County · Kentucky
Franklin County, Kentucky
Franklin County, Kentucky. Franklin County had 52,649 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.1% since 2020, in line with Kentucky (+2.2%). It holds 1 place (1 city, village or borough) and 20 census tracts. GEOID 21073.
Franklin County is one of the 2 counties of the Frankfort, KY micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
52,649
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 51,541 · ACS 2020-2024: 51,842
Median household income
$65,298
±$5,158 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $63,726
Median home value
$216,600
±$8,245 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $205,600
Median gross rent
$967
±$40 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $967
How many people live in Franklin County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 51,541 residents in Franklin County. The Census Bureau estimates 52,649 for July 1, 2025, up 2.1% since 2020, in line with Kentucky (+2.2%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 51,842 over 208 square miles of land.
| Measure | Franklin County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 51,842 | 4,534,824 | +1,313 |
| Households | 22,718±373 | 1,814,469 | +1,642 |
| Average household size | 2.20±0.04 | 2.43 | −0.11 |
| Housing units | 24,163±62 | 2,023,116 | +911 |
Franklin County's population since 2000
From 47,687 in 2000 to 52,649 in 2025: up 10.4%. 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 1 place: 1 city, village or borough (an incorporated place). The largest is Frankfort with 28,657 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Frankfort | 28,602 | $53,073 |
|---|
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 40.8 years old; 21.0% are under 18 and 18.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 80.5%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 9.2%. 4.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Franklin County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.8±0.5 | 39.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.0%±0.1 pts | 22.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.7%±0.1 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.4% | 5.0% | +1.0 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 80.5%±0.3 pts | 81.5% | −1.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 9.2%±0.7 pts | 7.6% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.8%±0.2 pts | 1.6% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.7%±0.7 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.0%±0.7 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.2%±0.9 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.2%±1.0 pts | 6.5% | – |
| With a disability | 16.9%±1.5 pts | 17.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.4%±1.0 pts | 6.0% | −3.0 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.8%±1.0 pts | 88.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 31.9%±2.1 pts | 27.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 13.1%±1.3 pts | 11.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.2%±0.6 pts | 2.4% | – |
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 22,718 households earn less than $65,298 a year (±$5,158), against $63,726 in Kentucky. In 2015-2019 it was $69,256 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Franklin County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $65,298±$5,158 | $63,726 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $88,985±$4,848 | $87,807 | – |
| Per capita income | $39,218±$1,989 | $35,821 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 13.6%±1.7 pts | 16.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 19.6%±5.0 pts | 20.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 13.2%±2.0 pts | 13.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.4%±2.1 pts | 88.6% | – |
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 64.5% of Franklin County's occupied homes and renters 35.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $216,600 by its owner (±$8,245). The median renter pays $967 a month including utilities, and 36.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Franklin County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $216,600±$8,245 | $205,600 | +$40,734 |
| Median gross rent | $967±$40 | $967 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 36.1%±4.5 pts | 36.6% | +6.3 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,425±$57 | $1,433 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 64.5%±2.5 pts | 68.3% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 24,163±62 | 2,023,116 | +911 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.0%±0.6 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.2%±2.0 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 66.5%±2.3 pts | 67.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 4.7%±1.2 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.5%±0.5 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 9.9%±1.6 pts | 9.0% | – |
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 96 new housing units across Franklin County in 2025 (92 single-family), 1.8 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?
73.1% of Franklin County's workers drive alone and 14.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.9%.
| Measure | Franklin County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 62.4%±1.6 pts | 59.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.9%±1.4 pts | 4.9% | +2.0 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 73.1%±3.0 pts | 76.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.9%±1.7 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.7%±0.7 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 1.5%±0.5 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 14.2%±2.2 pts | 10.2% | +11.1 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.0 min±1.1 | 24.0 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 20 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $38,618 (Tract 701.01) to $147,618 (Tract 707.05).
| Tract 701.0121073070101 | 3,094±586 | $38,618 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 701.0221073070102 | 3,601±435 | $63,994 |
| Tract 704.0121073070401 | 2,980±522 | $75,093 |
| Tract 704.0321073070403 | 1,664±208 | $59,375 |
| Tract 704.0421073070404 | 2,405±348 | $39,090 |
| Tract 704.0521073070405 | 2,023±377 | $63,508 |
| Tract 70521073070500 | 2,224±481 | $49,417 |
| Tract 706.0121073070601 | 2,033±200 | $46,302 |
| Tract 706.0221073070602 | 2,066±290 | $58,627 |
| Tract 707.0321073070703 | 2,568±362 | $101,500 |
| Tract 707.0421073070704 | 1,789±274 | $62,853 |
| Tract 707.0521073070705 | 2,713±543 | $147,618 |
| Tract 707.0621073070706 | 2,768±329 | $82,102 |
| Tract 708.0121073070801 | 2,836±457 | $66,442 |
| Tract 708.0221073070802 | 1,891±291 | $89,041 |
| Tract 710.0121073071001 | 3,770±562 | $97,711 |
| Tract 710.0221073071002 | 2,374±339 | $84,744 |
| Tract 711.0121073071101 | 2,290±354 | $53,229 |
| Tract 711.0221073071102 | 3,569±478 | $62,805 |
| Tract 71221073071200 | 3,184±509 | $43,485 |
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 Kentucky's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 19th of 120 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 57th of 120 |
| Residents per square mile | 12th of 120 |
| Median household income | 28th of 120 |
| Median home value | 20th of 120 |
| Median gross rent | 19th of 120 |
| Poverty rate | 96th of 120 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13th of 120 |
| Median age | 71st of 120 |
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
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