Franklin County, Virginia
Located in Virginia, Franklin County has a population of 55,130 residents and a median age of 48.4 years, making it the #944 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 12.7%. The median home value is $240,400, and the median household income is $68,849, which is 8% below the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
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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Housing
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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Education
In Franklin County, 25.1% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 25.4% below the national average, ranking #1,204 out of 3,222 counties.
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Life expectancy in Franklin County is 75.7 years. 15.9% of adults report poor or fair health and 7.9% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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Substance Use
15.0% of adults in Franklin County smoke , 33.5% are obese , and 22.3% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 39.7 per 100,000.
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Safety
The homicide rate in Franklin County is 6.7 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 14.8 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 19.2 per 100,000.
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Families & Children
15.9% of children in Franklin County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 7.5 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 17.9 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
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Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Franklin County is 66.0%. The mean commute time is 32.6 min, which is 18.3% above the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Franklin County voted Republican with a margin of 45.3%. The vote was 26.9% Dem / 72.2% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 3.2 toward Republicans .
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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.