Franklin County, Maine Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Franklin County is located in Maine with a total population of 30,145. It is the 15th most populous county out of 16 in Maine.

Age Demographics

The median age in Franklin County is 46.1 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 44.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Franklin County is $58,522. This is 18% lower than the state median of $71,773. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 25% lower. The poverty rate stands at 11.8%. This is 9% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.8%. The unemployment rate is 5.3%. This is 35% higher than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $176,700. Housing costs are 34% lower than the state median of $266,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 77.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% higher than the state average of 74.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Franklin County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.6%. The Black or African American population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 1.6%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 1.1%.

Education

29.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 15% lower than the state rate of 35.3%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.8%.