Franklin County, Tennessee Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Franklin County, TN 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 averageHealthier than 80% of counties in Tennessee
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C
Income Below averageWealthier than 72% of counties in Tennessee
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D
Education Well below averageBetter educated than 80% of counties in Tennessee
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Franklin County | Tennessee Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 44,097 | 7,058,506 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 76.6 | 167.5 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.81% | 0.94% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 42.8 | 37.3 | 37.3 |
| Households | 17,445 | 2,819,839 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Franklin County grew by 7.5% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 44,097 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Franklin County is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 22.0% of residents. That is 0.6 points above Tennessee as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 9,699 22.0% +0.6 pts
- Millennials 29–44 7,917 18.0% -3.6 pts
- Gen X 45–60 9,281 21.0% +0.8 pts
- Boomers 61–79 8,977 20.4% +3.0 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 Tennessee, 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 50.7% of the people living in Franklin County and men 49.3%.
- Women 50.7% Tennessee 50.9%
- Men 49.3% Tennessee 49.1%
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Economy
Franklin County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Franklin County | Tennessee Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $62,739 | $69,901 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.43% | 5.19% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.9% | 4.6% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Franklin County is about 10% lower than in Tennessee.
Housing
| Metric | Franklin County | Tennessee Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $361,888 | $255,786 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $893 | $1,188 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 77.4% | 66.9% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Franklin County is about 33.8 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $893 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Franklin County spend about 42 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 174 hours, about 7.3 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Franklin County | Tennessee Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 20.9 | 22.4 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 41.8 | 44.8 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 174 | 187 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,396 | $5,785 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 8.3% | 12.9% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 8,135 | 9,259 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 813 | 1,225 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Tennessee:
Dyer County (15.9 min), Henry County (16.7 min), Obion County (17.1 min).
Slowest:
Cannon County (33.3 min), Union County (33.2 min), Fayette County (33.1 min).
The average commute time in Franklin County is 21 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in Tennessee.
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 | Tennessee Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.1% | 27.5% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.39 | 2.45 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
Tennessee:
Williamson County (0.4), Davidson County (0.3), Knox County (0.3).
Lowest:
Lake County (0.1), Van Buren County (0.1), Lauderdale County (0.1).
Health
Franklin County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Franklin County | Tennessee Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 75.3 | 74.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 17.8% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 22.7% | 25.1% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Tennessee:
Williamson County (0.8), Rutherford County (0.8), Wilson County (0.8).
Lowest:
Clay County (0.8), Lake County (0.8), Hancock County (0.8).
Franklin County, TN Compared With Nearby Counties
Franklin County, TN is the 3rd largest of the 4 counties compared here, 44,097 residents against a local median of 53,053. The measure that sets Franklin County, TN apart most is median home price: $361,888, 126% above the local median of $160,237.
The counties themselves spread $446,701 on median home price, so Franklin County, TN sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Franklin County, TN has the 2nd highest median home price of the 4 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin County, TN | 44,097 | $62,739 #1/4 | $361,888 #2/4 | 20.9 min #1/4 |
| Coffee County, TN | 59,710 | $61,155 | $487,999 | 21.4 min |
| Jackson County, AL | 53,053 | $52,554 | $41,299 | 22.9 min |
| Marion County, TN | 29,249 | $61,839 | $160,237 | 31.6 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Franklin County, Tennessee.
How big is Franklin County, Tennessee by population?
About 44,097 people live in Franklin County, Tennessee, in 17,445 households of 2.4 people on average. The median age is 42.8, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 5 years.
How densely populated is Franklin County, Tennessee?
Averaged over its land area, Franklin County, Tennessee has 77 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is close to the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in Franklin County, Tennessee?
The median home costs 5.8 times the median household income ($361,888 against $62,739), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $893 a month takes about 17% 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, Tennessee?
Unemployment in Franklin County, Tennessee is only 2.9%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
What share of adults in Franklin County, Tennessee have a college degree?
19.1% of adults in Franklin County, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 5), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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