Franklin County, Kansas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Franklin County is located in Kansas with a total population of 25,994. It is the 22nd most populous county out of 105 in Kansas. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Franklin County is 40.1 years. This is 8% higher than the state median of 37.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Franklin County is $72,142. This is about average than the state median of $72,639. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 8% lower. The poverty rate stands at 9.7%. This is 16% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.5%. The unemployment rate is 2.4%. This is 38% lower than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $187,400. Housing costs are 8% lower than the state median of $203,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Franklin County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 73.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 66.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Franklin County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.7%. The Black or African American population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 5.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.7%) is well below the state average of 13.3%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

25.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 28% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.2%.