Franklin County, PA

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    2024 Population
    157,379
    US Senator
    John Fetterman
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Dave McCormick
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    42.1
    0.237% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    8.48%
    9.23% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $77,003
    2.74% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $249,800
    5.71% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    75,364
    0.36% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Franklin County, PA 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.

    98% of the residents in Franklin County, PA are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Franklin County, PA are Wilson College (261 degrees awarded in 2024), Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto (105 degrees), and Triangle Tech-Chambersburg (33 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Franklin County, PA was $249,800, and the homeownership rate was 73.5%.

    Most people in Franklin County, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Franklin County, PA was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Franklin County, PA is home to a population of 157k people, from which 98% are citizens. As of 2024, 3.69% of Franklin County, PA residents were born outside of the country (5.81k people).

    In 2024, there were 27.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (133k people) in Franklin County, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.75k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.22k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    98%
    2024 Citizenship
    98%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 98% of Franklin County, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Franklin County, PA was 98%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Franklin County, PA
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      133k ± 641
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      4.75k ± 489
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      4.22k ± 542
    7.52%
    Hispanic Population
    11.8k people

    In 2024, there were 27.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (133k people) in Franklin County, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.75k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.22k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    7.52% of the people in Franklin County, PA are hispanic (11.8k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Franklin County, PA as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

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    Most Common Origin
    1. Dominican Republic
      103,235 ± 7,857 people
    2. India
      102,082 ± 7,813 people
    3. China
      73,024 ± 6,616 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Pennsylvania was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 103,235 Pennsylvania residents, followed by India with 102,082 and China with 73,024.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    3.69%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    5.81k people
    3.92%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    6.14k people

    As of 2024, 3.69% of Franklin County, PA residents (5.81k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Franklin County, PA was 3.92%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      3,214 ± 341
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      2,578 ± 426
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      1,811 ± 440

    Franklin County, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.25 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    91.1% of the population of Franklin County, PA has health coverage, with 48.4% on employee plans, 13.5% on Medicaid, 14.9% on Medicare, 12.9% on non-group plans, and 1.35% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Franklin County, PA see 1,628 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,628 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2149 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 727 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.5% were men and 50.5% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    1,628 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Franklin County, PA

    Primary care physicians in Franklin County, PA see an average of 1,628 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,628 patients).

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.2% under 18 years, 18.7% between 18 and 34 years, 38.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.8% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.5% were men and 50.5% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    8.89%
    Uninsured
    48.4%
    Employer Coverage
    13.5%
    Medicaid
    14.9%
    Medicare
    12.9%
    Non-Group
    1.35%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Franklin County, PA declined by 2.13% from 9.08% to 8.89%.

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

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

    Indicator

    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 5.65 in Franklin County, PA.

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    Health Behaviors

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    In 2025, 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 39.2% in Franklin County, PA.

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    Clinical Care

    Indicator

    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 8.51% in Franklin County, PA.

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    Economy

    The economy of Franklin County, PA employs 75.4k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Franklin County, PA were Manufacturing (11,793 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (11,300 people), and Retail Trade (8,513 people), and the highest paying industries were Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($110,000), Utilities ($88,125), and Public Administration ($79,832).

    Employment

    Occupations

    75.4k
    2024 Value
    ± 2,301
    0.36%
    1 Year growth
    ± 4.22%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Franklin County, PA grew at a rate of 0.36%, from 75.1k employees to 75.4k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Franklin County, PA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (7,703 people), Production Occupations (6,904 people), and Management Occupations (6,853 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Franklin County, PA.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    75.4k
    2024 Value
    ± 2,301
    0.36%
    1 Year growth
    ± 4.22%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Franklin County, PA grew at a rate of 0.36%, from 75.1k employees to 75.4k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Franklin County, PA, are Manufacturing (11,793 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (11,300 people), and Retail Trade (8,513 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Franklin County, PA, though some of these residents may live in Franklin County, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $58,245
    Median earning men ± $1,705
    $40,994
    Median earning women ± $1,477

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($88,353), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($69,091), and Information ($65,917).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($65,767), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($51,692), and Manufacturing ($49,831).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    2.78%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 6.03M people employed in Pennsylvania. This represents a 2.78% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 18.1%.

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

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 298
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    2. 198
      Construction
    3. 173
      Retail Trade

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $563k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    2. $492k
      Manufacturing
    3. $297k
      Transportation and Warehousing

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Donald J. Trump with 50.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Jill Stein (0.491%).

    John Fetterman and Dave McCormick are the senators currently representing the state of Pennsylvania. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (50.4%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (48.7%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Jill Stein (0.491%)
      Green Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Donald J. Trump with 50.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Jill Stein (0.491%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Pennsylvania for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Pennsylvania

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    John Fetterman
    Senator from Pennsylvania3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2023
    Dave McCormick
    Senator from Pennsylvania1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2025

    John Fetterman and Dave McCormick are the senators currently representing Pennsylvania.

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

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Franklin County, PA awarded 423 degrees. The student population of Franklin County, PA in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 675 male students and 1,903 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Franklin County, PA are White (359 and 85.3%), Black or African American (22 and 5.23%), Hispanic or Latino (19 and 4.51%), and Two or More Races (12 and 2.85%).

    The largest universities in Franklin County, PA by number of degrees awarded are Wilson College (261 and 61.7%), Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto (105 and 24.8%), and Triangle Tech-Chambersburg (33 and 7.8%).

    The most popular majors in Franklin County, PA are General Special Education & Teaching (36 and 8.51%), Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research, & Clinical Nursing (35 and 8.27%), and Welding Technology (33 and 7.8%).

    The median tuition costs are $25,950 for private four year colleges, and $13,824 and $23,550 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
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    In 2024 in Franklin County, PA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 94.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 23.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 2,578 (26.2% men and 73.8% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 2,578 students enrolled in Franklin County, PA, 26.2% men and 73.8% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,065 records, of which 75% were women and 25% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Registered Nursing
      33 degrees awarded
    2. Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research, & Clinical Nursing
      32 degrees awarded
    3. Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician And Veterinary Assistant
      31 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Franklin County, PA was Registered Nursing with 33 degrees awarded.

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

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. Wilson College
      261 degrees awarded
    2. Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto
      105 degrees awarded
    3. Triangle Tech-Chambersburg
      33 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Wilson College with 261 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 115 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Franklin County, PA, which is 0.373 times less than the 308 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 359 degrees mean that there were 16.3 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 22 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($25,950) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,150) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($1,840) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Franklin County, PA was $249,800 in 2024, which is 0.751 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $236,300 to $249,800, a 5.71% increase. The homeownership rate in Franklin County, PA is 73.5%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Franklin County, PA have an average commute time of 24.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Franklin County, PA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 10.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Franklin County, PA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 0.544%.

    Housing

    Property

    $249,800
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$5,492
    $46,691
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$1,652

    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, PA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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    Rent vs Own

    73.5%
    Homeownership
    2024
    65%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 73.5% of the housing units in Franklin County, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 73.2%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $77,003
    Median Household Income
    ± $2,046
    63.5k
    Number of Households
    ± 1,992

    In 2024, the median household income of the 63.5k households in Franklin County, PA grew to $77,003 from the previous year's value of $74,946.

    The following chart displays the households in Franklin County, PA 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, PA is from Pennsylvania.
    0.463
    2024 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania
    0.463
    2023 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

    In 2024, the income inequality in Pennsylvania was 0.463 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0903% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Pennsylvania was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Pennsylvania in comparison to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (78.1%)
    2. Worked At Home (9.97%)
    3. Carpooled (7.93%)

    In 2024, 78.1% of workers in Franklin County, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.97%) and those who carpooled to work (7.93%).

    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

    24.3 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Franklin County, PA have a shorter commute time (24.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.38% of the workforce in Franklin County, PA 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, PA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Franklin County, PA have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 10.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Franklin County, PA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 0.544%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    8.48% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Franklin County, PA (13.2k out of 155k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 25 - 34, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 55 - 64.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Franklin County, PA is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

    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 2025, 11.3% of the children was living in poverty in Franklin County, PA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 8.1%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 146 in Franklin County, PA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 15.6% per 100,000 population.

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