Franklin County, Florida Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Franklin County is located in Florida with a total population of 12,418. It is the 64th most populous county out of 67 in Florida.

Age Demographics

The median age in Franklin County is 49.2 years. This is 15% higher than the state median of 42.6 years. 10.3% 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 $62,734. This is 13% lower than the state median of $71,711. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 20% lower. The poverty rate stands at 17.3%. This is 37% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 6.9%. This is 44% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $254,300. Housing costs are 22% lower than the state median of $325,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.1x. 77.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Franklin County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 78.9% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 10.7%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (78.9% vs 51.4%). The Hispanic or Latino population (5.4%) is well below the state average of 26.8%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 2.8%.

Education

25.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 24% lower than the state rate of 33.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 83.1%.