Franklin County Summary

Life in Franklin County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Franklin County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Franklin County:

  • The population in Franklin County is 51,475.

  • The median home value in Franklin County is $209,173.

  • The median income in Franklin County is $62,929.

  • The median rent in Franklin County is $902.

  • The unemployment rate in Franklin County is 4.8%.

  • The poverty rate in Franklin County is 13.3%.

  • The average high in Franklin County is 72.4° and there are 115.9 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Franklin County

List Of Cities & Towns in Franklin County

Frankfort, KY Population 28,460

Map Of Franklin County

Franklin County, KY Weather

  • The average high in Franklin County is 72.4°.

  • There are 84.56 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 115.9 inches of rain each year with 6.0 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:44 hours of sun each day in Franklin County.

StatFranklin County
Mean High72.4
Nice Days84.56
Rainfall115.9
Snowfall6.0
Sunny_hours4:44
72.4°
Average High
115.9
Inches of Rain

Franklin County Photos

Downtown Frankfort Ky
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Downtown Frankfort Ky At Night
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Frankfort Cemetery
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Paul Sawyer Frankfort Cemetery
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Buffalo Trace Distillery
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Downtown Frankfort Ky
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Franklin County Demographics

Population over time in Franklin County

The current population in Franklin County is 51,475. The population has increased 1.6% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 51,319 1.1%
2021 50,744 0.4%
2020 50,529 -

Gender in Franklin County

  • Franklin County is 51.6% female with 26,538 female residents.

  • Franklin County is 48.4% male with 24,937 male residents.

Female
51.6% (26,538)
Male
48.4% (24,937)
Gender Franklin County KY USA
Female 51.6% 50.4% 50.4%
Male 48.4% 49.6% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Franklin County

Franklin County is:

  • 81.1% White with 41,746 White residents.

  • 8.7% African American with 4,490 African American residents.

  • 0.0% American Indian with 17 American Indian residents.

  • 1.7% Asian with 881 Asian residents.

  • 0.2% Hawaiian with 115 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.2% Other with 111 Other residents.

  • 4.1% Two Or More with 2,122 Two Or More residents.

  • 3.9% Hispanic with 1,993 Hispanic residents.

White
81.1% (41,746)
African American
8.7% (4,490)
American Indian
0.0% (17)
Asian
1.7% (881)
Hawaiian
0.2% (115)
Other
0.2% (111)
Two Or More
4.1% (2,122)
Hispanic
3.9% (1,993)

Table: Franklin County By Race

Race Franklin County KY USA
White 81.1% 83.2% 58.9%
African American 8.7% 7.9% 12.1%
American Indian 0.0% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 1.7% 1.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.2% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 4.1% 2.9% 3.5%
Hispanic 3.9% 4.0% 18.7%

Household Income For Franklin County, Kentucky

  • 3.3% of households in Franklin County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.2% of households in Franklin County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 8.6% of households in Franklin County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 8.9% of households in Franklin County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 13.0% of households in Franklin County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 18.7% of households in Franklin County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 15.1% of households in Franklin County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 17.0% of households in Franklin County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 5.4% of households in Franklin County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 5.9% of households in Franklin County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
3.3% (1,714)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.2% (2,145)
$15,000 to $24,999
8.6% (4,421)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.9% (4,569)
$35,000 to $49,999
13.0% (6,701)
$50,000 to $74,999
18.7% (9,602)
$75,000 to $99,999
15.1% (7,753)
$100,000 to $149,999
17.0% (8,743)
$150,000 to $199,999
5.4% (2,793)
$200,000 or more
5.9% (3,031)
Income Franklin County KY USA
Less than $10,000 3.3% 6.1% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.2% 5.6% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 8.6% 9.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.9% 9.1% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.0% 12.4% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.7% 17.4% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 15.1% 12.8% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 17.0% 15.2% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.4% 6.3% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 5.9% 6.0% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Franklin County for adults over 25

  • 5.0% of adults in Franklin County completed < 9th grade.

  • 4.0% of adults in Franklin County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 30.0% of adults in Franklin County completed high school / ged.

  • 22.0% of adults in Franklin County completed some college.

  • 8.0% of adults in Franklin County completed associate's degree.

  • 18.0% of adults in Franklin County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 10.0% of adults in Franklin County completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Franklin County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Franklin County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
5% (2,573)
9-12th Grade
4% (2,059)
High School / GED
30% (15,442)
Some College
22% (11,324)
Associate's Degree
8% (4,118)
Bachelor's Degree
18% (9,265)
Master's Degree
10% (5,147)
Professional Degree
2% (1,029)
Doctorate Degree
1% (514)
Education Franklin County KY USA
< 9th Grade 5% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 4% 7% 6%
High School / GED 30% 33% 26%
Some College 22% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 8% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 18% 16% 21%
Master's Degree 10% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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