U.S. County · Profile

Franklin County

51.6KTotal Population
246Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+8.26%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Franklin County has a population of 51,644 as of 2023. It is located in Kentucky.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Franklin County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):3.9%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White82.0%42,348
Black or African American8.7%4,493
Two or More Races5.4%2,789
Hispanic or Latino3.9%2,014
Some Other Race1.8%930
Asian1.7%878
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.2%103
American Indian/Alaska Native0.1%52

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Franklin County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$62,929
15.6% below national average
Per Capita Income
$38,104
0.6% below national average
Poverty Rate
13.3%
15.7% above national average
Median Age
40.0 years

Income & Poverty

$62,929Median Household Income
$38,104Per Capita Income
13.3%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$62,929$86,369
Families$79,416$99,218
Married-couple Families$79,416$88,946
Nonfamily Households$40,390$43,621

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Franklin County, Kentucky.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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