Franklin County, Massachusetts

MA · FIPS 25011 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 70,944 #781 / 3,222
76th
Median Household Income $74,907 -0.3% #849 / 3,222
74th
Median Age 47.2 years +21.3% #445 / 3,222
86th
Median Home Value $329,000 +16.7% #498 / 3,222
85th
Median Gross Rent $1,177 +1.2% #576 / 3,222
82th
Poverty Rate 12.1% -3.8% #1,306 / 3,222
59th

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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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

95.0%
Native Born
5.0%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

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%.

Median Household Income
$74,907 −0.3% vs nat'l
Rank #849 of 3,222
74th percentile
Per Capita Income
$42,563 +3.2% vs nat'l
Rank #590 of 3,222
82th percentile
Poverty Rate
12.1% −3.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,306 of 3,222
59th percentile
Unemployment Rate
5.4% +1.5% vs nat'l
Rank #2,243 of 3,222
30th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
40.6% +20.4% vs nat'l
Rank #263 of 3,222
92th percentile
Mean Commute Time
26.0 min −5.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,699 of 3,222
47th percentile

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Housing

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%.

Median Home Value
$329,000 +16.7% vs nat'l
Rank #498 of 3,222
85th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,177 +1.2% vs nat'l
Rank #576 of 3,222
82th percentile
Homeownership Rate
70.1% +8.9% vs nat'l
Rank #2,279 of 3,222
29th percentile
70.1% Homeownership

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Health

97.9% of residents in Franklin County have health insurance coverage, which is 6.8% above the national rate.

97.9% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
97.9% +6.8% vs nat'l
Rank #15 of 3,222
100th percentile

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.