Franklin County, Pennsylvania Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Franklin County is located in Pennsylvania with a total population of 156,626. It is the 23rd most populous county out of 67 in Pennsylvania. The county encompasses 7 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Franklin County is 42.2 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 40.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Franklin County is $74,946. This is 1% lower than the state median of $76,081. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 5% lower. The poverty rate stands at 7.8%. This is 34% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.8%. The unemployment rate is 3.6%. This is 32% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $236,300. Housing costs are 2% lower than the state median of $240,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 73.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Franklin County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 85.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.2%. The Black or African American population (3.1%) is well below the state average of 10.3%. The Asian population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 3.7%.

Education

23.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 31% lower than the state rate of 34.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.7%.