Franklin County, Mississippi
MS · FIPS 28037 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 7,622 | — | #2,681 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $52,939 | -29.6% | #2,604 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.1 years | +8.2% | #1,463 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $101,900 | -63.9% | #2,957 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $725 | -37.7% | #2,612 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 25.4% | +101.7% | #3,004 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Franklin County has a population of 7,622, making it the #2,681 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.1 years, which is 8.2% above the national median.
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The median household income in Franklin County is $52,939, ranking #2,604 out of 3,222 counties — 29.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 25.4% and unemployment stands at 4.0%.
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The median home value in Franklin County is $101,900 (-63.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $725/mo and the homeownership rate is 81.7%.
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90.9% of residents in Franklin County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.9% below the national rate.
About Franklin County, Mississippi
Franklin County, Mississippi has a total population of 7,622, making it the 2,681st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Franklin County is 42.1 years, which is 8.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Franklin County is $52,939, which ranks #2,604 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 29.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 25.4%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0%.
The median home value in Franklin County is $101,900, 63.9% below the national median. Renters in Franklin County pay a median gross rent of $725 per month. The homeownership rate is 81.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Franklin County, 19.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 43.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 32.9 min.
Franklin County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 62.4% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (35.0%) and Two or More Races (1.3%).
All data for Franklin County, Mississippi 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.