Franklin County's estimated 2025 population is 51,836 with a growth rate of 0.19% 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 5.26% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Franklin County includes 81.71% White, 9.23% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (81.7%)
Black or African American (9.2%)
Two or more races (5.1%)
Asian (1.9%)
Other race (1.8%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.2%)
Native American (0.1%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 42,132 | 81.71% |
| Black or African American | 4,757 | 9.23% |
| Two or more races | 2,638 | 5.12% |
| Asian | 966 | 1.87% |
| Other race | 903 | 1.75% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 116 | 0.22% |
| Native American | 51 | 0.1% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Franklin County's average per capita income is $45,506. Household income levels show a median of $66,470. The poverty rate stands at 13.41%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $104,684 | $124,614 |
| Families | $85,554 | $103,374 |
| Households | $66,470 | $90,766 |
| Non Families | $42,124 | $68,213 |
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