Franklin County, Maine
Located in Maine, Franklin County has a population of 30,413 residents and a median age of 46.1 years, making it the #1,471 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 12.2%. The median home value is $194,700, and the median household income is $58,675, which is 22% below the national median.
Demographics
Franklin County has a population of 30,413, making it the #1,471 most populous county in the US. The median age is 46.1 years, which is 18.5% above the national median.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
The median household income in Franklin County is $58,675, ranking #2,207 out of 3,222 counties — 21.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.2% and unemployment stands at 4.6%.
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Housing
The median home value in Franklin County is $194,700 (-30.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $802/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.3%.
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Education
In Franklin County, 32.0% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 5.0% below the national average, ranking #627 out of 3,222 counties.
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Life expectancy in Franklin County is 76.2 years. 14.5% of adults report poor or fair health and 8.9% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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Substance Use
16.1% of adults in Franklin County smoke , 33.4% are obese , and 23.0% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 37.7 per 100,000.
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Safety
The suicide rate is 22.3 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 17.1 per 100,000.
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Families & Children
15.6% of children in Franklin County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 8.8 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
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Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Franklin County is 72.2%. The mean commute time is 28.2 min, which is 2.2% above the national average.
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In the 2024 presidential election, Franklin County voted Republican with a margin of 8.2%. The vote was 44.8% Dem / 53% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 4.3 toward Republicans .
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About Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, Maine has a total population of 30,413, making it the 1,471st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Franklin County is 46.1 years, which is 18.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Franklin County is $58,675, which ranks #2,207 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 21.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.2%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6%.
The median home value in Franklin County is $194,700, 30.9% below the national median. Renters in Franklin County pay a median gross rent of $802 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Franklin County, 32.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 5.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.2 min.
Franklin County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 93.1% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.7%).
All data for Franklin County, Maine 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.