Franklin County, Massachusetts Demographics 2026

Name: Franklin County, Massachusetts Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Franklin County, Massachusetts has a population of 70,944, the 12th most populous county in Massachusetts. The median household income is $74,907 and the median home value is $329,000. The poverty rate is 12.1%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Franklin County Quick Facts

Population 70,944

Median Household Income $74,907

Median Home Value $329,000

Poverty Rate 12.1%

Unemployment Rate 5.4%

Median Age 47.2 years

Homeownership Rate 70.1%

Affordability Ratio 4.4x

Bachelor's Degree+ 40.6%

High School Graduation 94.5%

Cities/Places 8

Population 70,944 12th of 14

Median Income $74,907 28% lower than state

Poverty Rate 12.1%

Unemployment 5.4%

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	70,922	70,944	+0.0%
Median household income	$72,584	$74,907	+3.2%
Median home value	$303,400	$329,000	+8.4%

Median Household Income

Franklin

$74,907

$103,960

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Franklin

$329,000

$562,100

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 15.9%

$25K-$50K 18.1%

$50K-$100K 30.3%

$100K+ 35.8%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.6%

$10K-$15K

3.7%

$15K-$20K

3.4%

$20K-$25K

4.1%

$25K-$30K

3.2%

$30K-$35K

4.2%

$35K-$40K

4.0%

$40K-$45K

3.3%

$45K-$50K

3.3%

$50K-$60K

6.7%

$60K-$75K

9.4%

$75K-$100K

14.2%

$100K-$125K

10.8%

$125K-$150K

7.9%

$150K-$200K

8.5%

$200K+

8.6%

Employment

5.4% Unemployment Rate State: 5.1%|National: 5.2%

62.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 70.1%

Renter 29.9%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.4x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,177/mo 18.9% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

16.6%

18-34

18.0%

35-54

25.1%

55-74

31.2%

75+

9.0%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 53 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Franklin County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Greenfield	17,664	$55,614	15.2%	$263,100
Turners Falls	4,124	$54,772	12.4%	$246,700
Orange	3,737	$48,115	25.2%	$231,400
South Deerfield	1,882	$103,056	5.3%	$452,900
Shelburne Falls	1,845	$76,536	17.0%	$314,500
Northfield	1,070	$68,333	10.1%	$300,500
Millers Falls	1,054	$68,750	13.6%	$254,200
Deerfield	458	$182,788	13.6%	N/A

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Population Overview

Franklin County is located in Massachusetts with a total population of 70,944. It is the 12th most populous county out of 14 in Massachusetts. The county encompasses 8 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Franklin County is 47.2 years. This is 18% higher than the state median of 40.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Franklin County is $74,907. This is 28% lower than the state median of $103,960. It is also 7% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.1%. This is 21% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.0%. The unemployment rate is 5.4%. This is 4% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $329,000. Housing costs are 41% lower than the state median of $562,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.4x. 70.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 62.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Franklin County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.4%. The Black or African American population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 6.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (5.4%) is well below the state average of 13.3%. The Asian population (2.0%) is well below the state average of 7.2%.

Education

40.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 14% lower than the state rate of 47.3%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.5%. Notably, 18.5% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

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 Massachusetts 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, Massachusetts?

Franklin County has a population of 70,944, making it the 12th most populous county in Massachusetts.

What is the median income in Franklin County?

The median household income in Franklin County is $74,907 with a poverty rate of 12.1%.

How many cities are in Franklin County, Massachusetts?

Franklin County contains 8 Census-designated places.