Franklin County, Florida Demographics 2026
Franklin County, Florida has a population of 12,553, the 65th most populous county in Florida. The median household income is $64,105 and the median home value is $273,300. The poverty rate is 16.5%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Franklin County Quick Facts
How Franklin County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,418 | 12,553 | +1.1% |
| Median household income | $62,734 | $64,105 | +2.2% |
| Median home value | $254,300 | $273,300 | +7.5% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 65 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Franklin County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastpoint | 3,163 | $68,258 | 18.8% | $201,000 |
| Carrabelle | 2,438 | $49,792 | 21.6% | $217,900 |
| Apalachicola | 2,431 | $51,875 | 15.7% | $288,000 |
| St. George Island | 1,133 | $137,899 | 7.2% | $693,000 |
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Population Overview
Franklin County is located in Florida with a total population of 12,553. It is the 65th most populous county out of 67 in Florida. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Franklin County is 50.1 years. This is 18% higher than the state median of 42.6 years. 10.7% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Franklin County is $64,105. This is 14% lower than the state median of $74,568. It is also 21% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.5%. This is 31% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 8.5%. This is 75% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $273,300. Housing costs are 24% lower than the state median of $359,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.3x. 80.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 20% higher than the state average of 67.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Franklin County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 78.4% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 10.6%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (78.4% vs 50.4%). The Hispanic or Latino population (5.6%) is well below the state average of 27.4%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.
Education
27.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 18% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 84.4%.
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 Florida 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, Florida?
Franklin County has a population of 12,553, making it the 65th most populous county in Florida.
What is the median income in Franklin County?
The median household income in Franklin County is $64,105 with a poverty rate of 16.5%.
How many cities are in Franklin County, Florida?
Franklin County contains 4 Census-designated places.