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Franklin County, Florida
Franklin County, Florida. Franklin County had 13,029 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 4.7% since 2020, slower than Florida (+8.9%). It holds 4 places (2 cities, villages and boroughs and 2 census-designated) and 7 census tracts. GEOID 12037.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
13,029
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 12,451 · ACS 2020-2024: 12,553
Median household income
$64,105
±$5,989 (90% margin)
Florida: $74,568
Median home value
$273,300
±$46,511 (90% margin)
Florida: $359,000
Median gross rent
$1,049
±$168 (90% margin)
Florida: $1,669
How many people live in Franklin County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 12,451 residents in Franklin County. The Census Bureau estimates 13,029 for July 1, 2025, up 4.7% since 2020, slower than Florida (+8.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 12,553 over 545 square miles of land.
| Measure | Franklin County | Florida | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 12,553 | 22,416,077 | +742 |
| Households | 4,949±245 | 8,752,810 | +505 |
| Average household size | 2.21±0.11 | 2.51 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 8,562±29 | 10,256,470 | −163 |
Franklin County's population since 2000
From 11,057 in 2000 to 13,029 in 2025: up 17.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Franklin County?
Franklin County holds 4 places: 2 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 2 census-designated places. The largest is Eastpoint with 3,163 residents (2020-2024). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Eastpoint | 2,614 | $68,258 |
|---|---|---|
| Carrabelle | 2,606 | $49,792 |
| Apalachicola | 2,341 | $51,875 |
| St. George IslandGEOID 1262650 | 990 | $137,899 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Franklin County?
The median resident of Franklin County is 50.1 years old; 15.4% are under 18 and 26.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 78.4%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 10.6%. 4.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Franklin County | Florida | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50.1±1.3 | 42.6 | +3.7 |
| Under 18 years | 15.4%±0.7 pts | 19.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 26.5%±0.5 pts | 21.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.6% | 27.4% | +0.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 78.4%±2.2 pts | 50.4% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 10.6%±1.0 pts | 14.6% | −3.2 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 2.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.1%±2.3 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.2%±1.3 pts | 21.9% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.9%±1.4 pts | 30.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.7%±1.8 pts | 7.4% | – |
| With a disability | 20.5%±2.7 pts | 13.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 16.7%±4.7 pts | 11.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 84.4%±2.5 pts | 89.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 27.9%±3.2 pts | 34.1% | +9.1 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 12.6%±2.3 pts | 12.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.4%±1.6 pts | 2.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Franklin County earn?
Half of Franklin County's 4,949 households earn less than $64,105 a year (±$5,989), against $74,568 in Florida. In 2015-2019 it was $57,403 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Franklin County | Florida | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $64,105±$5,989 | $74,568 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $86,720±$9,589 | $105,967 | – |
| Per capita income | $35,524±$3,359 | $42,609 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 16.5%±3.6 pts | 12.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 31.8%±12.8 pts | 16.5% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 14.3%±3.5 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.5%±3.3 pts | 91.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Franklin County?
Owners occupy 80.9% of Franklin County's occupied homes and renters 19.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $273,300 by its owner (±$46,511). The median renter pays $1,049 a month including utilities, and 45.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Franklin County | Florida | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $273,300±$46,511 | $359,000 | +$69,005 |
| Median gross rent | $1,049±$168 | $1,669 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 45.2%±13.8 pts | 50.2% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,698±$263 | $1,959 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 80.9%±4.1 pts | 67.6% | +6.3 pts |
| Housing units | 8,562±29 | 10,256,470 | −163 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.6%±1.5 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 49.0%±8.1 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 69.2%±3.7 pts | 54.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 14.9%±3.1 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.9%±1.3 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 6.6%±1.8 pts | 1.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Franklin County building?
Builders took permits for 112 new housing units across Franklin County in 2025 (112 single-family), 8.6 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Franklin County get to work?
71.4% of Franklin County's workers drive alone and 8.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 19.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 8.5%.
| Measure | Franklin County | Florida | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 47.2%±2.8 pts | 59.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 8.5%±4.5 pts | 4.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 71.4%±5.1 pts | 70.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 15.2%±4.2 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±1.1 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Walked | 2.5%±1.3 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.6%±2.3 pts | 15.7% | +5.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 19.3 min±2.5 | 28.0 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Franklin County's census tracts?
Franklin County is divided into 7 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $40,307 (Tract 9703.02) to $90,417 (Tract 9703.04).
| Tract 9701.0112037970101 | 1,977±89 | $64,583 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9701.0212037970102 | 1,833±312 | $78,029 |
| Tract 970212037970200 | 3,818±448 | $67,588 |
| Tract 9703.0212037970302 | 2,594±396 | $40,307 |
| Tract 9703.0412037970304 | 2,331±424 | $90,417 |
| Tract 990012037990000 | 0±15 | not published |
| Tract 990112037990100 | 0±15 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Franklin County compare with Florida's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 65th of 67 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 49th of 67 |
| Residents per square mile | 63rd of 67 |
| Median household income | 39th of 67 |
| Median home value | 35th of 67 |
| Median gross rent | 43rd of 67 |
| Poverty rate | 24th of 67 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 32nd of 67 |
| Median age | 10th of 67 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Franklin County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.