County · Pennsylvania
Franklin County, Pennsylvania
Franklin County, Pennsylvania. Franklin County had 160,652 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.0% since 2020, faster than Pennsylvania (+0.4%). It holds 32 places (7 cities, villages and boroughs, 15 towns and townships and 10 census-designated) and 33 census tracts. GEOID 42055.
Franklin County is the county of the Chambersburg, PA metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
160,652
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 155,932 · ACS 2020-2024: 157,379
Median household income
$77,003
±$2,046 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $77,971
Median home value
$249,800
±$5,492 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $254,500
Median gross rent
$1,093
±$32 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $1,209
How many people live in Franklin County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 155,932 residents in Franklin County. The Census Bureau estimates 160,652 for July 1, 2025, up 3.0% since 2020, faster than Pennsylvania (+0.4%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 157,379 over 772 square miles of land.
| Measure | Franklin County | Pennsylvania | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 157,379 | 13,018,639 | +3,232 |
| Households | 63,510±548 | 5,274,853 | +3,072 |
| Average household size | 2.45±0.02 | 2.39 | −0.06 |
| Housing units | 67,157±54 | 5,806,452 | +1,654 |
Franklin County's population since 2000
From 129,313 in 2000 to 160,652 in 2025: up 24.2%. 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 32 places: 7 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 15 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 10 census-designated places. The largest is Chambersburg with 23,376 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Chambersburg | 21,903 | $56,576 |
|---|---|---|
| Greene Township, Franklin County | 18,436 | $87,691 |
| Antrim Township | 15,778 | $94,205 |
| Washington Township, Franklin County | 14,897 | $78,477 |
| Guilford Township | 14,627 | $78,389 |
| Hamilton Township, Franklin County | 11,374 | $99,821 |
| Waynesboro | 10,951 | $66,956 |
| Southampton Township, Franklin County | 8,566 | $80,357 |
| St. Thomas Township | 5,917 | $73,642 |
| Montgomery Township, Franklin County | 5,740 | $98,640 |
| Quincy Township | 5,318 | $63,357 |
| Peters Township, Franklin County | 4,462 | $76,829 |
| Greencastle | 4,251 | $77,419 |
| Fayetteville | 3,208 | $58,819 |
| Guilford | 2,923 | $123,962 |
| State LineGEOID 4273848 | 2,804 | $85,913 |
| Wayne Heights | 2,606 | $83,700 |
| Fannett Township | 2,483 | $65,653 |
| Letterkenny Township | 2,462 | $82,629 |
| Lurgan Township | 2,207 | $88,333 |
| Metal Township | 1,768 | $79,750 |
| Mont Alto | 1,580 | $80,556 |
| Mercersburg | 1,507 | $66,114 |
| Scotland | 1,353 | $70,096 |
| Shippensburg | 5,478 | $51,503 |
| Pen MarGEOID 4258776 | 947 | $117,825 |
| RouzervilleGEOID 4266448 | 903 | $34,502 |
| Fort LoudonGEOID 4226824 | 895 | $120,523 |
| Blue Ridge SummitGEOID 4207312 | 887 | $60,156 |
| MarionGEOID 4247464 | 851 | $41,964 |
| Warren Township, Franklin County | 328 | $84,750 |
| OrrstownGEOID 4257112 | 214 | $57,500 |
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; 22.0% are under 18 and 20.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 84.3%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 7.5%. 3.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Franklin County | Pennsylvania | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.1±0.4 | 40.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.0% | 20.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.2%±0.1 pts | 19.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.5% | 8.7% | +1.9 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 84.3%±0.4 pts | 73.0% | −3.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.0%±0.3 pts | 10.3% | −0.5 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.0%±0.1 pts | 3.8% | +0.2 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±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 | 3.7%±0.5 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.7%±0.4 pts | 7.7% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 7.6%±0.8 pts | 12.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.4%±0.6 pts | 6.1% | – |
| With a disability | 16.0%±0.9 pts | 14.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.9%±1.0 pts | 5.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.3%±0.8 pts | 92.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 24.7%±1.1 pts | 35.2% | +3.1 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 10.1%±0.7 pts | 14.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.3%±0.5 pts | 1.9% | – |
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 63,510 households earn less than $77,003 a year (±$2,046), against $77,971 in Pennsylvania. In 2015-2019 it was $78,000 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Franklin County | Pennsylvania | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $77,003±$2,046 | $77,971 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $97,696±$2,958 | $107,538 | – |
| Per capita income | $39,977±$1,127 | $44,355 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 8.5%±1.2 pts | 11.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 11.3%±2.7 pts | 15.6% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.0%±1.1 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.1%±1.0 pts | 89.7% | – |
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 73.5% of Franklin County's occupied homes and renters 26.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $249,800 by its owner (±$5,492). The median renter pays $1,093 a month including utilities, and 29.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Franklin County | Pennsylvania | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $249,800±$5,492 | $254,500 | +$27,783 |
| Median gross rent | $1,093±$32 | $1,209 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 29.2%±3.3 pts | 39.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,662±$28 | $1,762 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 73.5%±1.5 pts | 69.3% | +2.3 pts |
| Housing units | 67,157±54 | 5,806,452 | +1,654 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.1%±1.1 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 68.8%±1.5 pts | 56.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 5.7%±0.7 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.0%±0.3 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 16.1%±1.1 pts | 25.0% | – |
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 1,033 new housing units across Franklin County in 2025 (576 single-family), 6.4 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?
78.1% of Franklin County's workers drive alone and 10.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.0%.
| Measure | Franklin County | Pennsylvania | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 62.1%±0.9 pts | 62.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.0%±0.7 pts | 5.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 78.1%±1.5 pts | 68.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.9%±0.9 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Walked | 2.6%±0.7 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.0%±1.2 pts | 15.6% | +5.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.3 min±0.9 | 26.3 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 33 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $48,851 (Tract 110) to $107,692 (Tract 117.02).
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 Pennsylvania's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 23rd of 67 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 8th of 67 |
| Residents per square mile | 25th of 67 |
| Median household income | 19th of 67 |
| Median home value | 15th of 67 |
| Median gross rent | 20th of 67 |
| Poverty rate | 58th of 67 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31st of 67 |
| Median age | 43rd of 67 |
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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