Franklin County, New York Demographics 2026
Franklin County, New York has a population of 47,066, the 49th most populous county in New York. The median household income is $63,747 and the median home value is $128,600. The poverty rate is 16.5%.
Franklin County Quick Facts
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: 65 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Franklin County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malone | 5,466 | $59,489 | 14.3% | $103,500 |
| Saranac Lake | 5,099 | $60,494 | 18.6% | $188,900 |
| Tupper Lake | 3,072 | $54,613 | 22.0% | $106,300 |
| Fort Covington | 1,053 | $54,545 | 15.2% | $113,000 |
| Chateaugay | 798 | $78,750 | 20.5% | $122,100 |
| Paul Smiths | 594 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Brushton | 545 | $52,120 | 21.8% | $105,400 |
| St. Regis Falls | 274 | $60,714 | 16.8% | $89,200 |
| Burke | 214 | $81,875 | 9.8% | $114,400 |
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Population Overview
Franklin County is located in New York with a total population of 47,066. It is the 49th most populous county out of 62 in New York. The county encompasses 9 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Franklin County is 41.8 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 39.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Franklin County is $63,747. This is 25% lower than the state median of $84,578. It is also 19% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 16.5%. This is 21% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.7%. The unemployment rate is 4.7%. This is 24% lower than the state rate of 6.2%. The median home value is $128,600. Housing costs are 68% lower than the state median of $403,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Franklin County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 71.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 31% higher than the state average of 54.3%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Franklin County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 83.8% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 3.3%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (83.8% vs 53.4%). The Black or African American population (3.3%) is well below the state average of 13.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.8%) is well below the state average of 19.6%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 8.8%.
Education
23.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 40% lower than the state rate of 39.6%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.3%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Franklin County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), with comparisons drawn against New York 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, New York?
Franklin County has a population of 47,066, making it the 49th most populous county in New York.
What is the median income in Franklin County?
The median household income in Franklin County is $63,747 with a poverty rate of 16.5%.
How many cities are in Franklin County, New York?
Franklin County contains 9 Census-designated places.