Franklin County, Vermont

VT · FIPS 50011 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 50,638 #1,009 / 3,222
69th
Median Household Income $81,313 +8.2% #529 / 3,222
84th
Median Age 40.8 years +4.9% #1,881 / 3,222
42th
Median Home Value $306,700 +8.8% #592 / 3,222
82th
Median Gross Rent $1,180 +1.5% #571 / 3,222
82th
Poverty Rate 10.3% -18.5% #850 / 3,222
74th

Demographics

Franklin County has a population of 50,638, making it the #1,009 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.8 years, which is 4.9% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

97.8%
Native Born
2.2%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Franklin County is $81,313, ranking #529 out of 3,222 counties — 8.2% above the national median. The poverty rate is 10.3% and unemployment stands at 3.1%.

Median Household Income
$81,313 +8.2% vs nat'l
Rank #529 of 3,222
84th percentile
Per Capita Income
$40,206 −2.6% vs nat'l
Rank #796 of 3,222
75th percentile
Poverty Rate
10.3% −18.5% vs nat'l
Rank #850 of 3,222
74th percentile
Unemployment Rate
3.1% −40.8% vs nat'l
Rank #763 of 3,222
76th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
30.2% −10.4% vs nat'l
Rank #752 of 3,222
77th percentile
Mean Commute Time
29.9 min +8.2% vs nat'l
Rank #909 of 3,222
72th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Franklin County is $306,700 (+8.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,180/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.4%.

Median Home Value
$306,700 +8.8% vs nat'l
Rank #592 of 3,222
82th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,180 +1.5% vs nat'l
Rank #571 of 3,222
82th percentile
Homeownership Rate
77.4% +20.2% vs nat'l
Rank #1,073 of 3,222
67th percentile
77.4% Homeownership

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Health

96.5% of residents in Franklin County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.3% above the national rate.

96.5% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
96.5% +5.3% vs nat'l
Rank #151 of 3,222
95th percentile

About Franklin County, Vermont

Franklin County, Vermont has a total population of 50,638, making it the 1,009th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Franklin County is 40.8 years, which is 4.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Franklin County is $81,313, which ranks #529 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 8.2% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 10.3%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1%.

The median home value in Franklin County is $306,700, 8.8% above the national median. Renters in Franklin County pay a median gross rent of $1,180 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Franklin County, 30.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 10.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 29.9 min.

Franklin County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 91.9% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (4.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.0%).

All data for Franklin County, Vermont 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.