Franklin County, Ohio Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 1st-largest in Ohio

The population of Franklin County, Ohio is 1,321,635 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 1st-largest county in Ohio. The median household income is $73,795, the median home value is $265,700, and the median age is 34.7.

The population of Franklin County has grown 16.3% since 2010 (1,166,218 → 1,356,303), a +1.08% annualized rate.

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

1,321,635

Population

+1.08%

Annual growth

2482

People / sq mi

$73,795

Median Income

$265,700

Median Home Value

Franklin County covers 532 sq mi of land at 2482.3 people per square mile.

About Franklin County, OH

Franklin County is a county in Ohio with a population of 1,321,635. It ranks #1 among counties in Ohio by population. The median age is 34.7, younger than the national median. The population is 49.1% male and 50.9% female.

The median household income in Franklin County is $73,795, near the US median of $74,580. 10.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $265,700, with monthly rent averaging $1,233. The homeownership rate of 53.0% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Franklin County reflects 42.0% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 17.0% of workers primarily work from home, similar to the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 21.8 minutes each way.

Franklin County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Franklin County had a population of 1,166,218 in 2010 and 1,356,303 in 2024, a 16.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 1,356,303 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.09%.

1,356,303

Population (2024)

1,166,218

Population (2010)

1,356,303

Peak (2024)

1.09%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	1,166,218	-	-	estimate
2011	1,180,917	+14,699	+1.26%	estimate
2012	1,199,257	+18,340	+1.55%	estimate
2013	1,219,186	+19,929	+1.66%	estimate
2014	1,238,758	+19,572	+1.61%	estimate
2015	1,257,891	+19,133	+1.54%	estimate
2016	1,275,212	+17,321	+1.38%	estimate
2017	1,296,374	+21,162	+1.66%	estimate
2018	1,308,599	+12,225	+0.94%	estimate
2019	1,318,766	+10,167	+0.78%	estimate
2020	1,324,505	+5,739	+0.44%	estimate
2021	1,317,840	-6,665	-0.50%	estimate
2022	1,327,687	+9,847	+0.75%	estimate
2023	1,338,903	+11,216	+0.84%	estimate
2024	1,356,303	+17,400	+1.30%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	60.5%
Black or African American	23.0%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.4%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

34.7

Median Age

50.9%

Female

49.1%

Male

12.8%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

6.7%

5–9

6.5%

10–14

6.6%

15–19

6.5%

20–24

6.7%

25–34

17.6%

35–44

14.1%

45–54

11.6%

55–59

5.6%

60–64

5.5%

65–74

8.0%

75–84

3.4%

85+

1.4%

Children (under 15): 19.8% · Seniors (65+): 12.8%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$73,795+$4,115 vs state
Mean household income	$102,386
Per-capita income	$42,855
Poverty rate	10.5%+1.3% vs state
Unemployment rate	3.2%
Employment-to-population	66.6%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

25.0%

Finance & real estate

12.9%

Information

9.5%

Education & health care

8.8%

Retail trade

7.6%

Manufacturing

7.5%

Construction

4.7%

Public administration

4.3%

The largest employment sector in Franklin County is professional & business services, accounting for 25.0% of workers.

How residents commute

1.7%

Drive alone

2.2%

Carpool

70.5%

Public transit

17.0%

Work from home

21.8 min

Avg commute

Housing

$265,700+$66,500 vs state

Median home value

$1,233

Median rent

53.0%

Homeownership rate

588,892

Total housing units

93.0%

Occupied

7.0%

Vacant

47.0%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

91.6%

With health insurance

96.6%

With broadband internet

21.4%

Foreign-born

5.4%

Veterans (18+)

11.6%

With a disability

84.1%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

91.2%

High School+

42.0%

Bachelor's+

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Part of Ohio

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Metro areas in Ohio

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Common questions about Franklin County, OH

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Frequently Asked Questions

Franklin County, Ohio has a population of 1,321,635 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 1st-largest county in Ohio. Population density is 2482 people per square mile.

The population of Franklin County has grown 16.3% since 2010 (1,166,218 → 1,356,303), a +1.08% annualized rate.

The median household income in Franklin County, Ohio is $73,795, with mean (average) household income of $102,386 and per-capita income of $42,855. 10.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Franklin County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (60.5%), Black or African American (23.0%), Hispanic or Latino (1.4%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Franklin County, Ohio is 34.7 years. Residents are 50.9% female and 49.1% male.

The median home value in Franklin County is $265,700 and median monthly rent is $1,233. 53.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 588,892 total housing units, 7.0% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Franklin County, Ohio is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 25.0% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.2%.

Columbus is among the largest cities associated with Franklin County, Ohio, with a population of 906,480.