County · Mississippi
Franklin County, Mississippi
Franklin County, Mississippi. Franklin County had 7,491 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.4% since 2020, a steeper fall than Mississippi's (−0.2%). It holds 3 places (3 cities, villages and boroughs) and 3 census tracts. GEOID 28037.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
7,491
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 7,675 · ACS 2020-2024: 7,622
Median household income
$52,939
±$3,890 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $56,447
Median home value
$101,900
±$9,643 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $169,800
Median gross rent
$725
±$559 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $954
How many people live in Franklin County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 7,675 residents in Franklin County. The Census Bureau estimates 7,491 for July 1, 2025, down 2.4% since 2020, a steeper fall than Mississippi's (−0.2%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 7,622 over 564 square miles of land.
| Measure | Franklin County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 7,622 | 2,946,779 | −111 |
| Households | 3,074±203 | 1,145,431 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.45±0.16 | 2.49 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,329±20 | 1,341,114 | +60 |
Franklin County's population since 2000
From 8,448 in 2000 to 7,491 in 2025: down 11.3%. 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.
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 3 places: 3 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Bude with 771 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Bude | 780 | $25,484 |
|---|---|---|
| RoxieGEOID 2864080 | 469 | not published |
| MeadvilleGEOID 2846200 | 448 | $56,472 |
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 42.1 years old; 23.1% are under 18 and 21.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 62.4%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 35.0%.
| Measure | Franklin County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.1±1.9 | 38.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.1% | 23.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.5% | 17.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.1%±0.8 pts | 3.7% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 62.4%±0.2 pts | 55.2% | −0.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 35.0%±1.2 pts | 36.3% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 1.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.6 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.3%±0.9 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.8%±1.8 pts | 6.8% | – |
| With a disability | 20.1%±3.4 pts | 17.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.1%±3.0 pts | 11.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.7%±4.3 pts | 87.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 19.0%±3.3 pts | 25.1% | +7.0 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.2%±2.7 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.4%±0.4 pts | 2.1% | – |
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 3,074 households earn less than $52,939 a year (±$3,890), against $56,447 in Mississippi. In 2015-2019 it was $49,497 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 25.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Franklin County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $52,939±$3,890 | $56,447 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $73,629±$9,508 | $78,922 | – |
| Per capita income | $33,131±$4,271 | $31,549 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 25.4%±5.9 pts | 18.9% | +10.3 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 37.1%±11.0 pts | 26.0% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 10.2%±3.5 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.1%±3.7 pts | 84.1% | – |
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 81.7% of Franklin County's occupied homes and renters 18.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $101,900 by its owner (±$9,643).
| Measure | Franklin County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $101,900±$9,643 | $169,800 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $725±$559 | $954 | – |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 30.9%±20.3 pts | 42.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,179±$58 | $1,394 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 81.7%±5.1 pts | 70.0% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,329±20 | 1,341,114 | +60 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.2%±2.0 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 73.9%±4.7 pts | 69.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 21.6%±4.2 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.1%±0.3 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 7.4%±2.9 pts | 4.0% | – |
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?
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?
83.8% of Franklin County's workers drive alone and 2.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 33.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.0%.
| Measure | Franklin County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 47.9%±3.9 pts | 57.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.0%±2.1 pts | 5.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 83.8%±5.2 pts | 81.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.5%±4.3 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±1.6 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 1.5%±1.4 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 2.8%±1.7 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 33.4 min±4.2 | 25.6 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 3 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $26,539 (Tract 9501.01) to $57,301 (Tract 9501.02).
| Tract 9501.0128037950101 | 2,302±322 | $26,539 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9501.0228037950102 | 2,830±395 | $57,301 |
| Tract 950228037950200 | 2,490±408 | $54,852 |
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 Mississippi's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 76th of 82 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 49th of 82 |
| Residents per square mile | 78th of 82 |
| Median household income | 28th of 82 |
| Median home value | 62nd of 82 |
| Poverty rate | 23rd of 82 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 36th of 82 |
| Median age | 16th of 82 |
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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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.