Franklin County, Kansas Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 22nd-largest in Kansas

The population of Franklin County, Kansas is 25,994 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 22nd-largest county in Kansas. The median household income is $72,142, the median home value is $187,400, and the median age is 40.1.

The population of Franklin County has grown 1.1% since 2010 (25,986 → 26,273), a +0.08% annualized rate.

Franklin County within Kansas · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

25,994

Population

+0.08%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$72,142

Median Income

$187,400

Median Home Value

Franklin County covers 572 sq mi of land at 45.5 people per square mile.

About Franklin County, KS

Among US counties, Franklin County stands out first on household income: a median of $72,142, below the US median of $78,538. With 25,994 residents, Franklin County is a county in Kansas. It ranks #22 among counties in Kansas by population.

Median household income is $72,142, below the US median of $78,538. About 7.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $187,400, with typical rent around $949.

Degree attainment is mid-range for US counties: 25.3% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%. About 9.3% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 24 minutes each way.

Taken together, the income and housing figures place Franklin County firmly in the higher-cost, higher-earning tier of US counties — a profile that tends to track dense job markets and competitive housing.

Franklin County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Franklin County had a population of 25,986 in 2010 and 26,273 in 2024, a 1.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 26,273 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.08%.

Franklin County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

26,273

Population (2024)

25,986

Population (2010)

26,273

Peak (2024)

0.08%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	25,986	-	-	estimate
2011	25,861	-125	-0.48%	estimate
2012	25,836	-25	-0.10%	estimate
2013	25,747	-89	-0.34%	estimate
2014	25,551	-196	-0.76%	estimate
2015	25,495	-56	-0.22%	estimate
2016	25,546	+51	+0.20%	estimate
2017	25,667	+121	+0.47%	estimate
2018	25,681	+14	+0.05%	estimate
2019	25,618	-63	-0.25%	estimate
2020	26,015	+397	+1.55%	estimate
2021	26,024	+9	+0.03%	estimate
2022	25,994	-30	-0.12%	estimate
2023	26,223	+229	+0.88%	estimate
2024	26,273	+50	+0.19%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	91.1%
Black or African American	0.9%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	2.3%
Two or More Races	0.2%

Age & Sex

40.1

Median Age

50.1%

Female

49.9%

Male

17.6%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.4%

5–9

6.7%

10–14

6.8%

15–19

7.5%

20–24

5.8%

25–34

11.8%

35–44

12.2%

45–54

11.7%

55–59

8.0%

60–64

6.6%

65–74

10.7%

75–84

4.7%

85+

2.2%

Children (under 15): 18.9% · Seniors (65+): 17.6%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$72,142$-497 vs state
Mean household income	$85,098
Per-capita income	$34,403
Poverty rate	7.6%-0.1% vs state
Unemployment rate	1.6%
Employment-to-population	64.7%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

22.8%

Retail trade

10.4%

Manufacturing

10.3%

Education & health care

6.8%

Finance & real estate

6.8%

Construction

6.0%

Public administration

5.6%

Information

3.7%

The largest employment sector in Franklin County is professional & business services, accounting for 22.8% of workers.

How residents commute

0.1%

Drive alone

2.0%

Carpool

77.3%

Public transit

9.3%

Work from home

24.0 min

Avg commute

Housing

$187,400$-16,000 vs state

Median home value

$949

Median rent

73.5%

Homeownership rate

11,239

Total housing units

91.5%

Occupied

8.5%

Vacant

26.5%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

92.5%

With health insurance

92.2%

With broadband internet

27.6%

Foreign-born

9.8%

Veterans (18+)

16.5%

With a disability

96.6%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

92.2%

High School+

25.3%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Franklin County, Kansas has a population of 25,994 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 22nd-largest county in Kansas. Population density is 45 people per square mile.

The population of Franklin County has grown 1.1% since 2010 (25,986 → 26,273), a +0.08% annualized rate.

The median household income in Franklin County, Kansas is $72,142, with mean (average) household income of $85,098 and per-capita income of $34,403. 7.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Franklin County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (91.1%), Hispanic or Latino (2.3%), Black or African American (0.9%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Franklin County, Kansas is 40.1 years. Residents are 50.1% female and 49.9% male.

The median home value in Franklin County is $187,400 and median monthly rent is $949. 73.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 11,239 total housing units, 8.5% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Franklin County, Kansas is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 22.8% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.6%.

Wichita is among the largest cities associated with Franklin County, Kansas, with a population of 396,488.