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Franklin County, Idaho

Franklin County, Idaho. Franklin County had 15,889 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 11.9% since 2020, faster than Idaho (+10.4%). It holds 6 places (6 cities, villages and boroughs) and 2 census tracts. GEOID 16041.

Franklin County is one of the 2 counties of the Logan, UT-ID metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).

Residents, July 2025 estimate

15,889

Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 14,194 · ACS 2020-2024: 15,056

Median household income

$71,950

±$10,437 (90% margin)
Idaho: $77,800

Median home value

$372,600

±$21,000 (90% margin)
Idaho: $418,600

Median gross rent

$894

±$162 (90% margin)
Idaho: $1,238

How many people live in Franklin County, and is it growing?

The 2020 Census counted 14,194 residents in Franklin County. The Census Bureau estimates 15,889 for July 1, 2025, up 11.9% since 2020, faster than Idaho (+10.4%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 15,056 over 663 square miles of land.

  • July 2020→2021 +391 (14,675)
  • 2021→2022 +504 (15,179)
  • 2022→2023 +354 (15,533)
  • 2023→2024 +129 (15,662)
  • 2024→2025 +227 (15,889)
Franklin County in Idaho. Boundaries: Census Bureau 2024.
Counts, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates, with the change from 2015-2019
MeasureFranklin CountyIdahoChange since 2015-2019
Total population15,0561,934,262+1,592
Households4,932±154713,005+535
Average household size3.04±0.092.64no clear change
Housing units5,212±25795,014+375

Franklin County's population since 2000

From 11,329 in 2000 to 15,889 in 2025: up 40.3%. 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.

  • 2000 Census 11,329
  • 2005 (estimate) 12,079
  • 2010 Census 12,786
  • 2015 (estimate) 12,974
  • 2020 Census 14,194
  • 2025 (estimate) 15,889

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 6 places: 6 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Preston with 6,177 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.

Places in Franklin County, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates. Ring: estimate with a coefficient of variation over 40%.
Prestoncity5,5915,928±27$61,039$350,30011.0%100%
Franklincity1,0251,034±245$81,830$370,2003.6%100%
Westoncity511569±164$88,462$344,3002.3%100%
DaytonGEOID 1620710city510500±154$82,083$308,3002.8%100%
Cliftoncity413788±280$89,583$339,4002.4%100%
OxfordGEOID 1660040city4249±24$74,583$275,0006.1%100%

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 33.3 years old; 30.5% are under 18 and 14.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 89.4%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 7.4%. 2.6% of residents were born outside the United States.

Age, origin and education, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates. Race groups are non-Hispanic; Hispanic includes any race.
MeasureFranklin CountyIdahoChange since 2015-2019
Median age33.3±0.937.3no clear change
Under 18 years30.5%±0.2 pts24.1%–
65 years and over14.9%±0.6 pts17.0%–
Hispanic or Latino (any race)7.4%13.6%+0.6 pts
White alone, not Hispanic89.4%±0.5 pts78.6%−1.7 pts
Black or African American alone, not Hispanic0.1%±0.2 pts0.7%–
Asian alone, not Hispanic0.1%±0.1 pts1.3%–
American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic0.1%±0.2 pts0.7%–
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic0.1%±0.1 pts0.1%–
Two or more races, not Hispanic2.4%±0.4 pts4.2%–
Some other race alone, not Hispanic0.4%±0.4 pts0.6%–
Born outside the United States2.6%±0.7 pts5.9%no clear change
Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+)7.1%±1.6 pts11.0%–
Civilian veterans (age 18+)5.1%±1.6 pts8.0%–
With a disability10.5%±1.6 pts14.1%–
No health insurance coverage8.4%±2.8 pts9.1%no clear change
High school graduate or higher (age 25+)95.7%±1.6 pts91.9%–
Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+)23.9%±3.6 pts31.8%+6.2 pts
Graduate or professional degree (age 25+)7.1%±2.1 pts10.5%–
Moved from another state in the past year5.3%±1.6 pts4.6%–

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 4,932 households earn less than $71,950 a year (±$10,437), against $77,800 in Idaho. In 2015-2019 it was $70,414 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income and poverty in 2024 dollars, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
MeasureFranklin CountyIdahoChange since 2015-2019
Median household income$71,950±$10,437$77,800no clear change
Mean household income$94,804±$7,884$102,747–
Per capita income$31,818±$2,666$38,952no clear change
People below the poverty line7.9%±2.0 pts10.6%no clear change
Children under 18 below the poverty line5.9%±2.5 pts12.4%−7.7 pts
Households receiving SNAP6.1%±2.3 pts7.6%–
Households with a broadband subscription96.5%±1.7 pts91.9%–

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 78.1% of Franklin County's occupied homes and renters 21.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $372,600 by its owner (±$21,000). The median renter pays $894 a month including utilities, and 26.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.

Housing, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
MeasureFranklin CountyIdahoChange since 2015-2019
Median home value (owner-occupied)$372,600±$21,000$418,600+$111,816
Median gross rent$894±$162$1,238no clear change
Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent26.5%±8.2 pts36.9%no clear change
Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage$1,587±$139$1,687–
Owner-occupied homes78.1%±4.2 pts72.1%no clear change
Housing units5,212±25795,014+375
Homeowner vacancy rate1.6%±2.1 pts0.7%–
Rental vacancy rate0.0%±3.2 pts3.9%–
Single-family detached homes87.9%±3.1 pts73.8%–
Mobile homes2.2%±1.2 pts6.9%–
Built 2020 or later3.9%±1.9 pts3.9%–
Built 1939 or earlier25.4%±4.0 pts7.9%–

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 64 new housing units across Franklin County in 2025 (64 single-family), 4.0 per 1,000 residents.

  • 2019 85 units
  • 2020 91 units
  • 2021 172 units
  • 2022 63 units
  • 2023 83 units
  • 2024 75 units
  • 2025 64 units

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?

74.5% of Franklin County's workers drive alone and 12.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.9 minutes.

Work and commuting, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
MeasureFranklin CountyIdahoChange since 2015-2019
In the labor force (age 16+)64.7%±3.0 pts63.0%–
Unemployment rate2.4%±1.6 pts3.7%–
Drove alone to work74.5%±4.3 pts72.7%–
Carpooled8.3%±2.3 pts8.9%–
Public transportation0.8%±0.7 pts0.5%–
Walked3.6%±1.7 pts2.6%–
Worked from home12.0%±3.2 pts13.3%+7.5 pts
Mean travel time to work24.9 min±2.821.6 minno 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 2 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $68,133 (Tract 9702) to $76,827 (Tract 9701).

Census tracts of Franklin County, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates; sort by any column
Tract 970116041970100Preston (6%)6,7437,869±463$76,827$351,100$9255.4%
Tract 970216041970200Preston (26%)7,4517,187±463$68,133$387,400$87010.5%

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 Idaho's other counties?

Franklin County's rank among Idaho's counties with a reliable estimate (1 = highest)
MeasureRank
Population22nd of 44
Growth 2020-202511th of 44
Residents per square mile18th of 44
Median household income15th of 44
Median home value15th of 44
Median gross rent24th of 44
Poverty rate40th of 43
Bachelor's degree or higher19th of 44
Median age38th of 44

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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

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