Franklin County, Ohio Demographics 2026
Franklin County, Ohio has a population of 1,333,048, the 1st most populous county in Ohio. The median household income is $75,176 and the median home value is $288,400. The poverty rate is 14.7%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Franklin County Quick Facts
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 | 1,321,635 | 1,333,048 | +0.9% |
| Median household income | $73,795 | $75,176 | +1.9% |
| Median home value | $265,700 | $288,400 | +8.5% |
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 diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.
State average: 41 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Franklin County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | 914,802 | $66,082 | 18.1% | $252,900 |
| Dublin | 49,294 | $160,296 | 3.2% | $563,500 |
| Grove City | 42,517 | $93,161 | 6.4% | $310,400 |
| Reynoldsburg | 41,224 | $72,972 | 12.0% | $244,300 |
| Westerville | 38,645 | $109,404 | 5.6% | $374,500 |
| Hilliard | 38,033 | $128,189 | 5.8% | $385,100 |
| Upper Arlington | 36,293 | $155,167 | 3.3% | $595,600 |
| Gahanna | 35,486 | $109,061 | 5.6% | $350,900 |
| Pickerington | 24,477 | $111,833 | 3.6% | $339,600 |
| Whitehall | 20,019 | $51,759 | 16.4% | $159,600 |
| Worthington | 14,938 | $127,382 | 3.2% | $440,500 |
| Bexley | 13,114 | $157,841 | 3.5% | $527,800 |
| New Albany | 10,896 | $238,250 | 1.4% | $772,100 |
| Canal Winchester | 10,170 | $131,209 | 4.5% | $336,100 |
| Lincoln Village | 8,928 | $53,797 | 11.7% | $169,100 |
| Grandview Heights | 8,647 | $117,672 | 6.0% | $583,300 |
| Blacklick Estates | 8,389 | $69,368 | 12.7% | $165,000 |
| Obetz | 7,330 | $87,304 | 17.4% | $220,900 |
| Groveport | 5,900 | $93,586 | 6.8% | $275,100 |
| Lake Darby | 4,608 | $97,404 | 5.1% | $233,200 |
| Huber Ridge | 4,111 | $97,039 | 3.0% | $235,400 |
| Lithopolis | 2,522 | $115,208 | 7.5% | $350,000 |
| Minerva Park | 2,446 | $130,878 | 4.6% | $311,900 |
| Urbancrest | 1,240 | $41,875 | 41.5% | $133,900 |
| Marble Cliff | 850 | $136,500 | 2.2% | $815,500 |
| Valleyview | 742 | $58,125 | 30.2% | $159,300 |
| Darbydale | 737 | N/A | 3.1% | $205,600 |
| Riverlea | 543 | $161,250 | 1.1% | $572,500 |
| Harrisburg | 306 | $63,333 | 11.1% | $183,100 |
| Lockbourne | 165 | $61,250 | 7.9% | $162,500 |
| Brice | 161 | $56,853 | 17.4% | $262,500 |
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Population Overview
Franklin County is located in Ohio with a total population of 1,333,048. It is the 1st most populous county out of 88 in Ohio. The county encompasses 31 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Franklin County is 34.8 years. This is 12% lower than the state median of 39.7 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Franklin County is $75,176. This is 5% higher than the state median of $71,389. It is also 7% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.7%. This is 11% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.3%. The unemployment rate is 4.6%. This is 4% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $288,400. Housing costs are 34% higher than the state median of $214,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.8x. 52.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 21% lower than the state average of 67.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Franklin County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 58.0% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 23.1%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (23.1% vs 12.0%). The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (7.5% vs 4.8%). The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (5.5% vs 2.5%).
Education
42.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Franklin County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 34% higher than the state rate of 31.5%. Nationally, 35.7% 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.
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 Ohio 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, Ohio?
Franklin County has a population of 1,333,048, making it the 1st most populous county in Ohio.
What is the median income in Franklin County?
The median household income in Franklin County is $75,176 with a poverty rate of 14.7%.
How many cities are in Franklin County, Ohio?
Franklin County contains 31 Census-designated places.