Franklin County's estimated 2026 population is 70,485 with a growth rate of -0.3% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Franklin County is the 12th largest county in Massachusetts. The 2010 population was 71,372 and has seen a growth of -1.24% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 47.2 years
Female: 48.7 years
Male: 45.3 years
There are 59,141 adults, (17,460 of whom are seniors) in Franklin County.
Female: 36,037 (50.8%)
Male: 34,907 (49.2%)
The racial composition of Franklin County includes 88.98% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Black or African American, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 63,125 | 88.98% |
| Two or more races | 4,197 | 5.92% |
| Asian | 1,439 | 2.03% |
| Other race | 1,124 | 1.58% |
| Black or African American | 956 | 1.35% |
| Native American | 82 | 0.12% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 21 | 0.03% |
Franklin County's average per capita income is $47,005. Household income levels show a median of $74,907. The poverty rate stands at 12.12%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $113,517 | - |
| Families | $98,815 | $115,331 |
| Households | $74,907 | $94,042 |
| Non Families | $43,753 | $58,912 |
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