Franklin County, Ohio

OH · FIPS 39049 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 1,333,048 #31 / 3,222
99th
Median Household Income $75,176 +0.0% #830 / 3,222
74th
Median Age 34.8 years -10.5% #2,982 / 3,222
7th
Median Home Value $288,400 +2.3% #686 / 3,222
79th
Median Gross Rent $1,302 +12.0% #419 / 3,222
87th
Poverty Rate 14.7% +16.7% #1,894 / 3,222
41th

Demographics

Franklin County has a population of 1,333,048, making it the #31 most populous county in the US. The median age is 34.8 years, which is 10.5% below the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

87.0%
Native Born
13.0%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Franklin County is $75,176, ranking #830 out of 3,222 counties — 0.0% above the national median. The poverty rate is 14.7% and unemployment stands at 4.6%.

Median Household Income
$75,176 +0.0% vs nat'l
Rank #830 of 3,222
74th percentile
Per Capita Income
$43,731 +6.0% vs nat'l
Rank #498 of 3,222
85th percentile
Poverty Rate
14.7% +16.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,894 of 3,222
41th percentile
Unemployment Rate
4.6% −14.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,709 of 3,222
47th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
42.1% +24.9% vs nat'l
Rank #221 of 3,222
93th percentile
Mean Commute Time
23.6 min −14.4% vs nat'l
Rank #2,224 of 3,222
31th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Franklin County is $288,400 (+2.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,302/mo and the homeownership rate is 52.8%.

Median Home Value
$288,400 +2.3% vs nat'l
Rank #686 of 3,222
79th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,302 +12.0% vs nat'l
Rank #419 of 3,222
87th percentile
Homeownership Rate
52.8% −18.0% vs nat'l
Rank #3,142 of 3,222
2th percentile
52.8% Homeownership

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Health

91.2% of residents in Franklin County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.6% below the national rate.

91.2% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
91.2% −0.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,902 of 3,222
41th percentile

About Franklin County, Ohio

Franklin County, Ohio has a total population of 1,333,048, making it the 31st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Franklin County is 34.8 years, which is 10.5% below the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Franklin County is $75,176, which ranks #830 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 0.0% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6%.

The median home value in Franklin County is $288,400, 2.3% above the national median. Renters in Franklin County pay a median gross rent of $1,302 per month. The homeownership rate is 52.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Franklin County, 42.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 24.9% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 23.6 min.

Franklin County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 58.0% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (23.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.5%).

All data for Franklin County, Ohio 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.