Franklin County, New York Demographics 2026

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.

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. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 19% lower. 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%.