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Franklin County

State:
Kentucky
County Seat:
Frankfort

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.

51,836
Total Population
249
Population Density (mi²)
19
Population Rank (State)
96 0.19%
Annual Population Growth

Franklin County Population

Franklin County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

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.

Population by Race

White

Black or African American

Two or more races

Asian

Other race

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Native American

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White42,13281.71%
Black or African American4,7579.23%
Two or more races2,6385.12%
Asian9661.87%
Other race9031.75%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1160.22%
Native American510.1%

Franklin County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

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%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
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

$45,506

Average Income

$66,470

Median Household Income

13.41%

Poverty Rate