Franklin County, Florida Demographics 2026

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

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%.

Franklin County Quick Facts

Population 12,553

Median Household Income $64,10590% MOE ±$5,989

Median Home Value $273,30090% MOE ±$46,511

Poverty Rate 16.5%90% MOE ±3.6 pts

Unemployment Rate 8.5%90% MOE ±4.6 pts

Median Age 50.1 years90% MOE ±1.3 years

Homeownership Rate 80.9%90% MOE ±3.2 pts

Affordability Ratio 4.3x

Bachelor's Degree+ 27.9%90% MOE ±3.9 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 84.4%

Cities/Places 4

Population 12,553 65th of 67

Median Income $64,105 14% lower than state

Poverty Rate 16.5%

Unemployment 8.5%

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	11,811	12,553	+6.3%
Median household income	$57,404	$64,105	No clear change (+11.7%)
Median home value¹	$204,297	$273,300	+33.8%
Median gross rent	$987	$1,049	No clear change (+6.3%)

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

$64,105

$74,568

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Franklin

$273,300

$359,000

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 20.9%

$25K-$50K 19.3%

$50K-$100K 30.3%

$100K+ 29.5%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

6.7%

$10K-$15K

6.7%

$15K-$20K

3.4%

$20K-$25K

4.2%

$25K-$30K

5.0%

$30K-$35K

2.1%

$35K-$40K

4.2%

$40K-$45K

4.9%

$45K-$50K

3.1%

$50K-$60K

5.1%

$60K-$75K

12.7%

$75K-$100K

12.5%

$100K-$125K

9.2%

$125K-$150K

5.4%

$150K-$200K

6.5%

$200K+

8.4%

Employment

8.5% Unemployment Rate State: 4.8%|National: 5.2%

47.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 80.9%

Renter 19.1%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.3x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,049/mo 19.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

15.4%

18-34

17.9%

35-54

23.4%

55-74

32.6%

75+

10.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

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.