Franklin County, Massachusetts
MA · FIPS 25011 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 70,944 | — | #781 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $74,907 | -0.3% | #849 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 47.2 years | +21.3% | #445 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $329,000 | +16.7% | #498 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,177 | +1.2% | #576 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.1% | -3.8% | #1,306 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Franklin County has a population of 70,944, making it the #781 most populous county in the US. The median age is 47.2 years, which is 21.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Franklin County is $74,907, ranking #849 out of 3,222 counties — 0.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.1% and unemployment stands at 5.4%.
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The median home value in Franklin County is $329,000 (+16.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,177/mo and the homeownership rate is 70.1%.
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97.9% of residents in Franklin County have health insurance coverage, which is 6.8% above the national rate.
About Franklin County, Massachusetts
Franklin County, Massachusetts has a total population of 70,944, making it the 781st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Franklin County is 47.2 years, which is 21.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Franklin County is $74,907, which ranks #849 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 0.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.1%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4%.
The median home value in Franklin County is $329,000, 16.7% above the national median. Renters in Franklin County pay a median gross rent of $1,177 per month. The homeownership rate is 70.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Franklin County, 40.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 20.4% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 97.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.0 min.
Franklin County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 87.5% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (5.4%) and Two or More Races (3.2%).
All data for Franklin County, Massachusetts 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.