County · Ohio
Franklin County, Ohio
Franklin County, Ohio. Franklin County had 1,361,536 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.9% since 2020, faster than Ohio (+0.9%). It holds 48 places (26 cities, villages and boroughs, 17 towns and townships and 5 census-designated) and 328 census tracts. GEOID 39049.
Franklin County is one of the 10 counties of the Columbus, OH metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,361,536
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,323,807 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,333,048
Median household income
$75,176
±$980 (90% margin)
Ohio: $71,389
Median home value
$288,400
±$2,726 (90% margin)
Ohio: $214,800
Median gross rent
$1,302
±$9 (90% margin)
Ohio: $1,034
How many people live in Franklin County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 1,323,807 residents in Franklin County. The Census Bureau estimates 1,361,536 for July 1, 2025, up 2.9% since 2020, faster than Ohio (+0.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 1,333,048 over 532 square miles of land.
| Measure | Franklin County | Ohio | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,333,048 | 11,810,293 | +42,688 |
| Households | 553,099±1,958 | 4,863,191 | +41,652 |
| Average household size | 2.36±0.01 | 2.37 | −0.11 |
| Housing units | 595,469±328 | 5,292,391 | +40,379 |
Franklin County's population since 2000
From 1,068,978 in 2000 to 1,361,536 in 2025: up 27.4%. 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 48 places: 26 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 17 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 5 census-designated places. The largest is Columbus with 938,396 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Columbus | 905,748 | $66,082 |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson Township, Franklin County | 46,559 | $91,817 |
| Washington Township, Franklin County | 43,593 | $147,542 |
| Grove City | 41,252 | $93,161 |
| Dublin | 49,328 | $160,296 |
| Mifflin Township, Franklin County | 38,368 | $104,427 |
| Norwich Township, Franklin County | 37,900 | $130,801 |
| Hilliard | 37,114 | $128,189 |
| Upper Arlington | 36,800 | $155,167 |
| Gahanna | 35,726 | $109,061 |
| Truro Township | 30,401 | $65,999 |
| Westerville | 39,190 | $109,404 |
| Reynoldsburg | 41,076 | $72,972 |
| Madison Township, Franklin County | 25,945 | $89,239 |
| Whitehall | 20,127 | $51,759 |
| Prairie Township, Franklin County | 17,415 | $73,793 |
| Sharon Township, Franklin County | 17,168 | $127,434 |
| Worthington | 14,786 | $127,382 |
| Jefferson Township, Franklin County | 14,475 | $131,250 |
| Bexley | 13,928 | $157,841 |
| Plain Township, Franklin County | 12,761 | $219,181 |
| Franklin Township, Franklin County | 11,502 | $52,201 |
| New Albany | 10,825 | $238,250 |
| Blendon Township | 10,152 | $102,089 |
| Lincoln Village | 9,702 | $53,797 |
| Blacklick Estates | 8,990 | $69,368 |
| Hamilton Township, Franklin County | 8,634 | $78,611 |
| Grandview Heights | 8,085 | $117,672 |
| Canal Winchester | 9,107 | $131,209 |
| Pleasant Township, Franklin County | 6,757 | $90,288 |
| Groveport | 6,009 | $93,586 |
| Obetz | 5,489 | $87,304 |
| Huber Ridge | 4,940 | $97,039 |
| Lake Darby | 4,731 | $97,404 |
| Clinton Township, Franklin County | 4,499 | $71,530 |
| Perry Township, Franklin County | 3,929 | $186,154 |
| Brown Township, Franklin County | 3,886 | $133,542 |
| Minerva Park | 2,009 | $130,878 |
| Urbancrest | 1,031 | $41,875 |
| DarbydaleGEOID 3920198 | 768 | not published |
| Valleyview | 669 | $58,125 |
| Marble Cliff | 634 | $136,500 |
| Riverlea | 599 | $161,250 |
| Harrisburg, Franklin CountyGEOID 3933740 | 315 | $63,333 |
| LockbourneGEOID 3944310 | 236 | $61,250 |
| Pickerington | 23,094 | $111,833 |
| BriceGEOID 3908532 | 93 | $56,853 |
| Lithopolis | 2,134 | $115,208 |
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 34.8 years old; 23.3% are under 18 and 13.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 58.0%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 23.1%. 13.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Franklin County | Ohio | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.8±0.1 | 39.7 | +0.7 |
| Under 18 years | 23.3% | 22.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 13.0%±0.1 pts | 18.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.5% | 4.8% | +2.0 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 58.0%±0.1 pts | 75.8% | −5.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 23.1%±0.2 pts | 12.0% | +0.8 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 5.6%±0.1 pts | 2.5% | +0.4 pts |
| 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%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.2%±0.2 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 13.0%±0.3 pts | 5.2% | +2.1 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 16.7%±0.4 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.1%±0.2 pts | 6.6% | – |
| With a disability | 11.9%±0.3 pts | 14.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.8%±0.3 pts | 6.4% | +1.2 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.2%±0.3 pts | 91.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 42.1%±0.5 pts | 31.5% | +2.1 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 16.3%±0.4 pts | 12.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.4%±0.2 pts | 1.6% | – |
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 553,099 households earn less than $75,176 a year (±$980), against $71,389 in Ohio. In 2015-2019 it was $75,448 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 14.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Franklin County | Ohio | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $75,176±$980 | $71,389 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $104,358±$1,186 | $96,990 | – |
| Per capita income | $43,731±$464 | $40,552 | +$1,890 |
| People below the poverty line | 14.7%±0.5 pts | 13.3% | −1.0 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 20.1%±1.2 pts | 17.8% | −2.6 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 10.9%±0.4 pts | 12.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.1%±0.3 pts | 90.1% | – |
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 52.8% of Franklin County's occupied homes and renters 47.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $288,400 by its owner (±$2,726). The median renter pays $1,302 a month including utilities, and 37.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Franklin County | Ohio | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $288,400±$2,726 | $214,800 | +$72,906 |
| Median gross rent | $1,302±$9 | $1,034 | +$103 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 37.6%±0.8 pts | 37.3% | +1.8 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,781±$19 | $1,517 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 52.8%±0.5 pts | 67.2% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 595,469±328 | 5,292,391 | +40,379 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.8%±0.1 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.8%±0.3 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 52.0%±0.5 pts | 68.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.0%±0.1 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.9%±0.2 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 10.9%±0.3 pts | 19.0% | – |
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 10,494 new housing units across Franklin County in 2025 (1,829 single-family), 7.7 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?
68.4% of Franklin County's workers drive alone and 19.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.6%.
| Measure | Franklin County | Ohio | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 69.5%±0.3 pts | 63.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.6%±0.2 pts | 4.8% | −0.3 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 68.4%±0.5 pts | 75.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.1%±0.3 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.6%±0.2 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Walked | 2.1%±0.1 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 19.3%±0.4 pts | 13.0% | +14.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.5 min±0.2 | 23.4 min | −0.7 min |
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 328 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $21,469 (Tract 50.02) to $244,141 (Tract 72.11).
All 328 census tracts of Franklin County, with their figures
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 Ohio's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 1st of 88 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 13th of 88 |
| Residents per square mile | 2nd of 88 |
| Median household income | 23rd of 88 |
| Median home value | 6th of 88 |
| Median gross rent | 3rd of 88 |
| Poverty rate | 32nd of 88 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 3rd of 88 |
| Median age | 86th of 88 |
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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