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Franklin County, Maine

Franklin County, Maine. Franklin County had 30,824 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 4.7% since 2020, faster than Maine (+3.8%). It holds 26 places (21 towns and townships and 5 census-designated) and 10 census tracts. GEOID 23007.

Residents, July 2025 estimate

30,824

Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 29,456 · ACS 2020-2024: 30,413

Median household income

$58,675

±$2,708 (90% margin)
Maine: $74,733

Median home value

$194,700

±$10,909 (90% margin)
Maine: $296,600

Median gross rent

$802

±$102 (90% margin)
Maine: $1,139

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

The 2020 Census counted 29,456 residents in Franklin County. The Census Bureau estimates 30,824 for July 1, 2025, up 4.7% since 2020, faster than Maine (+3.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 30,413 over 1,697 square miles of land.

July 2020→2021 +793 (30,256)
2021→2022 +318 (30,574)
2022→2023 +199 (30,773)
2023→2024 +102 (30,875)
2024→2025 −51 (30,824)

Franklin County in Maine. Boundaries: Census Bureau 2024.

Counts, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates, with the change from 2015-2019
Measure	Franklin County	Maine	Change since 2015-2019
Total population	30,413	1,387,817	+431
Households	12,675±305	597,159	+827
Average household size	2.30±0.06	2.26	−0.13
Housing units	21,234±63	751,876	−947

Franklin County's population since 2000

From 29,467 in 2000 to 30,824 in 2025: up 4.6%. 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 29,467
2005 (estimate) 30,226
2010 Census 30,768
2015 (estimate) 30,024
2020 Census 29,456
2025 (estimate) 30,824

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 26 places: 21 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 5 census-designated places. The largest is Farmington with 8,258 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%.

Farmington	town	7,592	8,157±23	$54,276	$166,600	15.4%	100%
Jay	town	4,620	4,657±12	$70,238	$168,600	9.8%	100%
Farmington CDP	CDP	4,168	4,705±461	$41,033	$169,900	20.5%	100%
Wilton	town	3,835	3,862±23	$63,396	$202,000	14.6%	100%
Wilton CDP	CDP	2,071	1,687±383	$48,177	$166,200	10.0%	100%
New Sharon	town	1,458	1,550±230	$63,889	$171,200	9.6%	100%
ChisholmGEOID 2312770	CDP	1,343	988±408	$57,826	$146,900	15.5%	100%
Chesterville	town	1,328	1,397±281	$61,635	$214,000	12.0%	100%
Rangeley	town	1,222	792±205	$58,243	$424,700	1.8%	100%
Strong	town	1,122	1,249±237	$47,557	$183,900	13.9%	100%
Kingfield	town	960	820±153	$47,750	$194,300	15.6%	100%
Phillips	town	898	1,094±184	$45,385	$190,800	17.7%	100%
Industry	town	788	988±206	$63,056	$205,600	6.9%	100%
New Vineyard	town	721	607±118	$61,806	$190,000	22.6%	100%
Carrabassett Valley	town	673	637±152	$88,750	$343,600	4.0%	100%
Eustis	town	641	453±123	$32,118	$262,200	23.0%	100%
Kingfield CDP	CDP	640	586±126	$37,250	$174,800	21.8%	100%
Rangeley CDP	CDP	590	407±145	$28,674	$161,100	1.7%	100%
Temple	town	527	824±273	$56,087	$210,200	10.2%	100%
Carthage	town	509	845±269	$79,107	$144,300	3.6%	100%
Avon	town	450	359±88	$63,125	$141,700	10.2%	100%
Weld	town	376	459±118	$62,083	$268,600	6.5%	100%
Dallas PlantationGEOID 2300716165	plantation	304	220±121	$77,500	not published	7.3%	100%
Rangeley PlantationGEOID 2300761875	plantation	184	81±59	not published	not published	0.0%	100%
Coplin PlantationGEOID 2300714205	plantation	131	51±46	$51,875	$321,900	17.6%	100%
Sandy River PlantationGEOID 2300765655	plantation	128	90±45	$61,250	$403,600	11.1%	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 46.1 years old; 17.1% are under 18 and 23.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 93.1%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 3.3%. 2.7% 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.
Measure	Franklin County	Maine	Change since 2015-2019
Median age	46.1±0.5	44.8	no clear change
Under 18 years	17.1%±0.2 pts	18.1%	–
65 years and over	23.7%±0.2 pts	22.4%	–
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.7%	2.2%	+0.4 pts
White alone, not Hispanic	93.1%±0.6 pts	89.9%	−2.5 pts
Black or African American alone, not Hispanic	0.8%±0.3 pts	1.8%	–
Asian alone, not Hispanic	0.6%±0.1 pts	1.1%	+0.2 pts
American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic	0.2%±0.1 pts	0.3%	–
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic	0.0%±0.1 pts	0.0%	–
Two or more races, not Hispanic	3.3%±0.6 pts	4.2%	–
Some other race alone, not Hispanic	0.4%±0.3 pts	0.4%	–
Born outside the United States	2.7%±0.8 pts	4.1%	+1.2 pts
Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+)	3.4%±0.7 pts	6.0%	–
Civilian veterans (age 18+)	8.1%±0.9 pts	8.4%	–
With a disability	19.5%±1.7 pts	15.8%	–
No health insurance coverage	7.9%±1.2 pts	6.2%	−2.1 pts
High school graduate or higher (age 25+)	94.1%±1.0 pts	94.8%	–
Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+)	32.0%±2.6 pts	36.2%	+7.2 pts
Graduate or professional degree (age 25+)	12.3%±1.9 pts	13.7%	–
Moved from another state in the past year	2.6%±0.8 pts	2.7%	–

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 12,675 households earn less than $58,675 a year (±$2,708), against $74,733 in Maine. In 2015-2019 the median was $63,285 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $4,610 after inflation. 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income and poverty in 2024 dollars, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Measure	Franklin County	Maine	Change since 2015-2019
Median household income	$58,675±$2,708	$74,733	−$4,610
Mean household income	$80,070±$5,806	$100,102	–
Per capita income	$34,978±$2,292	$43,742	no clear change
People below the poverty line	12.2%±1.7 pts	10.7%	no clear change
Children under 18 below the poverty line	13.6%±4.9 pts	13.1%	no clear change
Households receiving SNAP	15.4%±2.6 pts	12.0%	–
Households with a broadband subscription	85.1%±2.1 pts	90.3%	–

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 76.3% of Franklin County's occupied homes and renters 23.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $194,700 by its owner (±$10,909). The median renter pays $802 a month including utilities, and 31.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.

Housing, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Measure	Franklin County	Maine	Change since 2015-2019
Median home value (owner-occupied)	$194,700±$10,909	$296,600	+$22,649
Median gross rent	$802±$102	$1,139	no clear change
Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent	31.5%±7.5 pts	37.9%	no clear change
Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage	$1,327±$69	$1,729	–
Owner-occupied homes	76.3%±2.8 pts	74.3%	no clear change
Housing units	21,234±63	751,876	−947
Homeowner vacancy rate	0.2%±0.2 pts	0.7%	–
Rental vacancy rate	1.2%±1.0 pts	4.2%	–
Single-family detached homes	74.8%±1.9 pts	70.0%	–
Mobile homes	9.1%±1.3 pts	8.2%	–
Built 2020 or later	0.5%±0.3 pts	1.4%	–
Built 1939 or earlier	19.3%±1.6 pts	22.9%	–

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 184 new housing units across Franklin County in 2025 (176 single-family), 6.0 per 1,000 residents.

2019 66 units
2020 98 units
2021 214 units
2022 234 units
2023 150 units
2024 169 units
2025 184 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?

72.3% of Franklin County's workers drive alone and 13.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.6%.

Work and commuting, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Measure	Franklin County	Maine	Change since 2015-2019
In the labor force (age 16+)	56.7%±2.2 pts	61.7%	–
Unemployment rate	4.6%±1.4 pts	3.8%	no clear change
Drove alone to work	72.3%±3.6 pts	70.8%	–
Carpooled	6.9%±1.6 pts	7.9%	–
Public transportation	0.1%±0.1 pts	0.5%	–
Walked	4.1%±1.0 pts	3.4%	–
Worked from home	13.0%±2.5 pts	15.9%	+6.6 pts
Mean travel time to work	26.8 min±2.1	24.6 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 10 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $36,447 (Tract 9701.02) to $70,238 (Tract 9714).

Census tracts of Franklin County, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates; sort by any column

Tract 9701.0123007970101	Kingfield (12%)	2,260	2,352±272	$65,417	$241,200	$943	8.7%
Tract 9701.0223007970102	–	895	531±123	$36,447	$271,800	$916	21.3%
Tract 9706.0123007970601	Rangeley (12%)	1,838	1,183±219	$60,809	$418,800	$673	3.4%
Tract 9706.0223007970602	–	2,022	2,697±276	$54,306	$176,600	$604	10.5%
Tract 971023007971000	–	3,608	4,027±374	$55,850	$188,400	$925	12.4%
Tract 971123007971100	–	2,786	2,947±302	$62,206	$185,000	$1,017	10.8%
Tract 9712.0123007971201	Farmington (46%)	3,410	3,520±421	$49,957	$151,500	$968	17.3%
Tract 9712.0223007971202	Farmington (39%)	4,182	4,637±421	$56,140	$202,100	$864	14.1%
Tract 971323007971300	Wilton (49%)	3,835	3,862±23	$63,396	$202,000	$446	14.6%
Tract 971423007971400	Chisholm (26%)	4,620	4,657±12	$70,238	$168,600	$759	9.8%

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 Maine's other counties?

Franklin County's rank among Maine's counties with a reliable estimate (1 = highest)
Measure	Rank
Population	15th of 16
Growth 2020-2025	3rd of 16
Residents per square mile	12th of 16
Median household income	13th of 16
Median home value	12th of 16
Median gross rent	14th of 16
Poverty rate	8th of 16
Bachelor's degree or higher	8th of 16
Median age	11th of 16

Every county in Maine

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.