Franklin County, Vermont Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Franklin County is located in Vermont with a total population of 50,379. It is the 5th most populous county out of 14 in Vermont. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Franklin County is 40.9 years. This is 5% lower than the state median of 43.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Franklin County is $79,078. This is 1% higher than the state median of $78,024. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is about average. The poverty rate stands at 10.1%. This is 2% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.3%. The unemployment rate is 2.8%. This is 23% lower than the state rate of 3.7%. The median home value is $285,500. Housing costs are 2% lower than the state median of $290,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.6x. 78.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% higher than the state average of 72.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Franklin County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.9%. The Black or African American population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 1.2%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 1.6%.

Education

28.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 32% lower than the state rate of 42.6%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.0%.