Franklin County, GA

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    2024 Population
    24,234
    US Senator
    Jon Ossoff
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Raphael Warnock
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    40.1
    0.249% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    19.5%
    4.25% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $53,046
    1.5% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $179,000
    11.5% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    9,828
    0.0712% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Franklin County, GA 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.

    96.9% of the residents in Franklin County, GA are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Franklin County, GA are Emmanuel University (165 degrees awarded in 2024).

    In 2024, the median property value in Franklin County, GA was $179,000, and the homeownership rate was 77.2%.

    Most people in Franklin County, GA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27 minutes. The average car ownership in Franklin County, GA was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Franklin County, GA is home to a population of 24.2k people, from which 96.9% are citizens. As of 2024, 4.49% of Franklin County, GA residents were born outside of the country (1.09k people).

    In 2024, there were 9.21 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (19.6k people) in Franklin County, GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.13k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 754 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    96.9%
    2024 Citizenship
    96.4%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 96.9% of Franklin County, GA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Franklin County, GA was 96.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Franklin County, GA
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      19.6k ± 76
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      2.13k ± 217
    3. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      754 ± 201
    5.44%
    Hispanic Population
    1.32k people

    In 2024, there were 9.21 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (19.6k people) in Franklin County, GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.13k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 754 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    5.44% of the people in Franklin County, GA are hispanic (1.32k people).

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

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    Global Diversity

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    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      232,075 ± 11,701 people
    2. India
      112,556 ± 8,194 people
    3. Jamaica
      54,537 ± 5,719 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Georgia was Mexico, the natal country of 232,075 Georgia residents, followed by India with 112,556 and Jamaica with 54,537.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    4.49%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    1.09k people
    4.23%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    1.01k people

    As of 2024, 4.49% of Franklin County, GA residents (1.09k 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, GA was 4.23%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      423 ± 146
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      327 ± 143
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      165 ± 99

    Franklin County, GA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.29 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    81.7% of the population of Franklin County, GA has health coverage, with 35.3% on employee plans, 20.7% on Medicaid, 13.1% on Medicare, 10.8% on non-group plans, and 1.66% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Franklin County, GA see 2,973 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (2,973 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 4826 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1377 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.9% were men and 51.1% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    2,973 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Franklin County, GA

    Primary care physicians in Franklin County, GA see an average of 2,973 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (2,973 patients).

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.5% under 18 years, 21% between 18 and 34 years, 36.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.9% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.9% were men and 51.1% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    18.3%
    Uninsured
    35.3%
    Employer Coverage
    20.7%
    Medicaid
    13.1%
    Medicare
    10.8%
    Non-Group
    1.66%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Franklin County, GA declined by 0.867% from 18.5% to 18.3%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Franklin County, GA 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 5.98 in Franklin County, GA.

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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 36.7% in Franklin County, GA.

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    Clinical Care

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    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 17.4% in Franklin County, GA.

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    Economy

    The economy of Franklin County, GA employs 9.83k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Franklin County, GA were Manufacturing (1,721 people), Retail Trade (1,201 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,074 people), and the highest paying industries were Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($89,028), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($55,256), and Transportation & Warehousing ($53,929).

    Employment

    Occupations

    9.83k
    2024 Value
    ± 687
    −0.0712%
    1 Year decline
    ± 10.2%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Franklin County, GA declined at a rate of −0.0712%, from 9.84k employees to 9.83k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Franklin County, GA, are Production Occupations (1,372 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (956 people), and Management Occupations (912 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Franklin County, GA.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    9.83k
    2024 Value
    ± 687
    −0.0712%
    1 Year decline
    ± 10.2%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Franklin County, GA declined at a rate of −0.0712%, from 9.84k employees to 9.83k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Franklin County, GA, are Manufacturing (1,721 people), Retail Trade (1,201 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,074 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Franklin County, GA, though some of these residents may live in Franklin County, GA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $46,872
    Median earning men ± $3,133
    $30,661
    Median earning women ± $3,189

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Information ($87,697), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($62,467), and Wholesale Trade ($60,604).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($50,375), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($39,888), and Public Administration ($39,732).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    2.94%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 4.87M people employed in Georgia. This represents a 2.94% 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 11.9%.

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

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 52
      Retail Trade
    2. 45
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    3. 33
      Construction

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $80.4k
      Manufacturing
    2. $43k
      Transportation and Warehousing
    3. $32k
      Retail Trade

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Georgia went to Donald J. Trump with 50.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.5%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.394%).

    Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock are the senators currently representing the state of Georgia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Georgia is currently represented by 13 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 (50.7%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (48.5%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Chase Oliver (0.394%)
      Libertarian Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Georgia went to Donald J. Trump with 50.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.5%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.394%).

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

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Georgia

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    Jon Ossoff
    Senator from Georgia2
    Assumed office on January 20, 2021
    Inauguration delayed as incumbent senator David Perdue's term expired on January 3, 2021, two days prior to the runoff election.
    Raphael Warnock
    Senator from Georgia3
    Assumed office on January 20, 2021
    Elected to the seat to succeed Kelly Loeffler, who had been appointed to the seat following the resignation of Johnny Isakson.

    Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock are the senators currently representing Georgia.

    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, GA awarded 165 degrees. The student population of Franklin County, GA in 2024 is skewed towards men, with 508 male students and 442 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Franklin County, GA are White (107 and 72.3%), Black or African American (25 and 16.9%), Hispanic or Latino (11 and 7.43%), and Two or More Races (4 and 2.7%).

    The largest universities in Franklin County, GA by number of degrees awarded are Emmanuel University (165 and 100%).

    The most popular majors in Franklin County, GA are General Business Administration & Management (38 and 23%), Early Childhood Education & Teaching (22 and 13.3%), and Kinesiology & Exercise Science (17 and 10.3%).

    The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $25,500.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
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    In 2024 in Franklin County, GA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 74%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 64.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 950 (53.5% men and 46.5% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 950 students enrolled in Franklin County, GA, 53.5% men and 46.5% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 574 records, of which 47.9% were women and 52.1% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. General Business Administration & Management
      38 degrees awarded
    2. Kinesiology & Exercise Science
      15 degrees awarded
    3. General Psychology
      12 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Franklin County, GA was General Business Administration & Management with 38 degrees awarded.

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

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Emmanuel University
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    165 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Emmanuel University with 165 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 84 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Franklin County, GA, which is 1.04 times more than the 81 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 107 degrees mean that there were 4.28 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 25 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 ($25,500) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

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

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Franklin County, GA was $179,000 in 2024, which is 0.538 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $160,600 to $179,000, a 11.5% increase. The homeownership rate in Franklin County, GA is 77.2%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Franklin County, GA have an average commute time of 27 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Franklin County, GA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 12.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Franklin County, GA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 2.82%.

    Housing

    Property

    $179,000
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$18,644
    $6,939
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$573

    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, GA the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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    Rent vs Own

    77.2%
    Homeownership
    2024
    71.6%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 77.2% of the housing units in Franklin County, GA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 76.1%.

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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.
    $53,046
    Median Household Income
    ± $4,536
    8.99k
    Number of Households
    ± 685

    In 2024, the median household income of the 8.99k households in Franklin County, GA grew to $53,046 from the previous year's value of $52,264.

    The following chart displays the households in Franklin County, GA 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, GA is from Georgia.
    0.471
    2024 Wage GINI in Georgia
    0.471
    2023 Wage GINI in Georgia

    In 2024, the income inequality in Georgia was 0.471 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.104% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Georgia was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Georgia in comparison to the national average.

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

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (78.5%)
    2. Worked At Home (9.58%)
    3. Carpooled (8.85%)

    In 2024, 78.5% of workers in Franklin County, GA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.58%) and those who carpooled to work (8.85%).

    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

    27 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Franklin County, GA have a longer commute time (27 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 4.06% of the workforce in Franklin County, GA 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, GA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Franklin County, GA have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 12.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Franklin County, GA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 2.82%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    19.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Franklin County, GA (4.56k out of 23.4k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 75+, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 55 - 64.

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

    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, 23.8% of the children was living in poverty in Franklin County, GA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 6.8%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 145 in Franklin County, GA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 22.1% per 100,000 population.

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