Franklin County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Franklin County is located in Georgia with a total population of 23,840. It is the 80th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Franklin County is 40.2 years. This is 7% higher than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Franklin County is $52,264. This is 30% lower than the state median of $74,664. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 33% lower. The poverty rate stands at 20.4%. This is 51% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.5%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 5.0%. This is 2% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $160,600. Housing costs are 41% lower than the state median of $272,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 76.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% higher than the state average of 65.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Franklin County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 81.5% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 8.4%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (81.5% vs 49.8%). The Black or African American population (8.4%) is well below the state average of 31.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (5.2%) is well below the state average of 10.7%. The Asian population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 4.3%.

Education

16.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 50% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 82.0%.