Franklin County's estimated 2026 population is 161,828 with a growth rate of 0.73% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Franklin County is the 22nd largest county in Pennsylvania. The 2010 population was 149,925 and has seen a growth of 7.94% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 42.1 years
Female: 43.4 years
Male: 40.9 years
There are 122,823 adults, (31,775 of whom are seniors) in Franklin County.
Female: 79,568 (50.6%)
Male: 77,811 (49.4%)
The racial composition of Franklin County includes 86.77% White, 3.09% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 136,565 | 86.77% |
| Two or more races | 8,992 | 5.71% |
| Black or African American | 4,870 | 3.09% |
| Other race | 4,711 | 2.99% |
| Asian | 1,632 | 1.04% |
| Native American | 590 | 0.37% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 19 | 0.01% |
Franklin County's average per capita income is $51,752. Household income levels show a median of $77,003. The poverty rate stands at 8.48%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $106,266 | $127,552 |
| Families | $92,016 | $114,317 |
| Households | $77,003 | $97,696 |
| Non Families | $48,050 | $57,837 |
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