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Franklin County

State:
Pennsylvania
County Seat:
Chambersburg

Franklin County's estimated 2025 population is 159,660 with a growth rate of 0.57% 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 6.49% since that time.

159,660
Total Population
207
Population Density (miĀ²)
22
Population Rank (State)
903 0.57%
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 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.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Black or African American

Other race

Asian

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White137,54987.82%
Two or more races7,7344.94%
Black or African American5,0563.23%
Other race4,2132.69%
Asian1,4880.95%
Native American5610.36%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander250.02%

Franklin County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

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%.

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$102,715$124,705
Families$88,785$111,750
Households$74,946$95,559
Non Families$46,535$55,937

$49,815

Average Income

$74,946

Median Household Income

7.76%

Poverty Rate