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 47,459.

  • The median home value in Franklin County is $169,515.

  • The median income in Franklin County is $60,270.

  • The median rent in Franklin County is $788.

  • The unemployment rate in Franklin County is 5.1%.

  • The poverty rate in Franklin County is 17.9%.

  • The average high in Franklin County is 59.1° and there are 90.5 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Franklin County

List Of Cities & Towns in Franklin County

Malone, NY Population 5,507

Saranac Lake, NY Population 5,079

Tupper Lake, NY Population 2,804

Chateaugay, NY Population 781

Albany , NY Population 616

Brushton, NY Population 564

St. Regis Falls, NY Population 284

Burke, NY Population 199

Fort Covington Hamlet, NY Population 0

Map Of Franklin County

Franklin County, NY Weather

  • The average high in Franklin County is 59.1°.

  • There are 67.16 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 90.5 inches of rain each year with 28.0 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 3:44 hours of sun each day in Franklin County.

StatFranklin County
Mean High59.1
Nice Days67.16
Rainfall90.5
Snowfall28.0
Sunny_hours3:44
59.1°
Average High
90.5
Inches of Rain

Franklin County Photos

Albany Institute Of History And Art
Source: Wikipedia User UpstateNYer | CC BY-SA 3.0
Albanynypanorama
Source: Public Domain
Highest Point In Albanyc Ny
Source: Wikipedia User Daniel Case | GFDL
Albany Pine Bush
Source: Wikipedia User | CC BY-SA 3.0
Albany Panorama
Source: Wikipedia User UpstateNYer | CC BY-SA 3.0
Ten Broek Triangle
Source: Wikipedia User UpstateNYer | CC BY-SA 3.0

Franklin County Demographics

Population over time in Franklin County

The current population in Franklin County is 47,459. The population has decreased -4.9% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 47,996 -4.7%
2021 50,389 -0.2%
2020 50,477 -

Gender in Franklin County

  • Franklin County is 47.3% female with 22,432 female residents.

  • Franklin County is 52.7% male with 25,027 male residents.

Female
47.3% (22,432)
Male
52.7% (25,027)
Gender Franklin County NY USA
Female 47.3% 51.1% 50.4%
Male 52.7% 48.9% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Franklin County

Franklin County is:

  • 83.2% White with 39,509 White residents.

  • 3.4% African American with 1,628 African American residents.

  • 7.2% American Indian with 3,415 American Indian residents.

  • 0.7% Asian with 312 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.5% Other with 230 Other residents.

  • 2.0% Two Or More with 943 Two Or More residents.

  • 3.0% Hispanic with 1,422 Hispanic residents.

White
83.2% (39,509)
African American
3.4% (1,628)
American Indian
7.2% (3,415)
Asian
0.7% (312)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.5% (230)
Two Or More
2.0% (943)
Hispanic
3.0% (1,422)

Table: Franklin County By Race

Race Franklin County NY USA
White 83.2% 53.8% 58.9%
African American 3.4% 13.8% 12.1%
American Indian 7.2% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 0.7% 8.8% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.5% 0.8% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.0% 3.1% 3.5%
Hispanic 3.0% 19.5% 18.7%

Household Income For Franklin County, New York

  • 5.2% of households in Franklin County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 5.5% of households in Franklin County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 10.5% of households in Franklin County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 8.7% of households in Franklin County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 11.1% of households in Franklin County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 20.4% of households in Franklin County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.4% of households in Franklin County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 15.1% of households in Franklin County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 5.7% of households in Franklin County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 4.4% of households in Franklin County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
5.2% (2,474)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.5% (2,611)
$15,000 to $24,999
10.5% (4,988)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.7% (4,131)
$35,000 to $49,999
11.1% (5,251)
$50,000 to $74,999
20.4% (9,693)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.4% (6,366)
$100,000 to $149,999
15.1% (7,161)
$150,000 to $199,999
5.7% (2,694)
$200,000 or more
4.4% (2,085)
Income Franklin County NY USA
Less than $10,000 5.2% 5.6% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.5% 4.3% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 10.5% 6.9% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.7% 6.6% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.1% 9.3% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 20.4% 14.1% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.4% 11.5% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 15.1% 16.8% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.7% 9.7% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 4.4% 15.2% 11.4%

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

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

  • 9.0% of adults in Franklin County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 35.0% of adults in Franklin County completed high school / ged.

  • 17.0% of adults in Franklin County completed some college.

  • 13.0% of adults in Franklin County completed associate's degree.

  • 12.0% of adults in Franklin County completed bachelor's degree.

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

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

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

< 9th Grade
4% (1,898)
9-12th Grade
9% (4,271)
High School / GED
35% (16,610)
Some College
17% (8,068)
Associate's Degree
13% (6,169)
Bachelor's Degree
12% (5,695)
Master's Degree
8% (3,796)
Professional Degree
1% (474)
Doctorate Degree
1% (474)
Education Franklin County NY USA
< 9th Grade 4% 6% 3%
9-12th Grade 9% 6% 6%
High School / GED 35% 25% 26%
Some College 17% 15% 20%
Associate's Degree 13% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 12% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 8% 12% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 3% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 2% 2%

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