Franklin County, MO

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2021 Population
104,331
0.677% 1-year growth
US Senator
Josh Hawley
Republican Party
US Senator
Eric Schmitt
Republican Party
2021 Median Age
40.7
0.246% 1-year increase
2021 Poverty Rate
9.31%
2.79% 1-year decrease
2021 Median Household Income
$65,263
8.54% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$176,400
2.62% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
50,074
0.443% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Franklin County, MO had a population of 104k people with a median age of 40.7 and a median household income of $65,263. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Franklin County, MO grew from 103,629 to 104,331, a 0.677% increase and its median household income grew from $60,129 to $65,263, a 8.54% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Franklin County, MO are White (Non-Hispanic) (93.2%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.42%), White (Hispanic) (0.922%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0.84%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (0.601%).

None of the households in Franklin County, MO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.2% of the residents in Franklin County, MO are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Franklin County, MO are East Central College (579 degrees awarded in 2021), Four Rivers Career Center (26 degrees), and Evolve Beauty Academy (461537) (10 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Franklin County, MO was $176,400, and the homeownership rate was 78.1%.

Most people in Franklin County, MO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 29.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Franklin County, MO was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Franklin County, MO is home to a population of 104k people, from which 99.2% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.39% of Franklin County, MO residents were born outside of the country (1.45k people).

In 2021, there were 27.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (97.2k people) in Franklin County, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.57k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 962 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

99.2%
2021 Citizenship
99.2%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.2% of Franklin County, MO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Franklin County, MO was 99.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Franklin County, MO
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    97.2k ± 623
  2. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    3.57k ± 713
  3. White (Hispanic)
    962 ± 214
1.86%
Hispanic Population
1.94k people

In 2021, there were 27.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (97.2k people) in Franklin County, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.57k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 962 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

1.86% of the people in Franklin County, MO are hispanic (1.94k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Franklin County, MO as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    38,663 ± 4,812 people
  2. India
    21,758 ± 3,615 people
  3. China
    18,328 ± 3,319 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Missouri was Mexico, the natal country of 38,663 Missouri residents, followed by India with 21,758 and China with 18,328.

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Foreign-Born Population

1.39%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
1.45k people
1.54%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
1.59k people

As of 2021, 1.39% of Franklin County, MO residents (1.45k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Franklin County, MO was 1.54%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    2,645 ± 302
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    952 ± 244
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    848 ± 254

Franklin County, MO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.78 times greater than any other conflict.

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The economy of Franklin County, MO employs 50.1k people. The largest industries in Franklin County, MO are Manufacturing (9,916 people), Retail Trade (5,836 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (5,811 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($93,500), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($70,417), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($64,688).

Males in Missouri have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $51,079. The income inequality in Missouri (measured using the Gini index) is 0.457, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

50.1k
2021 Value
± 1,775
0.443%
1 Year growth
± 4.94%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Franklin County, MO grew at a rate of 0.443%, from 49.9k employees to 50.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Franklin County, MO, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (5,770 people), Production Occupations (5,292 people), and Management Occupations (4,659 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Franklin County, MO.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

50.1k
2021 Value
± 1,775
0.443%
1 Year growth
± 4.94%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Franklin County, MO grew at a rate of 0.443%, from 49.9k employees to 50.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Franklin County, MO, are Manufacturing (9,916 people), Retail Trade (5,836 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (5,811 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Franklin County, MO, though some of these residents may live in Franklin County, MO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$45,683
Median earning men ± $2,406
$32,751
Median earning women ± $1,362

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($67,305), Information ($65,000), and Construction ($53,919).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($44,185), Wholesale Trade ($40,116), and Manufacturing ($39,846).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Missouri. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Missouri.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 967
    Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
  2. 924
    Manufacturing
  3. 645
    Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

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Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll
  1. $1.77M
    Manufacturing
  2. $484k
    Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
  3. $167k
    Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Missouri to other states, or from other states to Missouri.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $32.3B
  2. $30.8B
  3. $30.3B

In 2020, the top outbound Missouri product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $32.3B, followed by Mixed freight ($30.8B) and Pharmaceuticals ($30.3B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Missouri products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$303B
2020 Value in Missouri
$614B
Projected 2050 Value in Missouri
103% growth

In 2020, total outbound Missouri trade was $303B. This is expected to increase 103% to $614B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Missouri trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Missouri to other states, or from other states to Missouri.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $24.9B
  2. $14.6B
  3. $14.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Missouri domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $24.9B, followed by Kansas with $14.6B and Texas and $14.6B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Missouri shares with each state (excluding itself).

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Franklin County, MO went to Donald J. Trump with 70.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (27.1%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.52%).

Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing the state of Missouri. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Missouri is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Missouri

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Josh Hawley
Senator from Missouri1
Assumed office on January 3, 2019
Eric Schmitt
Senator from Missouri3
Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing Missouri.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Missouri over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representatives from Missouri

Missouri is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Missouri have changed over time starting in 2008.

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In 2021, universities in Franklin County, MO awarded 615 degrees. The student population of Franklin County, MO in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,019 male students and 1,712 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Franklin County, MO are White (557 and 90.6%), followed by Two or More Races (18 and 2.93%), Hispanic or Latino (12 and 1.95%), and Black or African American (11 and 1.79%).

The largest universities in Franklin County, MO by number of degrees awarded are East Central College (579 and 94.1%), Four Rivers Career Center (26 and 4.23%), and Evolve Beauty Academy (461537) (10 and 1.63%).

The most popular majors in Franklin County, MO are General Studies (254 and 41.3%), Registered Nursing (44 and 7.15%), and Technical Teacher Education (29 and 4.72%).

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 2,731 students enrolled in Franklin County, MO, 37.3% men and 62.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,482 records, of which 63.2% were women and 36.8% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 254 degrees awarded
  2. 44 degrees awarded
  3. 29 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Franklin County, MO was General Studies with 254 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Franklin County, MO according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 579 degrees awarded
  2. 26 degrees awarded
  3. 10 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was East Central College with 579 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2021, 248 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Franklin County, MO, which is 0.676 times less than the 367 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 557 degrees mean that there were 30.9 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Two or More Races, with 18 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Public, less-than 2-year ($16,200) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($648) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,500) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 0.644% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.544% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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Educational Attainment

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The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.47M), Some college (1.12M), and Bachelors Degree (844k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

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The median property value in Franklin County, MO was $176,400 in 2021, which is 0.72 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $171,900 to $176,400, a 2.62% increase. The homeownership rate in Franklin County, MO is 78.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Franklin County, MO have an average commute time of 29.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Franklin County, MO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Franklin County, MO is $65,263. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Franklin County, MO was Census Tract 8002.02 with a value of $97,602, followed by Census Tract 8011.02 and Census Tract 8009.01, with respective values of $80,833 and $66,814.

In 2022, 11.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Franklin County, MO. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.06%.

Property

$176,400
Median Property Value 2021
±$5,030
$31,720
Median Property Taxes
±$1,267

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Franklin County, MO the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Franklin County, MO compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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Rent vs Own

78.1%
Homeownership
2021
64.6%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 78.1% of the housing units in Franklin County, MO were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 77.2%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 8002.02
  2. Census Tract 8011.02
  3. Census Tract 8009.01

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Franklin County, MO was Census Tract 8002.02 with a value of $97,602, followed by Census Tract 8011.02 and Census Tract 8009.01, with respective values of $80,833 and $66,814.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Franklin County, MO colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$65,263
Median Household Income
± $2,467
40.6k
Number of Households
± 1,523

In 2021, the median household income of the 40.6k households in Franklin County, MO grew to $65,263 from the previous year's value of $60,129.

The following chart displays the households in Franklin County, MO distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Franklin County, MO is from Missouri.
0.457
2021 Wage GINI in Missouri
0.457
2020 Wage GINI in Missouri

In 2021, the income inequality in Missouri was 0.457 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0667% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Missouri was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Missouri in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Missouri across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (81.1%)
  2. Carpooled (9.86%)
  3. Worked At Home (7%)

In 2021, 81.1% of workers in Franklin County, MO drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.86%) and those who worked at home (7%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Commute Time

29.4 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Franklin County, MO have a longer commute time (29.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.72% of the workforce in Franklin County, MO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Franklin County, MO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Franklin County, MO have 2 cars.

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Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 11.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Franklin County, MO. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.06%.

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Poverty & Diversity

9.31% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Franklin County, MO (9.58k out of 103k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Franklin County, MO is White, followed by Two Or More and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Children in Poverty

In 2022, 11.1% of the children was living in poverty in Franklin County, MO. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 8%.

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Crimes & Accidents

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In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 195 in Franklin County, MO. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 4.59 per 100,000 population.

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92.3% of the population of Franklin County, MO has health coverage, with 55.7% on employee plans, 10.1% on Medicaid, 15.3% on Medicare, 9.75% on non-group plans, and 1.45% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Franklin County, MO see 1552 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.323% increase from the previous year (1547 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2089 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 725 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.2% were men and 49.8% were women.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,552 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Franklin County, MO

Primary care physicians in Franklin County, MO see an average of 1,552 patients per year. This represents a 0.323% increase from the previous year (1,547 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Franklin County, MO in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.4% under 18 years, 18.4% between 18 and 34 years, 40% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.2% were men and 49.8% were women.

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Uninsured People

7.69%
Uninsured
55.7%
Employer Coverage
10.1%
Medicaid
15.3%
Medicare
9.75%
Non-Group
1.45%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Franklin County, MO grew by 2.75% from 7.49% to 7.69%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Franklin County, MO changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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Health Outcomes

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In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 50.6 in Franklin County, MO.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 34.6% in Franklin County, MO.

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Clinical Care

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 11.8% in Franklin County, MO.

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