Franklin County, Virginia
VA · FIPS 51067 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 55,130 | — | #944 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $68,849 | -8.4% | #1,278 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 48.4 years | +24.4% | #339 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $240,400 | -14.7% | #982 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $829 | -28.7% | #1,900 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.7% | +0.4% | #1,435 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Franklin County has a population of 55,130, making it the #944 most populous county in the US. The median age is 48.4 years, which is 24.4% above the national median.
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The median household income in Franklin County is $68,849, ranking #1,278 out of 3,222 counties — 8.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.7% and unemployment stands at 2.3%.
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The median home value in Franklin County is $240,400 (-14.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $829/mo and the homeownership rate is 78.5%.
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93.2% of residents in Franklin County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.7% above the national rate.
About Franklin County, Virginia
Franklin County, Virginia has a total population of 55,130, making it the 944th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Franklin County is 48.4 years, which is 24.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Franklin County is $68,849, which ranks #1,278 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 8.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3%.
The median home value in Franklin County is $240,400, 14.7% below the national median. Renters in Franklin County pay a median gross rent of $829 per month. The homeownership rate is 78.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Franklin County, 25.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 25.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 32.6 min.
Franklin County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 85.6% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (6.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.7%).
All data for Franklin County, Virginia 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.