Franklin County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Franklin County is located in Texas with a total population of 10,522. It is the 160th most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Franklin County is 43.5 years. This is 23% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Franklin County is $66,800. This is 12% lower than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 15% lower. The poverty rate stands at 11.1%. This is 20% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 6.4%. This is 25% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $213,200. Housing costs are 18% lower than the state median of $260,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 79.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 27% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Franklin County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 77.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 14.3%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (77.7% vs 39.9%). The Black or African American population (5.1%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (14.3%) is well below the state average of 39.5%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

29.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 11% lower than the state rate of 33.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.9%.