Franklin County, Alabama Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Franklin County is located in Alabama with a total population of 31,978. It is the 37th most populous county out of 67 in Alabama.

Age Demographics

The median age in Franklin County is 38.6 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 39.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Franklin County is $51,493. This is 17% lower than the state median of $62,027. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 34% lower. The poverty rate stands at 17.4%. This is 11% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. The unemployment rate is 3.6%. This is 25% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $128,000. Housing costs are 34% lower than the state median of $195,100. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Franklin County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 71.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% higher than the state average of 69.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Franklin County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 73.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 19.8%. The Black or African American population (4.0%) is well below the state average of 25.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (19.8% vs 5.4%). The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 1.4%.

Education

14.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 46% lower than the state rate of 27.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 79.5%.