Franklin County, Vermont Demographics 2026
Franklin County, Vermont has a population of 50,638, the 5th most populous county in Vermont. The median household income is $81,313 and the median home value is $306,700. The poverty rate is 10.3%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Franklin County Quick Facts
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 | 50,379 | 50,638 | +0.5% |
| Median household income | $79,078 | $81,313 | +2.8% |
| Median home value | $285,500 | $306,700 | +7.4% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 19 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Franklin County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Albans | 6,954 | $57,980 | 19.5% | $263,400 |
| Swanton | 2,670 | $66,607 | 20.1% | $229,000 |
| Richford | 1,573 | $52,083 | 24.7% | $165,000 |
| Enosburg Falls | 1,570 | $50,870 | 19.4% | $206,500 |
| Fairfax | 1,099 | $71,250 | 13.9% | $336,800 |
| Highgate Center | 401 | $120,983 | 0.0% | $340,600 |
| Bakersfield | 340 | $76,667 | 2.1% | $230,600 |
| Highgate Springs | 1 | N/A | 100.0% | N/A |
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Population Overview
Franklin County is located in Vermont with a total population of 50,638. It is the 5th most populous county out of 14 in Vermont. The county encompasses 8 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Franklin County is 40.8 years. This is 5% lower than the state median of 43.1 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Franklin County is $81,313. This is about the same as the state median of $81,203. It is also about the same as the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.3%. This is 2% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.1%. The unemployment rate is 3.2%. This is 11% lower than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $306,700. Housing costs are 3% lower than the state median of $316,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.8x. 77.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% higher than the state average of 73.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
Franklin County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.9% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.0%. The Black or African American population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 1.1%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 1.8%.
Education
30.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 31% lower than the state rate of 43.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.4%.
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 Vermont 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, Vermont?
Franklin County has a population of 50,638, making it the 5th most populous county in Vermont.
What is the median income in Franklin County?
The median household income in Franklin County is $81,313 with a poverty rate of 10.3%.
How many cities are in Franklin County, Vermont?
Franklin County contains 8 Census-designated places.