franklin County, Kansas

KS · FIPS 20059 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 26,106 #1,612 / 3,222
50th
Median Household Income $77,207 +2.7% #717 / 3,222
78th
Median Age 39.7 years +2.1% #2,197 / 3,222
32th
Median Home Value $198,700 -29.5% #1,418 / 3,222
56th
Median Gross Rent $1,042 -10.4% #868 / 3,222
73th
Poverty Rate 8.7% -31.2% #499 / 3,222
85th

Demographics

Franklin County has a population of 26,106, making it the #1,612 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.7 years, which is 2.1% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

98.0%
Native Born
2.0%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Franklin County is $77,207, ranking #717 out of 3,222 counties — 2.7% above the national median. The poverty rate is 8.7% and unemployment stands at 3.0%.

Median Household Income
$77,207 +2.7% vs nat'l
Rank #717 of 3,222
78th percentile
Per Capita Income
$34,973 −15.2% vs nat'l
Rank #1,597 of 3,222
50th percentile
Poverty Rate
8.7% −31.2% vs nat'l
Rank #499 of 3,222
85th percentile
Unemployment Rate
3.0% −43.9% vs nat'l
Rank #658 of 3,222
80th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
24.6% −27.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,288 of 3,222
60th percentile
Mean Commute Time
26.1 min −5.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,679 of 3,222
48th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Franklin County is $198,700 (-29.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,042/mo and the homeownership rate is 72.2%.

Median Home Value
$198,700 −29.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,418 of 3,222
56th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,042 −10.4% vs nat'l
Rank #868 of 3,222
73th percentile
Homeownership Rate
72.2% +12.2% vs nat'l
Rank #1,981 of 3,222
39th percentile
72.2% Homeownership

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Health

92.1% of residents in Franklin County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.4% above the national rate.

92.1% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
92.1% +0.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,670 of 3,222
48th percentile

About Franklin County, Kansas

Franklin County, Kansas has a total population of 26,106, making it the 1,612th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Franklin County is 39.7 years, which is 2.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Franklin County is $77,207, which ranks #717 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 2.7% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.7%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0%.

The median home value in Franklin County is $198,700, 29.5% below the national median. Renters in Franklin County pay a median gross rent of $1,042 per month. The homeownership rate is 72.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Franklin County, 24.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 27.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.1 min.

Franklin County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 88.9% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (4.8%) and Two or More Races (3.7%).

All data for Franklin County, Kansas 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.