Franklin County, New York

NY · FIPS 36033 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 46,696 #1,065 / 3,222
67th
Median Household Income $65,151 -13.3% #1,620 / 3,222
50th
Median Age 42.0 years +8.0% #1,498 / 3,222
54th
Median Home Value $145,400 -48.4% #2,322 / 3,222
28th
Median Gross Rent $843 -27.5% #1,803 / 3,222
44th
Poverty Rate 18.2% +44.8% #2,483 / 3,222
23th

Demographics

Franklin County has a population of 46,696, making it the #1,065 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.0 years, which is 8.0% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

96.5%
Native Born
3.5%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Franklin County is $65,151, ranking #1,620 out of 3,222 counties — 13.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 18.2% and unemployment stands at 3.9%.

Median Household Income
$65,151 −13.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,620 of 3,222
50th percentile
Per Capita Income
$32,684 −20.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,989 of 3,222
38th percentile
Poverty Rate
18.2% +44.8% vs nat'l
Rank #2,483 of 3,222
23th percentile
Unemployment Rate
3.9% −25.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,286 of 3,222
60th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
23.8% −29.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,397 of 3,222
57th percentile
Mean Commute Time
22.4 min −18.9% vs nat'l
Rank #2,465 of 3,222
24th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Franklin County is $145,400 (-48.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $843/mo and the homeownership rate is 72.5%.

Median Home Value
$145,400 −48.4% vs nat'l
Rank #2,322 of 3,222
28th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$843 −27.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,803 of 3,222
44th percentile
Homeownership Rate
72.5% +12.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,931 of 3,222
40th percentile
72.5% Homeownership

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Health

94.3% of residents in Franklin County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.8% above the national rate.

94.3% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
94.3% +2.8% vs nat'l
Rank #934 of 3,222
71th percentile

About Franklin County, New York

Franklin County, New York has a total population of 46,696, making it the 1,065th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Franklin County is 42.0 years, which is 8.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Franklin County is $65,151, which ranks #1,620 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 13.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 18.2%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9%.

The median home value in Franklin County is $145,400, 48.4% below the national median. Renters in Franklin County pay a median gross rent of $843 per month. The homeownership rate is 72.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Franklin County, 23.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 29.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 22.4 min.

Franklin County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 83.4% of the population, followed by American Indian (non-Hispanic) (7.0%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (3.4%).

All data for Franklin County, New York 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.