Franklin County's estimated 2026 population is 55,969 with a growth rate of 0.3% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Franklin County is the 33rd largest county in Virginia. The 2010 population was 56,174 and has seen a growth of -0.36% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Franklin County includes 86.69% White, 7.79% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (86.69%)
Black or African American (7.79%)
Two or more races (3.57%)
Other race (0.96%)
Asian (0.7%)
Native American (0.28%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.01%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 47,645 | 86.69% |
| Black or African American | 4,282 | 7.79% |
| Two or more races | 1,960 | 3.57% |
| Other race | 527 | 0.96% |
| Asian | 386 | 0.7% |
| Native American | 153 | 0.28% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.01% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Franklin County's average per capita income is $47,841. Household income levels show a median of $68,348. The poverty rate stands at 11.53%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $97,208 | - |
| Families | $84,085 | $106,640 |
| Households | $68,348 | $90,740 |
| Non Families | $35,302 | $50,552 |
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