Franklin County's estimated 2026 population is 52,901 with a growth rate of 0.48% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Franklin County is the 19th largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 49,248 and has seen a growth of 7.42% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 40.8 years
Female: 42.3 years
Male: 38.6 years
There are 40,978 adults, (9,696 of whom are seniors) in Franklin County.
Female: 26,556 (51.2%)
Male: 25,286 (48.8%)
The racial composition of Franklin County includes 81.23% White, 9.22% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 42,112 | 81.23% |
| Black or African American | 4,782 | 9.22% |
| Two or more races | 3,050 | 5.88% |
| Asian | 922 | 1.78% |
| Other race | 816 | 1.57% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 100 | 0.19% |
| Native American | 60 | 0.12% |
Franklin County's average per capita income is $45,830. Household income levels show a median of $65,298. The poverty rate stands at 13.63%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $107,378 | - |
| Families | $87,360 | $105,511 |
| Households | $65,298 | $88,985 |
| Non Families | $42,570 | $62,297 |
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