Franklin County's 2026 population is estimated at 1,391,103, reflecting a 1.27% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Franklin County is the largest county in Ohio. The 2010 population was 1,166,218 and has grown 19.28% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 34.8 years
Female: 35.5 years
Male: 34.1 years
There are 1,022,938 adults, (173,679 of whom are seniors) in Franklin County.
Female: 678,280 (50.9%)
Male: 654,768 (49.1%)
The racial composition of Franklin County includes 58.96% White, 23.34% Black or African American, 5.58% Asian, 3.25% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 785,967 | 58.96% |
| Black or African American | 311,199 | 23.34% |
| Two or more races | 114,146 | 8.56% |
| Asian | 74,387 | 5.58% |
| Other race | 43,263 | 3.25% |
| Native American | 3,546 | 0.27% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 540 | 0.04% |
Franklin County 's average per capita income is $53,293. Household income levels show a median of $75,176. The poverty rate stands at 14.7%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $125,314 | $157,456 |
| Families | $97,149 | $127,479 |
| Households | $75,176 | $104,358 |
| Non Families | $52,299 | $69,671 |
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