Franklin County, Massachusetts Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Franklin County is located in Massachusetts with a total population of 70,922. It is the 12th most populous county out of 14 in Massachusetts. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Franklin County is 47.3 years. This is 18% higher than the state median of 40.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Franklin County is $72,584. This is 28% lower than the state median of $101,341. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 8% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.2%. This is 22% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.0%. The unemployment rate is 6.2%. This is 21% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $303,400. Housing costs are 42% lower than the state median of $525,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.2x. 68.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Franklin County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.9% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.2%. The Black or African American population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 6.5%. The Hispanic or Latino population (5.2%) is well below the state average of 12.9%. The Asian population (1.9%) is well below the state average of 7.0%.

Education

40.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 14% lower than the state rate of 46.6%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.9%. Notably, 18.9% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.