Franklin County, Kentucky Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 19th-largest in Kentucky

The population of Franklin County, Kentucky is 51,563 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 19th-largest county in Kentucky. The median household income is $66,470, the median home value is $198,700, and the median age is 40.6.

The population of Franklin County has grown 6.5% since 2010 (49,248 → 52,442), a +0.45% annualized rate.

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

51,563

Population

+0.45%

Annual growth

248

People / sq mi

$66,470

Median Income

$198,700

Median Home Value

Franklin County covers 208 sq mi of land at 248.0 people per square mile.

About Franklin County, KY

Franklin County is a county in Kentucky with a population of 51,563. It ranks #19 among counties in Kentucky by population. The median age is 40.6, older than the national median. The population is 48.4% male and 51.6% female.

The median household income in Franklin County is $66,470, below the US median of $74,580. 10.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $198,700, with monthly rent averaging $946. The homeownership rate of 64.4% is close to the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Franklin County reflects 31.8% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 13.2% of workers primarily work from home, similar to the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 19.8 minutes each way.

Franklin County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Franklin County had a population of 49,248 in 2010 and 52,442 in 2024, a 6.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 52,442 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.45%.

52,442

Population (2024)

49,248

Population (2010)

52,442

Peak (2024)

0.45%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	49,248	-	-	estimate
2011	49,312	+64	+0.13%	estimate
2012	49,455	+143	+0.29%	estimate
2013	49,482	+27	+0.05%	estimate
2014	49,738	+256	+0.52%	estimate
2015	50,090	+352	+0.71%	estimate
2016	50,344	+254	+0.51%	estimate
2017	50,564	+220	+0.44%	estimate
2018	50,807	+243	+0.48%	estimate
2019	50,887	+80	+0.16%	estimate
2020	51,603	+716	+1.41%	estimate
2021	51,721	+118	+0.23%	estimate
2022	51,617	-104	-0.20%	estimate
2023	51,826	+209	+0.40%	estimate
2024	52,442	+616	+1.19%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	81.7%
Black or African American	9.2%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.1%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

40.6

Median Age

51.6%

Female

48.4%

Male

18.4%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.5%

5–9

5.2%

10–14

6.6%

15–19

6.6%

20–24

5.9%

25–34

13.5%

35–44

12.3%

45–54

12.7%

55–59

7.2%

60–64

6.2%

65–74

11.6%

75–84

5.7%

85+

1.1%

Children (under 15): 17.3% · Seniors (65+): 18.4%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$66,470+$4,053 vs state
Mean household income	$90,766
Per-capita income	$40,031
Poverty rate	10.5%-1.3% vs state
Unemployment rate	3.5%
Employment-to-population	58.1%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

18.2%

Public administration

18.1%

Manufacturing

11.7%

Education & health care

10.5%

Finance & real estate

10.0%

Construction

6.7%

Retail trade

4.1%

Information

4.0%

The largest employment sector in Franklin County is professional & business services, accounting for 18.2% of workers.

How residents commute

1.1%

Drive alone

1.9%

Carpool

74.1%

Public transit

13.2%

Work from home

19.8 min

Avg commute

Housing

$198,700+$6,400 vs state

Median home value

$946

Median rent

64.4%

Homeownership rate

24,082

Total housing units

93.6%

Occupied

6.4%

Vacant

35.6%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

93.9%

With health insurance

95.4%

With broadband internet

24.1%

Foreign-born

6.6%

Veterans (18+)

17.1%

With a disability

93.6%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

92.5%

High School+

31.8%

Bachelor's+

Largest cities in Kentucky

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Other counties in Kentucky

Jefferson County (777,392)Fayette County (321,122)Kenton County (169,817)Boone County (137,676)Warren County (137,549)Hardin County (111,452)Daviess County (103,195)Madison County (94,064)Campbell County (93,193)Bullitt County (83,209)All Kentucky counties →

Part of Kentucky

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Metro areas in Kentucky

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Frequently Asked Questions

Franklin County, Kentucky has a population of 51,563 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 19th-largest county in Kentucky. Population density is 248 people per square mile.

The population of Franklin County has grown 6.5% since 2010 (49,248 → 52,442), a +0.45% annualized rate.

The median household income in Franklin County, Kentucky is $66,470, with mean (average) household income of $90,766 and per-capita income of $40,031. 10.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Franklin County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (81.7%), Black or African American (9.2%), Hispanic or Latino (1.1%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Franklin County, Kentucky is 40.6 years. Residents are 51.6% female and 48.4% male.

The median home value in Franklin County is $198,700 and median monthly rent is $946. 64.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 24,082 total housing units, 6.4% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Franklin County, Kentucky is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 18.2% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.5%.

Louisville/Jefferson County is among the largest cities associated with Franklin County, Kentucky, with a population of 627,210.