Franklin County, Missouri Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Franklin County is located in Missouri with a total population of 105,316. It is the 12th most populous county out of 115 in Missouri.

Age Demographics

The median age in Franklin County is 41.4 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Franklin County is $71,973. This is 4% higher than the state median of $68,920. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 8% lower. The poverty rate stands at 8.2%. This is 35% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 4.4%. This is 6% higher than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $214,900. Housing costs are about average than the state median of $215,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 76.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 67.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Franklin County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.2%. The Black or African American population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 11.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.2%) is well below the state average of 5.1%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 2.1%.

Education

23.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 28% lower than the state rate of 31.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.0%.