Franklin County, Tennessee Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Franklin County is located in Tennessee with a total population of 43,478. It is the 36th most populous county out of 95 in Tennessee.

Age Demographics

The median age in Franklin County is 42.7 years. This is 10% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Franklin County is $61,553. This is 8% lower than the state median of $67,097. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 22% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.7%. This is 8% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 2.9%. This is 40% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $215,700. Housing costs are 16% lower than the state median of $256,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 76.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 67.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Franklin County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.7% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 4.6%. The Black or African American population (4.6%) is well below the state average of 15.7%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 1.8%.

Education

23.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 24% lower than the state rate of 30.4%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.8%.