Franklin County, Pennsylvania Demographics 2026

Name: Franklin County, Pennsylvania Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Franklin County, Pennsylvania has a population of 157,379, the 23rd most populous county in Pennsylvania. The median household income is $77,003 and the median home value is $249,800. The poverty rate is 8.5%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Franklin County Quick Facts

Population 157,379

Median Household Income $77,003

Median Home Value $249,800

Poverty Rate 8.5%

Unemployment Rate 4.0%

Median Age 42.1 years

Homeownership Rate 73.5%

Affordability Ratio 3.2x

Bachelor's Degree+ 24.7%

High School Graduation 91.3%

Cities/Places 16

Population 157,379 23rd of 67

Median Income $77,003 1% lower than state

Poverty Rate 8.5%

Unemployment 4.0%

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	156,626	157,379	+0.5%
Median household income	$74,946	$77,003	+2.7%
Median home value	$236,300	$249,800	+5.7%

Median Household Income

Franklin

$77,003

$77,971

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Franklin

$249,800

$254,500

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 10.9%

$25K-$50K 18.8%

$50K-$100K 34.4%

$100K+ 35.9%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.1%

$10K-$15K

2.5%

$15K-$20K

2.6%

$20K-$25K

2.8%

$25K-$30K

3.2%

$30K-$35K

3.6%

$35K-$40K

4.2%

$40K-$45K

3.2%

$45K-$50K

4.7%

$50K-$60K

6.5%

$60K-$75K

12.3%

$75K-$100K

15.6%

$100K-$125K

10.7%

$125K-$150K

8.4%

$150K-$200K

8.9%

$200K+

7.9%

Employment

4.0% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

62.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 73.5%

Renter 26.5%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.2x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,093/mo 17.0% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.0%

18-34

19.7%

35-54

24.5%

55-74

25.2%

75+

8.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 45 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Franklin County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Chambersburg	22,319	$56,576	15.3%	$215,000
Waynesboro	11,047	$66,956	10.2%	$188,600
Greencastle	4,222	$77,419	6.9%	$264,500
Guilford	3,919	$123,962	1.6%	$278,100
Wayne Heights	3,293	$83,700	4.5%	$250,100
State Line	3,111	$85,913	7.8%	$289,800
Fayetteville	2,593	$58,819	4.3%	$194,900
Mercersburg	1,725	$66,114	10.4%	$210,700
Mont Alto	1,632	$80,556	10.0%	$191,600
Scotland	1,492	$70,096	14.9%	$214,000
Pen Mar	1,171	$117,825	1.1%	$270,300
Blue Ridge Summit	922	$60,156	3.6%	$359,800
Marion	878	$41,964	16.0%	$196,600
Fort Loudon	854	$120,523	4.8%	$330,200
Rouzerville	573	$34,502	13.1%	N/A
Orrstown	287	$57,500	6.8%	$162,500

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Population Overview

Franklin County is located in Pennsylvania with a total population of 157,379. It is the 23rd most populous county out of 67 in Pennsylvania. The county encompasses 16 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Franklin County is 42.1 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 40.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Franklin County is $77,003. This is 1% lower than the state median of $77,971. It is also 5% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.5%. This is 28% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. The unemployment rate is 4.0%. This is 24% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $249,800. Housing costs are 2% lower than the state median of $254,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 73.5% 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 84.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.5%. The Black or African American population (3.0%) is well below the state average of 10.3%. The Asian population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 3.8%.

Education

24.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 30% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.3%.

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 Pennsylvania 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, Pennsylvania?

Franklin County has a population of 157,379, making it the 23rd most populous county in Pennsylvania.

What is the median income in Franklin County?

The median household income in Franklin County is $77,003 with a poverty rate of 8.5%.

How many cities are in Franklin County, Pennsylvania?

Franklin County contains 16 Census-designated places.