Franklin County's estimated 2026 population is 161,747 with a growth rate of 0.77% 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 7.89% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Franklin County includes 87.82% White, 3.23% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (87.82%)
Two or more races (4.94%)
Black or African American (3.23%)
Other race (2.69%)
Asian (0.95%)
Native American (0.36%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.02%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 137,549 | 87.82% |
| Two or more races | 7,734 | 4.94% |
| Black or African American | 5,056 | 3.23% |
| Other race | 4,213 | 2.69% |
| Asian | 1,488 | 0.95% |
| Native American | 561 | 0.36% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 25 | 0.02% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Franklin County's average per capita income is $49,815. Household income levels show a median of $74,946. The poverty rate stands at 7.76%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $102,715 | $124,705 |
| Families | $88,785 | $111,750 |
| Households | $74,946 | $95,559 |
| Non Families | $46,535 | $55,937 |
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