Franklin County, Washington Demographics 2026

Name: Franklin County, Washington Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Franklin County, Washington has a population of 98,902, the 14th most populous county in Washington. The median household income is $86,714 and the median home value is $379,300. The poverty rate is 13.1%.

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

Franklin County Quick Facts

Population 98,902

Median Household Income $86,714

Median Home Value $379,300

Poverty Rate 13.1%

Unemployment Rate 5.4%

Median Age 30.9 years

Homeownership Rate 71.0%

Affordability Ratio 4.4x

Bachelor's Degree+ 21.1%

High School Graduation 77.4%

Cities/Places 6

Population 98,902 14th of 39

Median Income $86,714 12% lower than state

Poverty Rate 13.1%

Unemployment 5.4%

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	97,676	98,902	+1.3%
Median household income	$82,755	$86,714	+4.8%
Median home value	$345,700	$379,300	+9.7%

Median Household Income

Franklin

$86,714

$98,141

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Franklin

$379,300

$564,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 10.8%

$25K-$50K 15.9%

$50K-$100K 30.9%

$100K+ 42.4%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.1%

$10K-$15K

1.6%

$15K-$20K

2.4%

$20K-$25K

2.6%

$25K-$30K

2.4%

$30K-$35K

3.5%

$35K-$40K

4.0%

$40K-$45K

2.4%

$45K-$50K

3.6%

$50K-$60K

7.5%

$60K-$75K

8.9%

$75K-$100K

14.5%

$100K-$125K

11.6%

$125K-$150K

9.3%

$150K-$200K

9.3%

$200K+

12.2%

Employment

5.4% Unemployment Rate State: 5.1%|National: 5.2%

65.8% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 71.0%

Renter 29.0%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.4x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,198/mo 16.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

30.9%

18-34

25.0%

35-54

25.1%

55-74

15.3%

75+

3.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 56 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Franklin County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Pasco	79,575	$85,586	12.6%	$376,300
Connell	5,054	$77,721	7.9%	$313,600
Basin City	1,176	$59,840	20.0%	N/A
West Pasco	1,122	$120,341	5.0%	$470,100
Mesa	502	$83,056	48.0%	$256,700
Kahlotus	124	$94,688	18.9%	N/A

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Population Overview

Franklin County is located in Washington with a total population of 98,902. It is the 14th most populous county out of 39 in Washington. The county encompasses 6 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Franklin County is 30.9 years. This is 19% lower than the state median of 38.3 years. With 30.9% of the population under 18, Franklin County has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Franklin County is $86,714. This is 12% lower than the state median of $98,141. It is also 7% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.1%. This is 33% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 5.4%. This is 7% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $379,300. Housing costs are 33% lower than the state median of $564,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.4x. 71.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% higher than the state average of 63.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Franklin County is Hispanic or Latino, making up 55.3% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 37.1%. The Black or African American population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 3.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (55.3% vs 14.4%). The Asian population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 9.7%.

Education

21.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 47% lower than the state rate of 39.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 77.4%.

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 Washington 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, Washington?

Franklin County has a population of 98,902, making it the 14th most populous county in Washington.

What is the median income in Franklin County?

The median household income in Franklin County is $86,714 with a poverty rate of 13.1%.

How many cities are in Franklin County, Washington?

Franklin County contains 6 Census-designated places.