Franklin County's estimated 2026 population is 55,440 with a growth rate of -0.15% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Franklin County is the 34th largest county in Virginia. The 2010 population was 56,174 and has seen a growth of -1.31% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 48.4 years
Female: 48.7 years
Male: 47.8 years
There are 44,929 adults, (13,565 of whom are seniors) in Franklin County.
Female: 28,021 (50.8%)
Male: 27,109 (49.2%)
The racial composition of Franklin County includes 86.35% White, 6.86% 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 | 47,606 | 86.35% |
| Black or African American | 3,781 | 6.86% |
| Two or more races | 2,468 | 4.48% |
| Other race | 687 | 1.25% |
| Asian | 329 | 0.6% |
| Native American | 247 | 0.45% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.02% |
Franklin County's average per capita income is $48,210. Household income levels show a median of $68,849. The poverty rate stands at 12.65%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $97,556 | - |
| Families | $84,845 | $109,570 |
| Households | $68,849 | $93,658 |
| Non Families | $36,185 | $54,868 |
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