Population 98,902 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Franklin County
Household size in Franklin County
| Period | Franklin County | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.36 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.47 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.39 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.30 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.06 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
Franklin County is a place of big households: 3.30 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Household size has edged down from 3.36 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only one other Washington county has larger households.
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 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.6 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 30.0 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 31.4 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 32.1 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.5 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
Franklin County is young: half of its residents are under 32.1, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. The median age has climbed from 29.6 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only one other Washington 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 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.2% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.6% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 17.3% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 18.2% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Franklin County: 18.2% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is up 1.1 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Franklin County has the highest share of single-parent households of any Washington county.
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 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.2% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 32.9% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 31.5% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 29.0% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.2 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Franklin County own their homes; 29.0% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. More than a third of owners (36.6%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the south and least common in the center. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 4.2 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 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.6% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.0% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.9% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.6% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.0 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 5.6% of homes in Franklin County are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 5.0 points, as it has nationally. Only one other Washington county has a lower vacancy rate.
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 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1983 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1986 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1987 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1991 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +6 | +6 |
Franklin County has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1991, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1983 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the west, the oldest in the south. Only one other Washington county has newer homes.
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 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $765 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $956 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,058 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,562 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$797 | +$858 | +$606 |
The median renter in Franklin County pays $1,562 a month for rent and utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are lower than in Washington overall ($1,875). Rents are up $797 a month from 2006–10, a 104% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 29.5% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.4% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.5% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.0% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.7% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.3 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Franklin County: 21.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 6.3 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the center and least in the southeast.
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 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 68.9% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 72.9% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 75.5% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 77.4% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.5 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
More than one in five adults in Franklin County never finished high school, well above the national share: only 77.4% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 8.5 points, as it has nationally. Only two of Washington's 39 counties 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 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.7% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.2% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.2% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.0% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Franklin County is close to the national rate: 5.0% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.8 points, in line with the national trend. 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 | 3.30 | 32.1 | 18.2% | 29.0% | 5.6% | 1991 | $1,562 | 21.7% | 77.4% | 5.0% |
| Benton County | 2.79 | 37.2 | 12.6% | 32.4% | 7.2% | 1986 | $1,478 | 33.2% | 89.0% | 5.2% |
| Columbia County | 2.11 | 49.5 | 9.6% | 22.3% | 15.8% | 1956 | $1,020 | 23.9% | 89.1% | 4.2% |
| Garfield County | 2.29 | 47.4 | 2.4% | 23.1% | 15.7% | 1961 | $810 | 31.1% | 94.1% | 5.9% |
| Asotin County | 2.40 | 46.4 | 10.4% | 26.8% | 9.1% | 1976 | $1,133 | 23.9% | 92.2% | 4.8% |
| Nez Perce County | 2.45 | 42.2 | 13.1% | 29.6% | 8.5% | 1971 | $1,070 | 26.8% | 93.3% | 2.7% |
| Lewis County | 2.30 | 48.4 | 7.5% | 23.6% | 14.0% | 1964 | $757 | 21.2% | 91.4% | 2.2% |
| Clearwater County | 2.31 | 51.4 | 7.2% | 17.1% | 18.0% | 1977 | $897 | 17.1% | 91.5% | 4.4% |
| Wahkiakum County | 2.23 | 54.6 | 3.1% | 16.8% | 8.3% | 1981 | $997 | 20.9% | 92.6% | 2.8% |
| Ravalli County | 2.56 | 48.6 | 6.0% | 20.6% | 12.3% | 1988 | $1,131 | 29.0% | 93.4% | 3.0% |
| Granite County | 2.25 | 52.4 | 6.0% | 22.1% | 36.5% | 1981 | $678 | 33.6% | 93.9% | 3.7% |
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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