Franklin County, Nebraska Demographics 2026

Name: Franklin County, Nebraska Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Franklin County, Nebraska has a population of 2,846, the 68th most populous county in Nebraska. The median household income is $60,195 and the median home value is $95,600. The poverty rate is 12.3%.

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

Franklin County Quick Facts

Population 2,846

Median Household Income $60,195

Median Home Value $95,600

Poverty Rate 12.3%

Unemployment Rate 2.7%

Median Age 49.0 years

Homeownership Rate 83.2%

Affordability Ratio 1.6x

Bachelor's Degree+ 21.3%

High School Graduation 93.7%

Cities/Places 7

Population 2,846 68th of 93

Median Income $60,195 21% lower than state

Poverty Rate 12.3%

Unemployment 2.7%

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	2,868	2,846	-0.8%
Median household income	$57,692	$60,195	+4.3%
Median home value	$99,100	$95,600	-3.5%

Median Household Income

Franklin

$60,195

$76,475

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Franklin

$95,600

$238,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 19.0%

$25K-$50K 20.9%

$50K-$100K 33.0%

$100K+ 27.1%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.2%

$10K-$15K

6.8%

$15K-$20K

3.2%

$20K-$25K

4.9%

$25K-$30K

3.6%

$30K-$35K

3.6%

$35K-$40K

3.1%

$40K-$45K

7.2%

$45K-$50K

3.4%

$50K-$60K

9.9%

$60K-$75K

10.6%

$75K-$100K

12.5%

$100K-$125K

7.1%

$125K-$150K

6.8%

$150K-$200K

7.5%

$200K+

5.7%

Employment

2.7% Unemployment Rate State: 3.0%|National: 5.2%

58.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 83.2%

Renter 16.8%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.6x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $691/mo 13.8% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.2%

18-34

15.3%

35-54

20.4%

55-74

31.7%

75+

12.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

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

State average: 41 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Franklin County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Franklin	946	$53,375	14.6%	$89,200
Hildreth	480	$59,643	7.3%	$115,300
Campbell	268	$80,625	13.0%	$60,000
Upland	118	$63,750	27.1%	$62,000
Bloomington	112	$78,571	0.9%	$103,600
Riverton	106	$44,519	13.2%	$31,000
Naponee	88	$57,500	19.3%	$38,500

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Population Overview

Franklin County is located in Nebraska with a total population of 2,846. It is the 68th most populous county out of 93 in Nebraska. The county encompasses 7 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Franklin County is 49.0 years. This is 32% higher than the state median of 37.2 years. 12.3% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Franklin County is $60,195. This is 21% lower than the state median of $76,475. It is also 25% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.3%. This is 16% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 2.7%. This is 12% lower than the state rate of 3.0%. The median home value is $95,600. Housing costs are 60% lower than the state median of $238,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.6x, Franklin County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 83.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 25% higher than the state average of 66.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Franklin County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.5%. The Black or African American population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 4.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.5%) is well below the state average of 12.7%.

Education

21.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 38% lower than the state rate of 34.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.7%.

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 Nebraska 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, Nebraska?

Franklin County has a population of 2,846, making it the 68th most populous county in Nebraska.

What is the median income in Franklin County?

The median household income in Franklin County is $60,195 with a poverty rate of 12.3%.

How many cities are in Franklin County, Nebraska?

Franklin County contains 7 Census-designated places.