Franklin County, Maine Demographics 2026
Franklin County, Maine has a population of 30,413, the 15th most populous county in Maine. The median household income is $58,675 and the median home value is $194,700. The poverty rate is 12.2%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Franklin County Quick Facts
How Franklin County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 30,145 | 30,413 | +0.9% |
| Median household income | $58,522 | $58,675 | +0.3% |
| Median home value | $176,700 | $194,700 | +10.2% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 19 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Franklin County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington | 4,705 | $41,033 | 20.5% | $169,900 |
| Wilton | 1,687 | $48,177 | 10.0% | $166,200 |
| Chisholm | 988 | $57,826 | 15.5% | $146,900 |
| Kingfield | 586 | $37,250 | 21.8% | $174,800 |
| Rangeley | 407 | $28,674 | 1.7% | $161,100 |
Explore Maine Rankings
Population Overview
Franklin County is located in Maine with a total population of 30,413. It is the 15th most populous county out of 16 in Maine. The county encompasses 5 Census-designated places.
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 $58,675. This is 21% lower than the state median of $74,733. It is also 27% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.2%. This is 13% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.6%. This is 22% higher than the state rate of 3.8%. The median home value is $194,700. Housing costs are 34% lower than the state median of $296,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 76.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% higher than the state average of 74.3%.
Race & Ethnicity
Franklin County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.7%. The Black or African American population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 1.8%.
Education
32.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 12% lower than the state rate of 36.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.1%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Franklin County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Maine and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Franklin County, Maine?
Franklin County has a population of 30,413, making it the 15th most populous county in Maine.
What is the median income in Franklin County?
The median household income in Franklin County is $58,675 with a poverty rate of 12.2%.
How many cities are in Franklin County, Maine?
Franklin County contains 5 Census-designated places.