Franklin County, Ohio Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Franklin County is located in Ohio with a total population of 1,321,635. It is the 1st most populous county out of 88 in Ohio. The county encompasses 5 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Franklin County is 34.7 years. This is 12% lower than the state median of 39.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Franklin County is $73,795. This is 6% higher than the state median of $69,680. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 6% lower. The poverty rate stands at 14.5%. This is 10% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 4.5%. This is 6% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $265,700. Housing costs are 33% higher than the state median of $199,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.6x. 53.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 21% lower than the state average of 67.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Franklin County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 59.1% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 22.8%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (22.8% vs 12.1%). The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (7.1% vs 4.6%). The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (5.4% vs 2.4%).

Education

42.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Franklin County in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 36% higher than the state rate of 30.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.2%. Notably, 16.3% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.