Franklin County, Florida Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Franklin County, FL Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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C
Health Below averageLess healthy than 80% of counties in Florida
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D
Income Well below average
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D
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Franklin County | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,553 | 22,388,905 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 8.8 | 313.4 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.82% | 1.47% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 50.1 | 40.2 | 37.3 |
| Households | 4,949 | 8,743,019 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Franklin County grew by 14.0% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 12,553 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Franklin County is Boomers, aged 61–79, at 24.6% of residents. That is 5.0 points above Florida as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 2,062 16.4% -3.0 pts
- Millennials 29–44 2,612 20.8% +0.2 pts
- Gen X 45–60 2,797 22.3% +1.6 pts
- Boomers 61–79 3,089 24.6% +5.0 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Florida, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 44.2% of the people living in Franklin County and men 55.8%.
- Women 44.2% Florida 51.0%
- Men 55.8% Florida 49.0%
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Economy
Franklin County has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Franklin County | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $65,488 | $74,580 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.22% | 5.42% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 8.5% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Franklin County is about 12% lower than in Florida.
Housing
| Metric | Franklin County | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $102,419 | $311,338 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,049 | $1,668 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 80.9% | 67.6% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Franklin County is about 8.1 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,049 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Franklin County spend about 33 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 138 hours, about 5.7 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Franklin County | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 16.6 | 24.0 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 33.1 | 47.9 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 138 | 200 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,277 | $6,189 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 8.6% | 15.7% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | — | 14,318 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 532 | 3,068 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Florida:
Taylor County (13.8 min), Monroe County (16.1 min), Franklin County (16.6 min).
Slowest:
Washington County (32.8 min), Osceola County (32.3 min), Liberty County (32.1 min).
The average commute time in Franklin County is 17 minutes, shorter than the 24 minutes in Florida.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Franklin County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Franklin County | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.0% | 30.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.21 | 2.50 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
Florida:
St. Johns County (0.4), Leon County (0.4), Alachua County (0.4).
Lowest:
Hamilton County (0.1), Hendry County (0.1), Hardee County (0.1).
Health
Franklin County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Franklin County | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 75.4 | 77.2 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 20.0% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 22.6% | 21.3% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Florida:
St. Johns County (0.8), Seminole County (0.8), Alachua County (0.8).
Lowest:
Glades County (0.8), Putnam County (0.8), Hendry County (0.8).
Franklin County, FL Compared With Nearby Counties
How Franklin County, FL compares with the 2 counties closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin County, FL | 12,553 | $65,488 #2/3 | $102,419 #2/3 | 16.6 min #1/3 |
| Wakulla County, FL | 35,387 | $79,935 | $78,289 | 31.9 min |
| Gadsden County, FL | 43,710 | $48,630 | $316,492 | 31.1 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Franklin County, Florida.
How many people live in Franklin County, Florida?
About 12,553 people live in Franklin County, Florida, in 4,949 households of 2.2 people on average. The median age is 50.1, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 13 years.
Is Franklin County, Florida urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Franklin County, Florida has 9 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 10% of the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Franklin County, Florida?
The median home costs 1.6 times the median household income ($102,419 against $65,488), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $1,049 a month takes about 19% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How strong is the job market in Franklin County, Florida?
Unemployment in Franklin County, Florida is 8.5%, well above the U.S. rate of 5.2%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
How common is a college degree in Franklin County, Florida?
20.0% of adults in Franklin County, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 5), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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