Franklin County, PA

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Franklin County Overview

156,084
TOTAL POPULATION
77,293
MALE POPULATION
78,791
FEMALE POPULATION
98.10
MALES / 100 FEMALES
101.94
FEMALES / 100 MALES
42.2
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$37,520
PER CAPITA INCOME
$85,138
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$71,808
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
30.7%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
69.3¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$12,045
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.42
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
78,558
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
62.5%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.4%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Franklin County Area Codes

Race in Franklin County

The most populous races in Franklin County are White / Caucasian (139,482 | 89.4%), Hispanic or Latino (10,108 | 6.5%), and Two or more Races (7,017 | 4.5%).
Race in Franklin County
Race# Population% Population
Asian1,2370.8%
Black / African American5,3533.4%
Hawaiian / Pacific350.0%
Hispanic or Latino10,1086.5%
Native / Alaskan4950.3%
White / Caucasian139,48289.4%
Two or more Races7,0174.5%
Some other Race2,4651.6%
Total156,084100.0%

Ancestry in Franklin County

The most populous ancestries reported in Franklin County are German (48,339 | 31.0%), American (20,246 | 13.0%), Irish (16,087 | 10.3%), English (12,875 | 8.3%), and Italian (4,924 | 3.2%), together accounting for 65.6% of all Franklin County residents.
Ancestry in Franklin County
Ancestry# Population% Population
African5760.4%
Albanian800.1%
Alsatian20.0%
American20,24613.0%
Apache150.0%
Arab3640.2%
Argentinean30.0%
Armenian930.1%
Austrian1760.1%
Bahamian150.0%
Barbadian1000.1%
Belgian220.0%
Belizean800.1%
Bermudan130.0%
Bhutanese2290.2%
Blackfeet1250.1%
Bolivian560.0%
Brazilian260.0%
British5830.4%
Bulgarian220.0%
Burmese2610.2%
Cambodian80.0%
Canadian1430.1%
Cape Verdean110.0%
Carpatho Rusyn180.0%
Central American2,3151.5%
Central American Indian380.0%
Cherokee3320.2%
Chilean240.0%
Choctaw670.0%
Colombian180.0%
Costa Rican480.0%
Croatian1830.1%
Cuban2320.2%
Czech2180.1%
Czechoslovakian1220.1%
Danish3670.2%
Delaware260.0%
Dominican6320.4%
Dutch1,6531.1%
Dutch West Indian140.0%
Eastern European2440.2%
Ecuadorian360.0%
English12,8758.3%
Estonian120.0%
European3,3832.2%
Finnish1180.1%
French2,7461.8%
French American Indian50.0%
French Canadian2180.1%
German48,33931.0%
German Russian570.0%
Greek1630.1%
Guatemalan1,8791.2%
Guyanese50.0%
Haitian1600.1%
Hungarian7910.5%
Icelander100.0%
Indian (Asian)2980.2%
Indonesian340.0%
Iranian510.0%
Irish16,08710.3%
Iroquois430.0%
Israeli20.0%
Italian4,9243.2%
Jamaican4930.3%
Korean2770.2%
Laotian830.1%
Latvian130.0%
Lebanese440.0%
Liberian230.0%
Lithuanian2080.1%
Lumbee490.0%
Luxembourger10.0%
Macedonian120.0%
Mexican3,6722.4%
Mexican American Indian1860.1%
Moroccan150.0%
Native Hawaiian350.0%
New Zealander120.0%
Nigerian320.0%
Northern European2000.1%
Norwegian5760.4%
Pakistani1320.1%
Palestinian1010.1%
Panamanian780.1%
Pennsylvania German6860.4%
Peruvian2000.1%
Polish3,4192.2%
Portuguese1440.1%
Puerto Rican2,2871.5%
Romanian620.0%
Russian4010.3%
Salvadoran3100.2%
Scandinavian5760.4%
Scotch-Irish2,5951.7%
Scottish2,9201.9%
Serbian320.0%
Shoshone90.0%
Sierra Leonean1830.1%
Sioux740.1%
Slavic120.0%
Slovak3400.2%
Slovene540.0%
South African330.0%
South American5850.4%
Spaniard770.1%
Spanish1740.1%
Sri Lankan1380.1%
Subsaharan African8580.5%
Swedish1,0470.7%
Swiss2,3221.5%
Syrian880.1%
Taiwanese1360.1%
Thai3690.2%
Tohono O'Odham240.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian1300.1%
Turkish170.0%
Ugandan100.0%
Ukrainian1850.1%
Uruguayan1270.1%
Venezuelan1210.1%
Welsh1,2170.8%
West Indian2780.2%
Yugoslavian5100.3%
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Immigrants in Franklin County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Franklin County came from Latin America (3,460 | 2.2%), Central America (2,282 | 1.5%), Guatemala (1,151 | 0.7%), Asia (1,123 | 0.7%), and Europe (751 | 0.5%), together accounting for 5.6% of all Franklin County residents.
Immigrants in Franklin County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa2390.2%
Argentina90.0%
Armenia390.0%
Asia1,1230.7%
Azores280.0%
Barbados1000.1%
Belize760.1%
Bolivia720.1%
Bosnia and Herzegovina580.0%
Brazil200.0%
Bulgaria90.0%
Canada2070.1%
Caribbean6280.4%
Central America2,2821.5%
China2760.2%
Colombia180.0%
Costa Rica100.0%
Croatia50.0%
Cuba610.0%
Denmark270.0%
Dominican Republic1480.1%
Eastern Africa200.0%
Eastern Asia3480.2%
Eastern Europe2830.2%
Ecuador590.0%
El Salvador1910.1%
England470.0%
Europe7510.5%
France20.0%
Germany2070.1%
Greece130.0%
Guatemala1,1510.7%
Guyana190.0%
Haiti1610.1%
Honduras800.1%
Hungary80.0%
India2350.2%
Indonesia370.0%
Italy240.0%
Jamaica1310.1%
Japan130.0%
Kenya100.0%
Korea590.0%
Latin America3,4602.2%
Latvia130.0%
Lebanon160.0%
Liberia230.0%
Mexico7220.5%
Morocco150.0%
Nepal330.0%
Netherlands560.0%
Northern Africa490.0%
Northern Europe1330.1%
Pakistan510.0%
Panama520.0%
Peru1970.1%
Philippines980.1%
Poland1080.1%
Portugal280.0%
Romania190.0%
Russia360.0%
Scotland150.0%
Sierra Leone1360.1%
South America5500.4%
South Central Asia3810.2%
South Eastern Asia3390.2%
Southern Europe650.0%
Sri Lanka480.0%
Switzerland50.0%
Taiwan160.0%
Thailand1030.1%
Trinidad and Tobago270.0%
Uganda100.0%
Ukraine270.0%
Uruguay1060.1%
Venezuela500.0%
Vietnam670.0%
Western Africa1590.1%
Western Asia550.0%
Western Europe2700.2%
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Sex and Age in Franklin County

Sex and Age in Franklin County

The most populous age groups in Franklin County are 60 to 64 Years (5,749 | 7.4%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (5,596 | 7.1%) for women.
Sex and Age in Franklin County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years4,410 (5.7%)4,373 (5.6%)
5 to 9 Years5,297 (6.9%)4,529 (5.8%)
10 to 14 Years4,722 (6.1%)4,846 (6.1%)
15 to 19 Years5,132 (6.6%)4,355 (5.5%)
20 to 24 Years4,189 (5.4%)4,085 (5.2%)
25 to 29 Years4,694 (6.1%)4,689 (5.9%)
30 to 34 Years4,797 (6.2%)4,829 (6.1%)
35 to 39 Years4,856 (6.3%)4,429 (5.6%)
40 to 44 Years4,307 (5.6%)4,769 (6.0%)
45 to 49 Years5,027 (6.5%)4,821 (6.1%)
50 to 54 Years5,312 (6.9%)5,155 (6.5%)
55 to 59 Years4,880 (6.3%)5,335 (6.8%)
60 to 64 Years5,749 (7.4%)5,596 (7.1%)
65 to 69 Years4,108 (5.3%)4,381 (5.6%)
70 to 74 Years4,177 (5.4%)4,685 (5.9%)
75 to 79 Years2,519 (3.3%)3,111 (4.0%)
80 to 84 Years1,615 (2.1%)1,898 (2.4%)
85 Years and over1,502 (1.9%)2,905 (3.7%)
Total77,293 (100.0%)78,791 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Franklin County

Median Family Size in Franklin County

The median family size in Franklin County is 2.97 persons per family, with married-couple families (34,257 | 79.9%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.02 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (2,715 | 6.3%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.51 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Franklin County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple34,257 (79.9%)3.02
Single Male/Father2,715 (6.3%)2.51
Single Female/Mother5,883 (13.7%)2.90
Total Families42,855 (100.0%)2.97

Median Household Size in Franklin County

The median household size in Franklin County is 2.46 persons per household, with single female/mother households (5,883 | 9.4%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.13 persons per household. non-family households (19,721 | 31.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.18 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Franklin County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple34,257 (54.7%)3.05
Single Male/Father2,715 (4.3%)2.97
Single Female/Mother5,883 (9.4%)3.13
Non-family19,721 (31.5%)1.18
Total Households62,576 (100.0%)2.46

Household Size by Marriage Status in Franklin County

Out of a total of 62,576 households in Franklin County, 42,855 (68.5%) are family households, while 19,721 (31.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 20,918, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 16,405.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Franklin County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-16,405 (26.2%)
2-Person Households20,918 (33.4%)3,038 (4.9%)
3-Person Households8,701 (13.9%)228 (0.4%)
4-Person Households7,590 (12.1%)42 (0.1%)
5-Person Households2,879 (4.6%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households1,415 (2.3%)8 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households1,352 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total42,855 (68.5%)19,721 (31.5%)

Female Fertility in Franklin County

Fertility by Age in Franklin County

Average fertility rate in Franklin County is 48.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 83.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 71.2% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Franklin County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years25 (1.6%)6.0
20 to 34 years1,130 (71.2%)83.0
35 to 50 years432 (27.2%)29.0
Total1,587 (100.0%)48.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Franklin County

64.8% of women with births (1,587) in Franklin County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 32.6% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Franklin County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)25 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years738 (65.3%)392 (34.7%)
35 to 50 years291 (67.4%)141 (32.6%)
Total1,028 (64.8%)559 (35.2%)

Fertility by Education in Franklin County

Average fertility rate in Franklin County is 48.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree have the highest fertility rate of 55.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the lowest fertility at 37.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma represent 31.6% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Franklin County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School261 (16.5%)47.0
High School Diploma501 (31.6%)51.0
College or Associate's Degree407 (25.7%)46.0
Bachelor's Degree298 (18.8%)55.0
Graduate Degree120 (7.6%)37.0
Total1,587 (100.0%)48.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Franklin County

35.2% of women with births in Franklin County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 68.6% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Franklin County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School82 (31.4%)179 (68.6%)
High School Diploma299 (59.7%)202 (40.3%)
College or Associate's Degree238 (58.5%)169 (41.5%)
Bachelor's Degree290 (97.3%)8 (2.7%)
Graduate Degree120 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,028 (64.8%)559 (35.2%)

Income in Franklin County

Income Overview in Franklin County

Per Capita Income in Franklin County is $37,520, while median incomes of families and households are $85,138 and $71,808 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income156,084$37,520
Median Family Income42,855$85,138
Mean Family Income42,855$106,207
Median Household Income62,576$71,808
Mean Household Income62,576$91,710
Income Deficit42,855$12,045
Wage / Income Gap (%)156,08430.68%
Wage / Income Gap ($)156,08469.32¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index156,0840.42

Earnings by Sex in Franklin County

Average Earnings in Franklin County are $42,472, $50,479 for men and $34,993 for women, a difference of 30.7%.
Earnings by Sex in Franklin County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male44,169 (53.4%)$50,479
Female38,478 (46.6%)$34,993
Total82,647 (100.0%)$42,472

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Franklin County

The most common earnings brackets in Franklin County are $100,000+ for men (5,679 | 12.9%) and $55,000 to $64,999 for women (3,134 | 8.1%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Franklin County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less1,680 (3.8%)2,222 (5.8%)
$2,500 to $4,9991,393 (3.2%)1,405 (3.6%)
$5,000 to $7,4991,329 (3.0%)1,368 (3.6%)
$7,500 to $9,999827 (1.9%)1,378 (3.6%)
$10,000 to $12,4991,016 (2.3%)1,383 (3.6%)
$12,500 to $14,999831 (1.9%)1,332 (3.5%)
$15,000 to $17,499825 (1.9%)1,410 (3.7%)
$17,500 to $19,999680 (1.5%)905 (2.4%)
$20,000 to $22,499582 (1.3%)1,381 (3.6%)
$22,500 to $24,9991,134 (2.6%)1,198 (3.1%)
$25,000 to $29,9991,608 (3.6%)2,418 (6.3%)
$30,000 to $34,9992,519 (5.7%)2,843 (7.4%)
$35,000 to $39,9991,857 (4.2%)2,923 (7.6%)
$40,000 to $44,9992,839 (6.4%)2,170 (5.6%)
$45,000 to $49,9992,762 (6.2%)2,233 (5.8%)
$50,000 to $54,9992,369 (5.4%)1,793 (4.7%)
$55,000 to $64,9995,282 (12.0%)3,134 (8.1%)
$65,000 to $74,9993,541 (8.0%)2,343 (6.1%)
$75,000 to $99,9995,416 (12.3%)2,463 (6.4%)
$100,000+5,679 (12.9%)2,176 (5.7%)
Total44,169 (100.0%)38,478 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Franklin County

Average earnings in Franklin County are $55,436 for men and $38,877 for women, a difference of 29.9%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $80,855, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $42,174. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $68,351, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $26,628.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Franklin County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$42,174$26,628
High School Diploma$50,532$32,590
College or Associate's Degree$56,054$39,805
Bachelor's Degree$70,694$51,553
Graduate Degree$80,855$68,351
Total$55,436$38,877

Family Income in Franklin County

Family Income Brackets in Franklin County

According to the Franklin County family income data, there are 10,199 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 23.8% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 429 families (1.0%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Franklin County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001,0712.5%
$10,000 to $14,9994291.0%
$15,000 to $24,9991,4143.3%
$25,000 to $34,9992,3145.4%
$35,000 to $49,9994,41410.3%
$50,000 to $74,9998,57120.0%
$75,000 to $99,9997,24216.9%
$100,000 to $149,99910,19923.8%
$150,000 to $199,9994,0289.4%
$200,000+3,1717.4%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Franklin County

4-person families (7,155 | 16.7%) account for the highest median family income in Franklin County with $112,623 per family, while 2-person families (22,200 | 51.8%) have the highest median income of $37,048 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Franklin County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families22,200 (51.8%)$74,095
3-Person Families8,399 (19.6%)$91,309
4-Person Families7,155 (16.7%)$112,623
5-Person Families2,676 (6.2%)$90,135
6-Person Families1,166 (2.7%)$81,587
7+ Person Families1,259 (2.9%)$96,925
Total42,855 (100.0%)$85,138

Family Income by Number of Earners in Franklin County

The median family income in Franklin County is $85,138, with families comprising 3+ earners (5,374) having the highest median family income of $134,565, while families with no earners (7,632) have the lowest median family income of $52,556, accounting for 12.5% and 17.8% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Franklin County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners7,632 (17.8%)$52,556
1 Earner12,779 (29.8%)$60,883
2 Earners17,070 (39.8%)$108,240
3+ Earners5,374 (12.5%)$134,565
Total42,855 (100.0%)$85,138

Household Income in Franklin County

Household Income Brackets in Franklin County

With 12,202 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Franklin County, accounting for 19.5% of all households. In contrast, only 1,439 households (2.3%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Franklin County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0002,1283.4%
$10,000 to $14,9991,4392.3%
$15,000 to $24,9993,9426.3%
$25,000 to $34,9995,0068.0%
$35,000 to $49,9997,94712.7%
$50,000 to $74,99912,20219.5%
$75,000 to $99,9999,69915.5%
$100,000 to $149,99911,88919.0%
$150,000 to $199,9994,8187.7%
$200,000+3,5045.6%

Household Income by Householder Age in Franklin County

The median household income in Franklin County is $71,808, with the highest median household income of $84,150 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 23,404 households (37.4%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $52,062, with 19,156 households (30.6%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Franklin County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years2,064 (3.3%)$56,875
25 to 44 Years17,952 (28.7%)$78,776
45 to 64 Years23,404 (37.4%)$84,150
65+ Years19,156 (30.6%)$52,062
Total62,576 (100.0%)$71,808

Poverty in Franklin County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Franklin County

With 8.1% poverty level for males and 9.9% for females among the residents of Franklin County, under 5 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 846 males (19.3%) and 305 females (30.4%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Franklin County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years846 (19.3%)640 (15.0%)
5 Years109 (10.2%)305 (30.4%)
6 to 11 Years924 (15.4%)720 (14.2%)
12 to 14 Years281 (10.3%)443 (14.1%)
15 Years172 (13.9%)88 (9.1%)
16 and 17 Years183 (9.1%)213 (12.3%)
18 to 24 Years333 (5.7%)601 (11.2%)
25 to 34 Years1,098 (11.6%)1,203 (12.6%)
35 to 44 Years578 (6.3%)922 (10.0%)
45 to 54 Years455 (4.4%)547 (5.5%)
55 to 64 Years564 (5.3%)794 (7.3%)
65 to 74 Years298 (3.6%)476 (5.3%)
75 Years and over309 (5.7%)755 (10.0%)
Total6,150 (8.1%)7,707 (9.9%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Franklin County

According to the poverty statistics in Franklin County, males aged 65 to 74 years and females aged 65 to 74 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 96.4% of males and 94.7% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Franklin County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years3,535 (80.7%)3,621 (85.0%)
5 Years964 (89.8%)698 (69.6%)
6 to 11 Years5,072 (84.6%)4,359 (85.8%)
12 to 14 Years2,455 (89.7%)2,700 (85.9%)
15 Years1,068 (86.1%)880 (90.9%)
16 and 17 Years1,824 (90.9%)1,519 (87.7%)
18 to 24 Years5,489 (94.3%)4,753 (88.8%)
25 to 34 Years8,391 (88.4%)8,315 (87.4%)
35 to 44 Years8,582 (93.7%)8,276 (90.0%)
45 to 54 Years9,865 (95.6%)9,417 (94.5%)
55 to 64 Years9,983 (94.7%)10,097 (92.7%)
65 to 74 Years7,860 (96.4%)8,488 (94.7%)
75 Years and over5,141 (94.3%)6,791 (90.0%)
Total70,229 (91.9%)69,914 (90.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Franklin County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Franklin County show that 3.0% or 1,046 of the total 34,257 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 14.8%, comprising of 92 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 2.2%, which includes 214 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Franklin County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children20,859 (97.8%)475 (2.2%)
1 or 2 Children9,478 (97.8%)214 (2.2%)
3 or 4 Children2,346 (89.8%)265 (10.2%)
5 or more Children528 (85.2%)92 (14.8%)
Total33,211 (97.0%)1,046 (3.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Franklin County

According to the poverty data in Franklin County, 15.4% or 419 single-father households and 19.2% or 1,131 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 21 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 484 households (56.2%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Franklin County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children62 (5.9%)87 (4.2%)
1 or 2 Children308 (20.1%)548 (18.9%)
3 or 4 Children28 (24.6%)484 (56.2%)
5 or more Children21 (100.0%)12 (48.0%)
Total419 (15.4%)1,131 (19.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Franklin County

The poverty data for Franklin County shows that 1,046 of the married-couple family households (3.0%) and 1,550 of the single-parent households (18.0%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 92 households (14.8%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 33 household (71.7%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Franklin County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children475 (2.2%)149 (4.8%)
1 or 2 Children214 (2.2%)856 (19.3%)
3 or 4 Children265 (10.2%)512 (52.5%)
5 or more Children92 (14.8%)33 (71.7%)
Total1,046 (3.0%)1,550 (18.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Franklin County

Employment by Class of Employer in Franklin County

Among the 74,492 employed individuals in Franklin County, private company employees (49,447 | 66.4%), not-for-profit organizations (7,662 | 10.3%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (5,152 | 6.9%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Franklin County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees49,44766.4%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)1,7562.4%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)5,1526.9%
Not-for-profit Organizations7,66210.3%
Local Government Employees5,1056.9%
State Government Employees2,0982.8%
Federal Government Employees3,1434.2%
Unpaid Family Workers1290.2%
Total74,492100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Franklin County

According to the labor force statistics for Franklin County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (125,692), 62.5% or 78,558 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.4% or 2,671 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 86.9% or 15,956 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 7.2% or 274 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Franklin County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years3,811 (52.4%)274 (7.2%)
20 to 24 Years6,925 (83.7%)277 (4.0%)
25 to 29 Years8,144 (86.8%)285 (3.5%)
30 to 34 Years7,682 (79.8%)238 (3.1%)
35 to 44 Years15,956 (86.9%)527 (3.3%)
45 to 54 Years17,247 (84.9%)707 (4.1%)
55 to 59 Years7,712 (75.5%)100 (1.3%)
60 to 64 Years6,625 (58.4%)166 (2.5%)
65 to 74 Years3,626 (20.9%)65 (1.8%)
75 Years and over867 (6.4%)47 (5.4%)
Total78,558 (62.5%)2,671 (3.4%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Franklin County

According to labor force statistics for Franklin County, 80.0% of individuals (63,396) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (79,245) are in the labor force, with 3.2% or 2,029 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 87.6% or 16,789 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 4.0% or 185 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Franklin County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School4,634 (65.0%)285 (4.0%)
High School Diploma25,571 (76.6%)1,302 (3.9%)
College / Associate Degree16,359 (83.6%)763 (3.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher16,789 (87.6%)230 (1.2%)
Total63,396 (80.0%)2,536 (3.2%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Franklin County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Franklin County are Community & Social Service (7,779 | 10.3%), Management (6,491 | 8.6%), Education Instruction & Library (5,332 | 7.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (4,644 | 6.1%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (3,862 | 5.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Franklin County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Franklin County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (83.7%), Computers, Engineering & Science (75.2%), and Computers & Mathematics (72.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (86.2%), Health Technologists (85.8%), and Education Instruction & Library (71.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Franklin County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management3,993 (61.5%)2,498 (38.5%)
Business & Financial1,301 (47.8%)1,423 (52.2%)
Computers, Engineering & Science2,906 (75.2%)956 (24.7%)
Computers & Mathematics1,457 (72.0%)568 (28.1%)
Architecture & Engineering1,185 (83.7%)231 (16.3%)
Life, Physical & Social Science264 (62.7%)157 (37.3%)
Community & Social Service 2,528 (32.5%)5,251 (67.5%)
Education, Arts & Media437 (39.4%)671 (60.6%)
Legal Services & Support146 (39.4%)225 (60.7%)
Education Instruction & Library1,527 (28.6%)3,805 (71.4%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment418 (43.2%)550 (56.8%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating643 (13.9%)4,001 (86.2%)
Health Technologists392 (14.2%)2,373 (85.8%)
Total (Category)11,371 (44.6%)14,129 (55.4%)
Total (Overall)40,609 (53.5%)35,241 (46.5%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Franklin County are Food Preparation & Serving (3,390 | 4.5%), Healthcare Support (2,466 | 3.3%), Cleaning & Maintenance (2,334 | 3.1%), Security & Protection (1,743 | 2.3%), and Personal Care & Service (1,300 | 1.7%).
Services Occupations in Franklin County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Franklin County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (95.3%), Security & Protection (87.4%), and Firefighting & Prevention (76.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (90.4%), Personal Care & Service (78.7%), and Food Preparation & Serving (62.2%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Franklin County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support237 (9.6%)2,229 (90.4%)
Security & Protection1,524 (87.4%)219 (12.6%)
Firefighting & Prevention571 (76.8%)172 (23.2%)
Law Enforcement953 (95.3%)47 (4.7%)
Food Preparation & Serving1,283 (37.9%)2,107 (62.2%)
Cleaning & Maintenance1,672 (71.6%)662 (28.4%)
Personal Care & Service277 (21.3%)1,023 (78.7%)
Total (Category)4,993 (44.5%)6,240 (55.5%)
Total (Overall)40,609 (53.5%)35,241 (46.5%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Franklin County are Office & Administration (8,583 | 11.3%), and Sales & Related (6,624 | 8.7%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Franklin County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Franklin County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related3,651 (55.1%)2,973 (44.9%)
Office & Administration1,664 (19.4%)6,919 (80.6%)
Total (Category)5,315 (34.9%)9,892 (65.0%)
Total (Overall)40,609 (53.5%)35,241 (46.5%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Franklin County are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (3,486 | 4.6%), Construction & Extraction (3,291 | 4.3%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (971 | 1.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Franklin County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Franklin County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry733 (75.5%)238 (24.5%)
Construction & Extraction3,118 (94.7%)173 (5.3%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair3,379 (96.9%)107 (3.1%)
Total (Category)7,230 (93.3%)518 (6.7%)
Total (Overall)40,609 (53.5%)35,241 (46.5%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Franklin County are Production (7,118 | 9.4%), Material Moving (5,696 | 7.5%), and Transportation (3,348 | 4.4%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Franklin County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Franklin County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production4,937 (69.4%)2,181 (30.6%)
Transportation2,776 (82.9%)572 (17.1%)
Material Moving3,987 (70.0%)1,709 (30.0%)
Total (Category)11,700 (72.4%)4,462 (27.6%)
Total (Overall)40,609 (53.5%)35,241 (46.5%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Franklin County

Employment Industries in Franklin County

The major employment industries in Franklin County include Manufacturing (12,416 | 16.4%), Health Care & Social Assistance (10,907 | 14.4%), Retail Trade (9,120 | 12.0%), Educational Services (6,621 | 8.7%), and Transportation & Warehousing (5,649 | 7.4%).
Employment Industries in Franklin County

Employment Industries by Sex in Franklin County

The Franklin County industries that see more men than women are Enterprise Management (100.0%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (96.7%), and Construction (94.3%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (84.5%), Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (70.7%), and Finance & Insurance (70.5%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Franklin County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting1,748 (78.0%)494 (22.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction202 (96.7%)7 (3.4%)
Construction4,021 (94.3%)244 (5.7%)
Manufacturing9,197 (74.1%)3,219 (25.9%)
Wholesale Trade1,212 (64.4%)671 (35.6%)
Retail Trade4,880 (53.5%)4,240 (46.5%)
Transportation & Warehousing4,077 (72.2%)1,572 (27.8%)
Utilities151 (87.3%)22 (12.7%)
Information324 (54.8%)267 (45.2%)
Finance & Insurance683 (29.5%)1,635 (70.5%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing200 (29.3%)483 (70.7%)
Professional & Scientific1,681 (45.7%)1,995 (54.3%)
Enterprise Management3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support1,626 (69.6%)712 (30.4%)
Educational Services2,083 (31.5%)4,538 (68.5%)
Health Care & Social Assistance1,688 (15.5%)9,219 (84.5%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation718 (57.4%)532 (42.6%)
Accommodation & Food Services1,619 (40.0%)2,424 (60.0%)
Public Administration3,083 (65.6%)1,614 (34.4%)
Total40,609 (53.5%)35,241 (46.5%)

Education in Franklin County

School Enrollment in Franklin County

The most common levels of schooling among the 31,505 students in Franklin County are middle school (7,654 | 24.3%), high school (7,428 | 23.6%), and elementary school (7,399 | 23.5%).
School Enrollment in Franklin County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1,6165.1%
Kindergarten1,4644.6%
Elementary School7,39923.5%
Middle School7,65424.3%
High School7,42823.6%
College / Undergraduate4,47714.2%
Graduate / Professional1,4674.7%
Total31,505100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Franklin County

Out of a total of 31,505 students who are enrolled in schools in Franklin County, 7,120 (22.6%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 24,385 (77.4%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 771 (42.7% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 4,707 (85.2% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Franklin County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds717 (65.9%)371 (34.1%)
5 to 9 Year Old6,850 (79.3%)1,790 (20.7%)
10 to 14 Year Olds7,213 (78.9%)1,932 (21.1%)
15 to 17 Year Olds4,707 (85.2%)820 (14.8%)
18 to 19 Year Olds1,623 (80.7%)388 (19.3%)
20 to 24 Year Olds1,231 (68.5%)566 (31.5%)
25 to 34 Year Olds1,035 (57.3%)771 (42.7%)
35 Years and over995 (66.7%)496 (33.3%)
Total24,385 (77.4%)7,120 (22.6%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Franklin County

Education (5,696 | 21.0%), business (4,253 | 15.7%), science & technology (2,705 | 10.0%), arts & humanities (2,686 | 9.9%), and bio, nature & agricultural (2,036 | 7.5%) are the most common fields of study among 27,107 individuals in Franklin County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Franklin County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics1,1454.2%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural2,0367.5%
Physical & Health Sciences6462.4%
Psychology1,0443.8%
Social Sciences1,5115.6%
Engineering1,2284.5%
Multidisciplinary Studies2611.0%
Science & Technology2,70510.0%
Business4,25315.7%
Education5,69621.0%
Literature & Languages1,0183.8%
Liberal Arts & History1,4435.3%
Visual & Performing Arts7362.7%
Communications6992.6%
Arts & Humanities2,6869.9%
Total27,107100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Franklin County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Franklin County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Franklin County are males with 2 vehicles (14,844, accounting for 37.3%) and females with 2 vehicles (12,602, making up 43.1%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Franklin County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle1,059 (2.7%)878 (2.5%)
1 Vehicle5,854 (14.7%)5,843 (17.0%)
2 Vehicles14,844 (37.3%)12,602 (36.6%)
3 Vehicles10,056 (25.3%)7,777 (22.6%)
4 Vehicles4,779 (12.0%)4,670 (13.6%)
5 or more Vehicles3,208 (8.1%)2,697 (7.8%)
Total39,800 (100.0%)34,467 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Franklin County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Franklin County are 15 to 19 minutes (11,095 commuters, 16.2%), 10 to 14 minutes (10,036 commuters, 14.6%), and 20 to 24 minutes (9,960 commuters, 14.5%).
Commute Time in Franklin County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes3,7175.4%
5 to 9 Minutes7,12210.4%
10 to 14 Minutes10,03614.6%
15 to 19 Minutes11,09516.2%
20 to 24 Minutes9,96014.5%
25 to 29 Minutes6,0818.9%
30 to 34 Minutes8,09011.8%
35 to 39 Minutes1,8552.7%
40 to 44 Minutes2,0283.0%
45 to 59 Minutes4,1026.0%
60 to 89 Minutes2,5073.7%
90 or more Minutes1,9312.8%

Commute Time by Sex in Franklin County

The most common commute times in Franklin County are 15 to 19 minutes (5,716 commuters, 15.4%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (5,379 commuters, 17.1%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Franklin County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes2,318 (6.3%)1,399 (4.4%)
5 to 9 Minutes3,594 (9.7%)3,528 (11.2%)
10 to 14 Minutes5,110 (13.8%)4,926 (15.6%)
15 to 19 Minutes5,716 (15.4%)5,379 (17.1%)
20 to 24 Minutes4,981 (13.5%)4,979 (15.8%)
25 to 29 Minutes3,110 (8.4%)2,971 (9.4%)
30 to 34 Minutes4,453 (12.0%)3,637 (11.6%)
35 to 39 Minutes1,026 (2.8%)829 (2.6%)
40 to 44 Minutes1,130 (3.0%)898 (2.9%)
45 to 59 Minutes2,508 (6.8%)1,594 (5.1%)
60 to 89 Minutes1,602 (4.3%)905 (2.9%)
90 or more Minutes1,486 (4.0%)445 (1.4%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Franklin County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Franklin County are 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM (4,542, 12.3%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (4,686, 14.9%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Franklin County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM4,542 (12.3%)1,425 (4.5%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM3,107 (8.4%)1,407 (4.5%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM3,058 (8.3%)1,759 (5.6%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM4,510 (12.2%)2,418 (7.7%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM3,904 (10.5%)3,399 (10.8%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM3,992 (10.8%)4,686 (14.9%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM2,797 (7.5%)4,349 (13.8%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM2,810 (7.6%)2,863 (9.1%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM807 (2.2%)1,355 (4.3%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM992 (2.7%)1,239 (3.9%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM305 (0.8%)967 (3.1%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM276 (0.7%)198 (0.6%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM2,575 (7.0%)3,170 (10.1%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM3,359 (9.1%)2,255 (7.2%)
Total37,034 (100.0%)31,490 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Franklin County

Occupancy by Ownership in Franklin County

Of the total 62,576 dwellings in Franklin County, owner-occupied units account for 45,631 (72.9%), while renter-occupied units make up 16,945 (27.1%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Franklin County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units45,63172.9%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units16,94527.1%
Total Occupied Housing Units62,576100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Franklin County

Occupancy by Household Size in Franklin County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household16,40526.2%
2-Person Household23,95638.3%
3-Person Household8,92914.3%
4+ Person Household13,28621.2%
Total Housing Units62,576100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Franklin County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Franklin County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household10,164 (62.0%)6,241 (38.0%)
2-Person Household18,006 (75.2%)5,950 (24.8%)
3-Person Household6,991 (78.3%)1,938 (21.7%)
4+ Person Household10,470 (78.8%)2,816 (21.2%)
Total Housing Units45,631 (72.9%)16,945 (27.1%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Franklin County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Franklin County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School3,105 (59.0%)2,158 (41.0%)
High School Diploma18,304 (72.8%)6,826 (27.2%)
College/Associate Degree12,125 (73.1%)4,459 (26.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher12,097 (77.5%)3,502 (22.5%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Franklin County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Franklin County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years10,45516.7%
35 to 44 Years9,56115.3%
45 to 54 Years11,25918.0%
55 to 64 Years12,14519.4%
65 to 74 Years10,44816.7%
75 to 84 Years5,6549.0%
85 Years and Over3,0544.9%
Total62,576100.0%

Housing Finances in Franklin County

Median Income by Occupancy in Franklin County

Median Income by Occupancy in Franklin County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied45,631 (72.9%)$83,917
Renter-Occupied16,945 (27.1%)$46,289
Average62,576 (100.0%)$71,808

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Franklin County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Franklin County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000667 (1.5%)615 (3.6%)
$5,000 to $9,999435 (0.9%)408 (2.4%)
$10,000 to $14,999560 (1.2%)853 (5.0%)
$15,000 to $19,999790 (1.7%)1,108 (6.5%)
$20,000 to $24,9991,135 (2.5%)936 (5.5%)
$25,000 to $34,9992,946 (6.5%)2,082 (12.3%)
$35,000 to $49,9994,758 (10.4%)3,199 (18.9%)
$50,000 to $74,9998,500 (18.6%)3,712 (21.9%)
$75,000 to $99,9997,660 (16.8%)2,046 (12.1%)
$100,000 to $149,99910,570 (23.2%)1,290 (7.6%)
$150,000 or more7,610 (16.7%)696 (4.1%)
Total45,631 (100.0%)16,945 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Franklin County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Franklin County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3002,074 (4.5%)215 (1.3%)
$300 to $4995,437 (11.9%)579 (3.4%)
$500 to $7998,911 (19.5%)3,489 (20.6%)
$800 to $9993,738 (8.2%)3,431 (20.3%)
$1,000 to $1,4999,988 (21.9%)6,551 (38.7%)
$1,500 to $1,9998,558 (18.8%)1,529 (9.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4993,645 (8.0%)191 (1.1%)
$2,500 to $2,9991,724 (3.8%)20 (0.1%)
$3,000 or more1,556 (3.4%)60 (0.4%)
Total45,631 (100.0%)16,945 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Franklin County

Housing Structures in Franklin County

Housing Structures in Franklin County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached43,14469.0%
Single Unit, Attached7,38811.8%
2 Unit Apartments2,0373.3%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments2,2583.6%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1,4972.4%
10 or more Apartments2,2533.6%
Mobile Home / Other3,9996.4%
Total62,576100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Franklin County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Franklin County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached38,602 (89.5%)4,542 (10.5%)
Single Unit, Attached3,688 (49.9%)3,700 (50.1%)
2 Unit Apartments139 (6.8%)1,898 (93.2%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments118 (5.2%)2,140 (94.8%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments40 (2.7%)1,457 (97.3%)
10 or more Apartments163 (7.2%)2,090 (92.8%)
Mobile Home / Other2,881 (72.0%)1,118 (28.0%)
Total45,631 (72.9%)16,945 (27.1%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Franklin County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Franklin County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room182 (0.4%)503 (3.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms923 (2.0%)2,399 (14.2%)
4 or 5 Rooms10,509 (23.0%)7,697 (45.4%)
6 or 7 Rooms17,152 (37.6%)4,612 (27.2%)
8 or more Rooms16,865 (37.0%)1,734 (10.2%)
Total45,631 (100.0%)16,945 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Franklin County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Franklin County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas8,177 (17.9%)3,096 (18.3%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas2,207 (4.8%)529 (3.1%)
Electricity20,684 (45.3%)10,542 (62.2%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene10,066 (22.1%)2,339 (13.8%)
Coal or Coke274 (0.6%)32 (0.2%)
All other Fuels3,874 (8.5%)200 (1.2%)
No Fuel Used349 (0.8%)207 (1.2%)
Total45,631 (100.0%)16,945 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Franklin County

Household Vehicle Usage in Franklin County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle1,347 (2.9%)1,890 (11.2%)
1 Vehicle10,015 (22.0%)8,226 (48.5%)
2 Vehicles17,745 (38.9%)4,791 (28.3%)
3 or more Vehicles16,524 (36.2%)2,038 (12.0%)
Total45,631 (100.0%)16,945 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Franklin County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Franklin County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units17,48828,143
Median Property Value$217,400$224,600
Median Household Income$63,364$5,304
Monthly Housing Costs$550$1,543
Real Estate Taxes$2,398$543

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Franklin County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Franklin County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0001,666 (9.5%)513 (1.8%)
$50,000 to $99,999966 (5.5%)873 (3.1%)
$100,000 to $299,99911,097 (63.4%)19,561 (69.5%)
$300,000 to $499,9992,589 (14.8%)5,507 (19.6%)
$500,000 to $749,999754 (4.3%)951 (3.4%)
$750,000 to $999,999156 (0.9%)468 (1.7%)
$1,000,000 or more260 (1.5%)270 (1.0%)
Total17,488 (100.0%)28,143 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Franklin County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Franklin County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000766 (4.4%)1,153 (4.1%)
$10,000 to $24,9991,710 (9.8%)336 (1.2%)
$25,000 to $34,9991,655 (9.5%)775 (2.8%)
$35,000 to $49,9992,485 (14.2%)1,291 (4.6%)
$50,000 to $74,9993,602 (20.6%)2,273 (8.1%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,237 (12.8%)4,898 (17.4%)
$100,000 to $149,9992,727 (15.6%)5,423 (19.3%)
$150,000 or more2,306 (13.2%)7,843 (27.9%)
Total17,488 (100.0%)28,143 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Franklin County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Franklin County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x5,222 (29.9%)96,009 (341.2%)
2.0x to 2.9x3,371 (19.3%)10,637 (37.8%)
3.0x to 3.9x2,652 (15.2%)8,374 (29.8%)
4.0x or more5,988 (34.2%)3,411 (12.1%)
Total17,488 (100.0%)28,143 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Franklin County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Franklin County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8002,270 (13.0%)107 (0.4%)
$800 to $1,4992,617 (15.0%)1,804 (6.4%)
$800 to $1,49912,040 (68.9%)3,967 (14.1%)
Total17,488 (100.0%)28,143 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Franklin County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Franklin County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Franklin County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years9,615 (88.4%)1,259 (11.6%)
6 to 18 Years22,087 (88.0%)3,010 (12.0%)
19 to 25 Years9,717 (83.0%)1,986 (17.0%)
26 to 34 Years14,763 (86.4%)2,334 (13.7%)
35 to 44 Years16,480 (89.8%)1,862 (10.2%)
45 to 54 Years18,059 (89.1%)2,218 (10.9%)
55 to 64 Years19,746 (92.2%)1,660 (7.7%)
65 to 74 Years16,945 (99.0%)177 (1.0%)
75 Years and older12,869 (99.0%)127 (1.0%)
Total140,281 (90.5%)14,633 (9.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Franklin County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Franklin County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born9,615 (88.4%)1,259 (11.6%)
Foreign Born, Citizen22,087 (88.0%)3,010 (12.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen9,717 (83.0%)1,986 (17.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Franklin County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Franklin County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00010,307 (83.7%)2,009 (16.3%)
$25,000 to $49,99923,099 (88.3%)3,071 (11.7%)
$50,000 to $74,99926,001 (93.6%)1,783 (6.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99924,478 (92.0%)2,113 (8.0%)
$100,000 and over55,576 (90.8%)5,645 (9.2%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Franklin County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Franklin County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 64,579 (42.1%)5,669 (52.1%)
6 to 18 Years8,652 (34.5%)14,934 (59.5%)
19 to 25 Years2,027 (17.3%)8,225 (70.3%)
25 to 34 Years3,498 (20.5%)12,009 (70.2%)
35 to 44 Years2,855 (15.6%)14,233 (77.6%)
45 to 54 Years2,586 (12.8%)16,261 (80.2%)
55 to 64 Years3,982 (18.6%)17,292 (80.8%)
65 to 74 Years16,577 (96.8%)11,006 (64.3%)
75 Years and over12,736 (98.0%)9,771 (75.2%)
Total57,492 (37.1%)109,400 (70.6%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Franklin County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Franklin County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years12 (0.3%)69 (1.6%)
5 to 17 Years1,299 (9.8%)908 (7.5%)
18 to 34 Years1,865 (12.1%)1,575 (10.3%)
35 to 64 Years4,066 (13.6%)4,315 (14.4%)
65 to 74 Years2,377 (29.1%)2,048 (22.9%)
75 Years and over2,480 (45.5%)3,617 (47.9%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Franklin County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Franklin County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years12 (0.3%)49 (1.1%)
5 to 17 Years163 (1.2%)125 (1.0%)
18 to 34 Years189 (1.2%)108 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years1,365 (4.5%)759 (2.5%)
65 to 74 Years1,406 (17.2%)476 (5.3%)
75 Years and over1,675 (30.7%)1,408 (18.7%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Franklin County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)20 (0.5%)
5 to 17 Years101 (0.8%)126 (1.0%)
18 to 34 Years203 (1.3%)118 (0.8%)
35 to 64 Years834 (2.8%)962 (3.2%)
65 to 74 Years329 (4.0%)426 (4.8%)
75 Years and over591 (10.8%)573 (7.6%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Franklin County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years1,124 (8.5%)674 (5.6%)
18 to 34 Years1,164 (7.5%)1,269 (8.3%)
35 to 64 Years1,251 (4.2%)1,841 (6.1%)
65 to 74 Years410 (5.0%)351 (3.9%)
75 Years and over436 (8.0%)1,069 (14.2%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Franklin County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years132 (1.0%)141 (1.2%)
18 to 34 Years427 (2.8%)353 (2.3%)
35 to 64 Years1,785 (5.9%)2,342 (7.8%)
65 to 74 Years1,187 (14.5%)1,427 (15.9%)
75 Years and over1,271 (23.3%)2,524 (33.5%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Franklin County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years141 (1.1%)196 (1.6%)
18 to 34 Years338 (2.2%)210 (1.4%)
35 to 64 Years554 (1.8%)961 (3.2%)
65 to 74 Years326 (4.0%)215 (2.4%)
75 Years and over423 (7.8%)808 (10.7%)

Technology Access in Franklin County

Computing Device Access in Franklin County

Computing Device Access in Franklin County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop48,56577.6%
Smartphone50,79281.2%
Tablet38,96862.3%
No Computing Device5,4648.7%
Total62,576100.0%

Internet Access in Franklin County

Internet Access in Franklin County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet2010.3%
Broadband Home46,23573.9%
Cellular Data Only5,7219.1%
Satellite Internet3,7286.0%
No Internet8,27013.2%
Total62,576100.0%

Franklin County Summary

Franklin County, Pennsylvania is located in the south-central part of the state and is part of the Cumberland Valley region. It is bordered by Adams, Cumberland, and Fulton counties to the north, Perry County to the east, and the state of Maryland to the south and west. The county seat is Chambersburg, and the county is home to a population of approximately 151,000 people.

History

Franklin County was established in 1784, and was named after Benjamin Franklin. The county was formed from parts of Cumberland and Lancaster counties. The county was originally part of the vast territory of the Iroquois Nation, and was later settled by German and Scots-Irish immigrants. The county was an important part of the Underground Railroad, and was home to many abolitionists. During the Civil War, the county was the site of the Battle of Gettysburg, and the county seat of Chambersburg was burned by Confederate troops in 1864.

Geography

Franklin County is located in the south-central part of Pennsylvania, and is part of the Cumberland Valley region. The county is bordered by Adams, Cumberland, and Fulton counties to the north, Perry County to the east, and the state of Maryland to the south and west. The county has a total area of 545 square miles, and is home to the Tuscarora State Forest, Michaux State Forest, and Caledonia State Park. The county is also home to the Appalachian Trail, which runs through the county for approximately 40 miles.

Economy

Franklin County’s economy is largely based on agriculture, manufacturing, and tourism. The county is home to a number of large agricultural operations, including dairy farms, poultry farms, and fruit and vegetable farms. The county is also home to a number of manufacturing companies, including automotive parts manufacturers, food processing companies, and paper mills. Tourism is also an important part of the county’s economy, with the county being home to a number of historic sites, museums, and outdoor recreation areas.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Franklin County had a population of 151,000 people. The racial makeup of the county was 90.3% White, 5.2% African American, 0.7% Native American, 1.2% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, and 2.4% from other races. The county’s median household income was $50,845, and the median family income was $60,945. The county’s unemployment rate was 5.2%. The county’s largest employers are Summit Health, Letterkenny Army Depot, and JLG Industries.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Franklin County?
Total Population of Franklin County is 156,084.
What is the Total Male Population of Franklin County?
Total Male Population of Franklin County is 77,293.
What is the Total Female Population of Franklin County?
Total Female Population of Franklin County is 78,791.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Franklin County?
There are 98.10 Males per 100 Females in Franklin County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Franklin County?
There are 101.94 Females per 100 Males in Franklin County.
What is the Median Population Age in Franklin County?
Median Population Age in Franklin County is 42.2 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Franklin County
Average Family Size in Franklin County is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Franklin County
Average Household Size in Franklin County is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Franklin County?
Per Capita income in Franklin County is $37,520.
What is the Median Family Income in Franklin County?
Median Family Income in Franklin County is $85,138.
What is the Median Household income in Franklin County?
Median Household Income in Franklin County is $71,808.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Franklin County?
Income or Wage Gap in Franklin County is 30.7%.
Women in Franklin County earn 69.3 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Franklin County?
Family Income Deficit in Franklin County is $12,045.
Families that are below poverty line in Franklin County earn $12,045 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Franklin County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Franklin County is 0.42.
How Large is the Labor Force in Franklin County?
There are 78,558 People in the Labor Forcein in Franklin County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Franklin County?
62.5% of People are in the Labor Force in Franklin County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Franklin County?
Unemployment Rate in Franklin County is 3.4%.