Population 50,638 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Franklin County
Household size in Franklin County
| Period | Franklin County | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.56 | 2.35 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.58 | 2.36 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.64 | 2.33 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.56 | 2.31 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.01 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
Households in Franklin County run a little small, averaging 2.56 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Still, the typical household here is bigger than in Vermont overall, where it has 2.31 people. Franklin County has the largest households of any Vermont county.
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 | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.2 | 40.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.2 | 42.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.1 | 43.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.0 | 44.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.9 | +3.2 | +2.3 |
Franklin County skews a little older than the country: its median age is 42.0, against 40.1 nationally. Even so, the population here is younger than in Vermont as a whole, where the median age is 44.2. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 39.2, as it has nationally. Only one other Vermont county is younger.
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 | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.2% | 10.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.5% | 9.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.2% | 8.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.7% | 8.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −1.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in Franklin County as they are nationally: 10.7%, against 11.6%. Single parents are more common here than in Vermont as a whole (8.6%). Few Vermont counties have a higher share of single-parent households: only two of 14.
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 | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.2% | 28.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.6% | 29.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.6% | 29.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.6% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −1.8 pts | +1.5 pts |
Franklin County is largely a place of homeowners: only 22.6% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 34.3% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 2.6 points since 2006–10, 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 | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.7% | 15.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.4% | 15.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 17.0% | 17.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.3% | 15.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | +0.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 14.3% 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 is up 0.5 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1968 | 1967 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1974 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1972 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1976 | 1973 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in Franklin County are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1976, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1968 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, while the northeast has the oldest housing.
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 | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $880 | $878 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $946 | $947 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,092 | $1,043 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,258 | $1,306 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$378 | +$428 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Franklin County costs $1,258 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $378 a month from 2006–10, a 43% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 30.7% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the southwest; the most affordable are in the east.
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 | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.4% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.6% | 36.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.4% | 38.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 30.1% | 44.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.8 pts | +9.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in Franklin County than nationally: 30.1% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 8.8 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only one other Vermont county has a lower share of college graduates.
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 | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.0% | 90.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.2% | 91.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.9% | 92.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.6% | 94.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.6 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Franklin County is above the national rate: 93.6% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 5.6 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Among Vermont's 14 counties, though, only two have a lower share of high school graduates.
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 | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.2% | 5.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.6% | 6.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.7% | 3.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.3% | 3.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Franklin County has been strong: just 3.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.9 points, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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 | 2.56 | 42.0 | 10.7% | 22.6% | 14.3% | 1976 | $1,258 | 30.1% | 93.6% | 3.3% |
| Grand Isle County | 2.38 | 49.9 | 4.6% | 10.1% | 38.7% | 1984 | $1,550 | 43.5% | 95.6% | 3.2% |
| Clinton County | 2.21 | 42.5 | 11.7% | 30.6% | 12.8% | 1974 | $1,006 | 27.8% | 88.9% | 4.3% |
| Orleans County | 2.26 | 46.1 | 8.9% | 20.3% | 24.7% | 1977 | $943 | 30.8% | 92.3% | 5.4% |
| Franklin County | 2.21 | 42.2 | 13.0% | 27.5% | 19.6% | 1968 | $847 | 24.3% | 88.0% | 4.2% |
| Franklin County | 2.32 | 46.1 | 6.7% | 23.7% | 27.0% | 1974 | $810 | 33.2% | 94.0% | 5.3% |
| Somerset County | 2.18 | 46.3 | 9.1% | 22.6% | 19.0% | 1975 | $953 | 21.2% | 93.1% | 3.5% |
| Penobscot County | 2.30 | 43.3 | 8.6% | 29.5% | 12.4% | 1976 | $1,056 | 32.6% | 95.0% | 3.7% |
| Washington County | 2.16 | 48.3 | 10.1% | 20.3% | 32.0% | 1974 | $824 | 24.7% | 91.0% | 6.2% |
| Montmorency County | 1.94 | 55.0 | 7.0% | 12.1% | 43.4% | 1975 | $709 | 15.3% | 90.7% | 5.4% |
| Oscoda County | 2.28 | 51.9 | 8.4% | 12.8% | 49.1% | 1974 | $798 | 15.7% | 85.6% | 8.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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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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