Franklin County, Kentucky Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Franklin County is located in Kentucky with a total population of 51,563. It is the 19th most populous county out of 120 in Kentucky.

Age Demographics

The median age in Franklin County is 40.6 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Franklin County is $66,470. This is 6% higher than the state median of $62,417. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 15% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.4%. This is 17% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.1%. The unemployment rate is 5.6%. This is 17% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $198,700. Housing costs are 3% higher than the state median of $192,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 64.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% lower than the state average of 68.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Franklin County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 80.9% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 9.2%.

Education

31.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 18% higher than the state rate of 27.0%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.5%.