Franklin County Summary

Life in Franklin County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Franklin County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Franklin County:

  • The population in Franklin County is 54,838.

  • The median home value in Franklin County is $318,885.

  • The median income in Franklin County is $66,275.

  • The median rent in Franklin County is $809.

  • The unemployment rate in Franklin County is 2.8%.

  • The poverty rate in Franklin County is 13.3%.

  • The average high in Franklin County is 72.9° and there are 100.0 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Franklin County

List Of Cities & Towns in Franklin County

Rocky Mount, VA Population 4,916

North Shore, VA Population 3,588

Westlake Corner, VA Population 1,815

Ferrum, VA Population 1,717

Penhook, VA Population 1,390

Union Hall, VA Population 1,071

Henry Fork, VA Population 897

Boones Mill, VA Population 205

Map Of Franklin County

Franklin County, VA Weather

  • The average high in Franklin County is 72.9°.

  • There are 89.24 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 100.0 inches of rain each year with 5.1 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:13 hours of sun each day in Franklin County.

StatFranklin County
Mean High72.9
Nice Days89.24
Rainfall100.0
Snowfall5.1
Sunny_hours5:13
72.9°
Average High
100.0
Inches of Rain

Franklin County Photos

Franklin County Courthouse Rocky Mount Virginia
Source: Wikipedia User MarmadukePercy | CC BY-SA 3.0
Rocky Mount Virginia State Historical Marker
Source: Wikipedia User MarmadukePercy | CC BY-SA 3.0

Franklin County Demographics

Population over time in Franklin County

The current population in Franklin County is 54,838. The population has decreased -2.4% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 54,829 -2.5%
2021 56,231 0.1%
2020 56,187 -

Gender in Franklin County

  • Franklin County is 50.5% female with 27,691 female residents.

  • Franklin County is 49.5% male with 27,146 male residents.

Female
50.5% (27,691)
Male
49.5% (27,146)
Gender Franklin County VA USA
Female 50.5% 50.5% 50.4%
Male 49.5% 49.5% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Franklin County

Franklin County is:

  • 86.7% White with 47,536 White residents.

  • 7.7% African American with 4,217 African American residents.

  • 0.0% American Indian with 22 American Indian residents.

  • 0.6% Asian with 353 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 5 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 14 Other residents.

  • 1.9% Two Or More with 1,053 Two Or More residents.

  • 3.0% Hispanic with 1,638 Hispanic residents.

White
86.7% (47,536)
African American
7.7% (4,217)
American Indian
0.0% (22)
Asian
0.6% (353)
Hawaiian
0.0% (5)
Other
0.0% (14)
Two Or More
1.9% (1,053)
Hispanic
3.0% (1,638)

Table: Franklin County By Race

Race Franklin County VA USA
White 86.7% 60.0% 58.9%
African American 7.7% 18.6% 12.1%
American Indian 0.0% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 0.6% 6.8% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.5% 0.4%
Two Or More 1.9% 4.0% 3.5%
Hispanic 3.0% 10.0% 18.7%

Household Income For Franklin County, Virginia

  • 5.1% of households in Franklin County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 5.5% of households in Franklin County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 8.4% of households in Franklin County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 7.0% of households in Franklin County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 10.0% of households in Franklin County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 19.8% of households in Franklin County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.9% of households in Franklin County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 17.8% of households in Franklin County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 6.4% of households in Franklin County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 7.0% of households in Franklin County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
5.1% (2,818)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.5% (2,990)
$15,000 to $24,999
8.4% (4,629)
$25,000 to $34,999
7.0% (3,864)
$35,000 to $49,999
10.0% (5,503)
$50,000 to $74,999
19.8% (10,879)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.9% (7,049)
$100,000 to $149,999
17.8% (9,761)
$150,000 to $199,999
6.4% (3,523)
$200,000 or more
7.0% (3,817)
Income Franklin County VA USA
Less than $10,000 5.1% 4.2% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.5% 3.0% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 8.4% 5.8% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.0% 6.3% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 10.0% 9.4% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 19.8% 15.0% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.9% 12.3% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 17.8% 18.1% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.4% 10.4% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 7.0% 15.6% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Franklin County for adults over 25

  • 3.0% of adults in Franklin County completed < 9th grade.

  • 7.0% of adults in Franklin County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 35.0% of adults in Franklin County completed high school / ged.

  • 21.0% of adults in Franklin County completed some college.

  • 10.0% of adults in Franklin County completed associate's degree.

  • 15.0% of adults in Franklin County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 7.0% of adults in Franklin County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Franklin County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Franklin County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3% (1,645)
9-12th Grade
7% (3,838)
High School / GED
35% (19,193)
Some College
21% (11,515)
Associate's Degree
10% (5,483)
Bachelor's Degree
15% (8,225)
Master's Degree
7% (3,838)
Professional Degree
1% (548)
Doctorate Degree
1% (548)
Education Franklin County VA USA
< 9th Grade 3% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 7% 5% 6%
High School / GED 35% 24% 26%
Some College 21% 18% 20%
Associate's Degree 10% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 15% 23% 21%
Master's Degree 7% 13% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 3% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 2% 2%

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