Franklin County, Kentucky
KY · FIPS 21073 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 51,842 | — | #987 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $65,298 | -13.1% | #1,613 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.8 years | +4.9% | #1,861 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $216,600 | -23.2% | #1,232 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $967 | -16.9% | #1,111 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.6% | +8.2% | #1,665 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Franklin County has a population of 51,842, making it the #987 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.8 years, which is 4.9% above the national median.
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The median household income in Franklin County is $65,298, ranking #1,613 out of 3,222 counties — 13.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 13.6% and unemployment stands at 5.9%.
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The median home value in Franklin County is $216,600 (-23.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $967/mo and the homeownership rate is 64.5%.
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94.6% of residents in Franklin County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.1% above the national rate.
About Franklin County, Kentucky
Franklin County, Kentucky has a total population of 51,842, making it the 987th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Franklin County is 40.8 years, which is 4.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Franklin County is $65,298, which ranks #1,613 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 13.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.6%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9%.
The median home value in Franklin County is $216,600, 23.2% below the national median. Renters in Franklin County pay a median gross rent of $967 per month. The homeownership rate is 64.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Franklin County, 31.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 5.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 22.3 min.
Franklin County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 80.5% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (9.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.4%).
All data for Franklin County, Kentucky 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.