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 1,318,149.

  • The median home value in Franklin County is $278,476.

  • The median income in Franklin County is $71,070.

  • The median rent in Franklin County is $1,169.

  • The unemployment rate in Franklin County is 4.7%.

  • The poverty rate in Franklin County is 14.5%.

  • The average high in Franklin County is 69.1° and there are 100.2 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Franklin County

List Of Cities & Towns in Franklin County

Columbus, OH Population 902,449

Dublin, OH Population 48,893

Grove City, OH Population 41,423

Reynoldsburg, OH Population 40,926

Westerville, OH Population 38,911

Upper Arlington, OH Population 36,500

Hilliard, OH Population 36,103

Gahanna, OH Population 35,529

Pickerington, OH Population 23,229

Whitehall, OH Population 20,035

Worthington, OH Population 14,997

Bexley, OH Population 13,537

New Albany, OH Population 10,516

Lincoln Village, OH Population 9,553

Canal Winchester, OH Population 9,357

Blacklick Estates, OH Population 9,010

Grandview Heights, OH Population 8,258

Groveport, OH Population 5,928

Obetz, OH Population 5,580

Lake Darby, OH Population 4,569

Huber Ridge, OH Population 4,302

Lithopolis, OH Population 2,400

Minerva Park, OH Population 1,894

Urbancrest, OH Population 1,157

Marble Cliff, OH Population 1,009

Darbydale, OH Population 823

Valleyview, OH Population 671

Riverlea, OH Population 515

Harrisburg, OH Population 404

Lockbourne, OH Population 255

Brice, OH Population 167

Map Of Franklin County

Franklin County, OH Weather

  • The average high in Franklin County is 69.1°.

  • There are 81.55 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 100.2 inches of rain each year with 8.5 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:28 hours of sun each day in Franklin County.

StatFranklin County
Mean High69.1
Nice Days81.55
Rainfall100.2
Snowfall8.5
Sunny_hours4:28
69.1°
Average High
100.2
Inches of Rain

Franklin County Photos

Map Of Franklin County Ohio With Bexley Labeled
Source: Wikipedia User | GFDL
Spring Trees
Source: Wikipedia User Mah Jong | CC BY 3.0
Map Of Franklin County Ohio Highlighting Canal Winchester City
Source: Wikipedia User Ruhrfisch and Nyttend | CC BY-SA 3.0
Montage Columbus
Source: Wikipedia User Yassie (talk) | GFDL
Columbusconventioncenter
Source: Wikipedia User Original uploaded by Anal | CC BY 2.5
Columbus Topiary Gardens
Source: Wikipedia User Wiki Historian N OH (talk | CC BY-SA 3.0

Franklin County Demographics

Population over time in Franklin County

The current population in Franklin County is 1,318,149. The population has increased 1.8% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 1,313,598 0.7%
2021 1,304,715 1.1%
2020 1,290,360 -

Gender in Franklin County

  • Franklin County is 50.8% female with 669,501 female residents.

  • Franklin County is 49.2% male with 648,647 male residents.

Female
50.8% (669,501)
Male
49.2% (648,647)
Gender Franklin County OH USA
Female 50.8% 50.6% 50.4%
Male 49.2% 49.4% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Franklin County

Franklin County is:

  • 60.5% White with 797,008 White residents.

  • 22.8% African American with 300,520 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 868 American Indian residents.

  • 5.4% Asian with 70,990 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 373 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.4% Other with 5,278 Other residents.

  • 4.8% Two Or More with 63,655 Two Or More residents.

  • 6.0% Hispanic with 79,457 Hispanic residents.

White
60.5% (797,008)
African American
22.8% (300,520)
American Indian
0.1% (868)
Asian
5.4% (70,990)
Hawaiian
0.0% (373)
Other
0.4% (5,278)
Two Or More
4.8% (63,655)
Hispanic
6.0% (79,457)

Table: Franklin County By Race

Race Franklin County OH USA
White 60.5% 77.2% 58.9%
African American 22.8% 12.2% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 5.4% 2.4% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.4% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 4.8% 3.6% 3.5%
Hispanic 6.0% 4.2% 18.7%

Household Income For Franklin County, Ohio

  • 4.6% of households in Franklin County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.8% of households in Franklin County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 6.7% of households in Franklin County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 7.4% of households in Franklin County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 12.2% of households in Franklin County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.6% of households in Franklin County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.0% of households in Franklin County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 17.2% of households in Franklin County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 8.1% of households in Franklin County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 9.3% of households in Franklin County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.6% (60,970)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.8% (50,439)
$15,000 to $24,999
6.7% (88,360)
$25,000 to $34,999
7.4% (97,946)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.2% (161,376)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.6% (231,791)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.0% (171,715)
$100,000 to $149,999
17.2% (226,281)
$150,000 to $199,999
8.1% (106,318)
$200,000 or more
9.3% (122,947)
Income Franklin County OH USA
Less than $10,000 4.6% 5.2% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.8% 4.4% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 6.7% 7.9% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.4% 8.3% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.2% 12.1% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.6% 17.3% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.0% 13.3% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 17.2% 16.5% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 8.1% 7.4% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 9.3% 7.6% 11.4%

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

  • 3.0% of adults in Franklin County completed < 9th grade.

  • 5.0% of adults in Franklin County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 24.0% of adults in Franklin County completed high school / ged.

  • 19.0% of adults in Franklin County completed some college.

  • 7.0% of adults in Franklin County completed associate's degree.

  • 26.0% of adults in Franklin County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 11.0% of adults in Franklin County completed master's degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Franklin County completed professional degree.

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

< 9th Grade
2% (39,544)
9-12th Grade
5% (65,907)
High School / GED
24% (316,355)
Some College
19% (250,448)
Associate's Degree
7% (92,270)
Bachelor's Degree
26% (342,718)
Master's Degree
11% (144,996)
Professional Degree
3% (39,544)
Doctorate Degree
2% (26,362)
Education Franklin County OH USA
< 9th Grade 2% 2% 3%
9-12th Grade 5% 6% 6%
High School / GED 24% 32% 26%
Some College 19% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 7% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 26% 19% 21%
Master's Degree 11% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 3% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 2% 1% 2%

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