Population 10,632 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Franklin County
Household size in Franklin County
| Period | Franklin County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.85 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.51 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.68 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.72 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.14 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
At 2.72 people per household, Franklin County sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is smaller than in Texas as a whole, where it has 2.83 people. Household size has dropped from 2.85 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Franklin County
| Period | Franklin County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.3 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.6 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.2 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.0 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.7 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Franklin County skews older than the country: its median age is 44.0, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 40.3 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the northeast, the oldest in the southeast.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Franklin County
| Period | Franklin County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.2% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.3% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.7% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.1% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.1% of households in Franklin County, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 2.1 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of Texas' 254 counties, only 23 have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Franklin County
Renters in Franklin County
| Period | Franklin County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.2% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.8% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.3% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 18.0% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 18.0% of households in Franklin County rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 51.5% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the southwest; owners are most common in the southeast. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged down 1.2 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Franklin County
| Period | Franklin County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.7% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.0% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 31.7% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.3% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −12.4 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 21.3% of the housing in Franklin County, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has fallen 12.4 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Franklin County
| Period | Franklin County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1982 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1984 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1985 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1986 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +8 | +6 |
The housing in Franklin County is younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1986, against 1980 nationally. Even so, homes here are older than in Texas as a whole, where the median home dates to 1992. The median year built has moved up from 1982 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Franklin County
| Period | Franklin County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $737 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $633 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $804 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $909 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$172 | +$639 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Franklin County costs $909 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $172 a month from 2006–10, a 23% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 22.1% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Franklin County
Bachelor's degrees in Franklin County
| Period | Franklin County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.0% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.7% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.3% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 26.8% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.7 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in Franklin County than nationally: 26.8% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 3.7 points, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the north.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Franklin County
| Period | Franklin County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 82.0% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 83.8% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.9% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.2% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.2 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Franklin County have finished high school as nationally: 90.2%, against 89.3%. The rate is higher than in Texas as a whole (85.8%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 8.2 points, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Franklin County
| Period | Franklin County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.5% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.6% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.0% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.6% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.9 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Franklin County runs below the national rate: 3.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has fallen 6.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Franklin County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin County | 2.72 | 44.0 | 7.1% | 18.0% | 21.3% | 1986 | $909 | 26.8% | 90.2% | 3.6% |
| Titus County | 2.86 | 36.0 | 16.1% | 29.4% | 9.2% | 1983 | $923 | 16.8% | 77.9% | 3.3% |
| Hopkins County | 2.67 | 40.9 | 8.3% | 28.9% | 12.0% | 1986 | $1,086 | 22.3% | 85.5% | 3.9% |
| Morris County | 2.53 | 40.6 | 12.5% | 26.1% | 17.8% | 1977 | $783 | 14.1% | 84.5% | 6.7% |
| Hunt County | 2.81 | 38.1 | 11.0% | 28.7% | 10.6% | 1992 | $1,415 | 23.1% | 86.4% | 6.0% |
| Cass County | 2.48 | 44.0 | 14.5% | 23.4% | 16.5% | 1983 | $832 | 18.2% | 87.5% | 6.4% |
| Collin County | 2.88 | 38.3 | 8.8% | 35.5% | 6.0% | 2004 | $2,172 | 55.6% | 94.7% | 4.1% |
| Lafayette County | 2.34 | 48.9 | 9.4% | 20.7% | 32.3% | 1977 | $644 | 8.3% | 82.1% | 4.9% |
| Denton County | 2.79 | 38.1 | 8.9% | 34.5% | 5.3% | 2003 | $2,134 | 50.2% | 93.8% | 4.0% |
| Columbia County | 2.49 | 36.7 | 13.6% | 29.3% | 22.9% | 1981 | $755 | 24.7% | 90.1% | 3.0% |
| Wise County | 3.00 | 39.9 | 9.3% | 18.6% | 8.7% | 1995 | $1,358 | 22.2% | 86.8% | 5.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Moffat County, CO · Morgan County, UT · Morgan County, KY · Mora County, NM · Moore County, TN · Montmorency County, MI · Monroe County, OH · Monroe County, AL · Monona County, IA · Mono County, CA
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Franklin County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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