Franklin County, Pennsylvania
PA · FIPS 42055 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 157,379 | — | #441 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $77,003 | +2.5% | #726 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.1 years | +8.2% | #1,470 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $249,800 | -11.4% | #893 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,093 | -6.0% | #738 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.5% | -32.7% | #459 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Franklin County has a population of 157,379, making it the #441 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 $77,003, ranking #726 out of 3,222 counties — 2.5% above the national median. The poverty rate is 8.5% and unemployment stands at 4.0%.
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The median home value in Franklin County is $249,800 (-11.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,093/mo and the homeownership rate is 73.5%.
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91.1% of residents in Franklin County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.6% below the national rate.
About Franklin County, Pennsylvania
Franklin County, Pennsylvania has a total population of 157,379, making it the 441st 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 $77,003, which ranks #726 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 2.5% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.5%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0%.
The median home value in Franklin County is $249,800, 11.4% below the national median. Renters in Franklin County pay a median gross rent of $1,093 per month. The homeownership rate is 73.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Franklin County, 24.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 26.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.4 min.
Franklin County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 84.3% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (7.5%) and Two or More Races (3.7%).
All data for Franklin County, Pennsylvania 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.