Franklin County, Virginia Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Franklin County, VA 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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B
Health Around average
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C
Income Below average
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D
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Franklin County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 55,141 | 8,702,460 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 77.5 | 203.3 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.25% | 0.57% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 46.4 | 37.4 | 37.3 |
| Households | 23,004 | 3,364,625 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Franklin County grew by 8.0% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 55,141 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Franklin County is Gen X, aged 45–60, at 23.7% of residents. That is 3.3 points above Virginia as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 9,989 18.1% -3.3 pts
- Millennials 29–44 9,064 16.4% -6.0 pts
- Gen X 45–60 13,080 23.7% +3.3 pts
- Boomers 61–79 13,042 23.7% +7.1 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 Virginia, 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 50.9% of the people living in Franklin County and men 49.1%.
- Women 50.9% Virginia 50.6%
- Men 49.1% Virginia 49.4%
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Economy
Franklin County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Franklin County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $69,199 | $93,527 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.45% | 4.33% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.3% | 4.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Franklin County is about 26% lower than in Virginia.
Housing
| Metric | Franklin County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $288,845 | $256,082 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $829 | $1,579 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 78.5% | 67.3% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Franklin County is about 29.0 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $829 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Franklin County spend about 57 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 239 hours, about 9.9 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Franklin County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 28.7 | 23.2 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 57.3 | 46.3 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 239 | 193 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $7,403 | $5,986 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 12.5% | 18.3% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 8,722 | 10,059 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,156 | 1,531 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Virginia:
Lexington city (10.6 min), Covington city (12.2 min), Norton city (13.1 min).
Slowest:
Amelia County (43.7 min), Craig County (41.3 min), Buckingham County (41.3 min).
The average commute time in Franklin County is 29 minutes, longer than the 23 minutes in Virginia.
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 | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.5% | 37.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.34 | 2.52 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
Virginia:
Falls Church city (0.6), Arlington County (0.6), Alexandria city (0.5).
Lowest:
Greensville County (0.2), Lunenburg County (0.2), Buchanan County (0.2).
Health
Franklin County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Franklin County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 76.8 | 77.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 16.4% | 16.9% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 19.4% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Virginia:
Falls Church city (0.8), Arlington County (0.8), Fairfax County (0.8).
Lowest:
Emporia city (0.7), Petersburg city (0.8), Galax city (0.8).
Franklin County, VA Compared With Nearby Counties
How Franklin County, VA compares with the 2 counties closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin County, VA | 55,141 | $69,199 #2/3 | $288,845 #2/3 | 28.7 min #3/3 |
| Henry County, VA | 49,976 | $50,747 | $69,062 | 21.7 min |
| Roanoke County, VA | 97,092 | $83,514 | $322,244 | 20.3 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Franklin County, Virginia.
What is the population of Franklin County, Virginia?
About 55,141 people live in Franklin County, Virginia, in 23,004 households of 2.3 people on average. The median age is 46.4, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 9 years.
Is Franklin County, Virginia urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Franklin County, Virginia has 78 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, Virginia?
The median home costs 4.2 times the median household income ($288,845 against $69,199), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $829 a month takes about 14% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is unemployment high in Franklin County, Virginia?
Unemployment in Franklin County, Virginia is only 2.3%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
How common is a college degree in Franklin County, Virginia?
22.5% of adults in Franklin County, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 4), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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