Franklin County, Maine Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 15th-largest in Maine
The population of Franklin County, Maine is 30,145 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 15th-largest county in Maine. The median household income is $58,522, the median home value is $176,700, and the median age is 46.1.
The population of Franklin County has grown 0.6% since 2010 (30,719 → 30,902), a +0.04% annualized rate.
30,145
Population
+0.04%
Annual growth
18
People / sq mi
$58,522
Median Income
$176,700
Median Home Value
Franklin County covers 1,697 sq mi of land at 17.8 people per square mile.
About Franklin County, ME
The poverty rate is what most separates Franklin County from the typical county: 5.2% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. Franklin County is a county in Maine with a population of 30,145. It ranks #15 among counties in Maine by population.
The typical household here earns about $58,522, below the US median of $78,538. Only 5.2% of residents live in poverty, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $176,700, with typical rent around $759.
Educational attainment is on the higher side for US counties — 29.9% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%. About 11.5% of workers primarily work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 27 minutes each way.
Franklin County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Franklin County had a population of 30,719 in 2010 and 30,902 in 2024, a 0.6% growth over 14 years. The peak was 30,902 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.05%.
30,902
Population (2024)
30,719
Population (2010)
30,902
Peak (2024)
0.05%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 30,719 |
| 2011 | 30,740 |
| 2012 | 30,648 |
| 2013 | 30,476 |
| 2014 | 30,206 |
| 2015 | 30,024 |
| 2016 | 29,995 |
| 2017 | 29,808 |
| 2018 | 29,831 |
| 2019 | 30,046 |
| 2020 | 29,468 |
| 2021 | 30,265 |
| 2022 | 30,604 |
| 2023 | 30,826 |
| 2024 | 30,902 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 94.4% |
| Black or African American | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
46.1
Median Age
50.9%
Female
49.1%
Male
23.1%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 14.0% · Seniors (65+): 23.1%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $58,522$-13,251 vs state |
| Mean household income | $80,168 |
| Per-capita income | $34,456 |
| Poverty rate | 5.2%-1.3% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 3.1% |
| Employment-to-population | 54.9% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Franklin County is professional & business services, accounting for 31.6% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
4.7%
Carpool
72.7%
Public transit
11.5%
Work from home
27.1 min
Avg commute
Housing
$176,700$-89,700 vs state
Median home value
$759
Median rent
77.0%
Homeownership rate
21,089
Total housing units
59.1%
Occupied
40.9%
Vacant
23.0%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
90.5%
With health insurance
92.7%
With broadband internet
30.4%
Foreign-born
8.8%
Veterans (18+)
18.4%
With a disability
97.0%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
93.8%
High School+
29.9%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Franklin County, Maine has a population of 30,145 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 15th-largest county in Maine. Population density is 18 people per square mile.
The population of Franklin County has grown 0.6% since 2010 (30,719 → 30,902), a +0.04% annualized rate.
The median household income in Franklin County, Maine is $58,522, with mean (average) household income of $80,168 and per-capita income of $34,456. 5.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Franklin County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (94.4%), Hispanic or Latino (1.6%), Black or African American (0.6%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Franklin County, Maine is 46.1 years. Residents are 50.9% female and 49.1% male.
The median home value in Franklin County is $176,700 and median monthly rent is $759. 77.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 21,089 total housing units, 40.9% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Franklin County, Maine is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 31.6% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.1%.
Portland is among the largest cities associated with Franklin County, Maine, with a population of 68,505.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.