Franklin County, Pennsylvania Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 23rd-largest in Pennsylvania
The population of Franklin County, Pennsylvania is 156,626 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 23rd-largest county in Pennsylvania. The median household income is $74,946, the median home value is $236,300, and the median age is 42.2.
The population of Franklin County has grown 6.2% since 2010 (149,925 → 159,285), a +0.43% annualized rate.
156,626
Population
+0.43%
Annual growth
203
People / sq mi
$74,946
Median Income
$236,300
Median Home Value
Franklin County covers 772 sq mi of land at 202.8 people per square mile.
About Franklin County, PA
The poverty rate is what most separates Franklin County from the typical county: 4.9% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. Franklin County is a county in Pennsylvania with a population of 156,626. It ranks #23 among counties in Pennsylvania by population.
The typical household earns $74,946 a year, near the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 4.9%, is on the lower side for US counties and below the national 12.4%. Home values run above average at $236,300, with typical rent around $1,071.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US counties: 24.0% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is below the national 14.0% at 8.9%, and the average commute runs about 24 minutes each way.
Franklin County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Franklin County had a population of 149,925 in 2010 and 159,285 in 2024, a 6.2% growth over 14 years. The peak was 159,285 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.43%.
159,285
Population (2024)
149,925
Population (2010)
159,285
Peak (2024)
0.43%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 149,925 |
| 2011 | 150,949 |
| 2012 | 151,518 |
| 2013 | 152,005 |
| 2014 | 152,685 |
| 2015 | 153,131 |
| 2016 | 153,938 |
| 2017 | 154,731 |
| 2018 | 154,943 |
| 2019 | 155,522 |
| 2020 | 155,951 |
| 2021 | 156,589 |
| 2022 | 157,017 |
| 2023 | 158,054 |
| 2024 | 159,285 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 87.8% |
| Black or African American | 3.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
42.2
Median Age
50.5%
Female
49.5%
Male
20.0%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 18.1% · Seniors (65+): 20.0%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $74,946$-1,135 vs state |
| Mean household income | $95,559 |
| Per-capita income | $39,149 |
| Poverty rate | 4.9%-3.2% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.2% |
| Employment-to-population | 59.7% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Franklin County is professional & business services, accounting for 24.1% of workers.
How residents commute
0.2%
Drive alone
3.0%
Carpool
78.5%
Public transit
8.9%
Work from home
24.0 min
Avg commute
Housing
$236,300$-4,200 vs state
Median home value
$1,071
Median rent
73.2%
Homeownership rate
66,787
Total housing units
94.4%
Occupied
5.6%
Vacant
26.8%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
90.9%
With health insurance
92.3%
With broadband internet
30.1%
Foreign-born
8.8%
Veterans (18+)
15.9%
With a disability
92.5%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
90.7%
High School+
24.0%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Franklin County, Pennsylvania has a population of 156,626 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 23rd-largest county in Pennsylvania. Population density is 203 people per square mile.
The population of Franklin County has grown 6.2% since 2010 (149,925 → 159,285), a +0.43% annualized rate.
The median household income in Franklin County, Pennsylvania is $74,946, with mean (average) household income of $95,559 and per-capita income of $39,149. 4.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Franklin County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (87.8%), Black or African American (3.2%), Hispanic or Latino (1.0%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Franklin County, Pennsylvania is 42.2 years. Residents are 50.5% female and 49.5% male.
The median home value in Franklin County is $236,300 and median monthly rent is $1,071. 73.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 66,787 total housing units, 5.6% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Franklin County, Pennsylvania is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 24.1% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.2%.
Philadelphia is among the largest cities associated with Franklin County, Pennsylvania, with a population of 1,582,432.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.