Franklin County, Alabama Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Franklin County, Alabama has a population of 31,966, the 37th most populous county in Alabama. The median household income is $53,338 and the median home value is $136,000. The poverty rate is 19.1%.

Franklin County Quick Facts

Population 31,966

Median Household Income $53,33890% MOE ±$6,056

Median Home Value $136,00090% MOE ±$14,425

Poverty Rate 19.1%90% MOE ±3.2 pts

Unemployment Rate 3.6%90% MOE ±1.1 pts

Median Age 38.0 years90% MOE ±0.8 years

Homeownership Rate 72.4%90% MOE ±2.8 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.5x

Bachelor's Degree+ 15.8%90% MOE ±2.3 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 80.5%

Cities/Places 7

Population 31,966 37th of 67

Median Income $53,338 17% lower than state

Poverty Rate 19.1%

Unemployment 3.6%

How Franklin County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	31,466	31,966	+1.6%
Median household income	$53,553	$53,338	No clear change (-0.4%)
Median home value¹	$116,917	$136,000	+16.3%
Median gross rent	$715	$676	No clear change (-5.5%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Franklin

$53,338

$63,999

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Franklin

$136,000

$209,900

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 22.2%

$25K-$50K 26.0%

$50K-$100K 28.9%

$100K+ 22.9%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.7%

$10K-$15K

5.4%

$15K-$20K

6.2%

$20K-$25K

4.9%

$25K-$30K

8.1%

$30K-$35K

5.8%

$35K-$40K

3.5%

$40K-$45K

3.7%

$45K-$50K

4.9%

$50K-$60K

5.8%

$60K-$75K

10.3%

$75K-$100K

12.7%

$100K-$125K

9.0%

$125K-$150K

5.0%

$150K-$200K

6.6%

$200K+

2.3%

Employment

3.6% Unemployment Rate State: 4.7%|National: 5.2%

57.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 72.4%

Renter 27.6%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.5x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $676/mo 15.2% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

25.2%

18-34

20.4%

35-54

25.5%

55-74

21.8%

75+

7.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 53 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Franklin County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Russellville	10,799	$58,231	20.0%	$123,800
Red Bay	3,201	$37,473	20.2%	$108,200
Phil Campbell	780	$42,969	22.9%	$113,600
Hodges	420	$69,286	12.7%	$153,300
Vina	358	$44,167	30.4%	$57,000
Spruce Pine	189	$97,978	11.6%	N/A
Belgreen	58	$47,946	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Franklin County is located in Alabama with a total population of 31,966. It is the 37th most populous county out of 67 in Alabama. The county encompasses 7 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Franklin County is 38.0 years. This is 3% lower than the state median of 39.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Franklin County is $53,338. This is 17% lower than the state median of $63,999. It is also 34% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 19.1%. This is 23% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. The unemployment rate is 3.6%. This is 23% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $136,000. Housing costs are 35% lower than the state median of $209,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Franklin County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 72.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% higher than the state average of 70.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Franklin County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 72.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 20.6%. The Black or African American population (4.0%) is well below the state average of 25.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (20.6% vs 5.6%). The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 1.4%.

Education

15.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 44% lower than the state rate of 28.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 80.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Franklin County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Alabama and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Franklin County, Alabama?

Franklin County has a population of 31,966, making it the 37th most populous county in Alabama.

What is the median income in Franklin County?

The median household income in Franklin County is $53,338 with a poverty rate of 19.1%.

How many cities are in Franklin County, Alabama?

Franklin County contains 7 Census-designated places.