Franklin County, MO

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2019 Population

103,191

0.399% 1-year growth

US Senator

Roy Blunt

Republican Party

US Senator

Josh Hawley

Republican Party

2019 Median Age

40.7

0.245% 1-year decrease

2019 Poverty Rate

10.5%

3.48% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$57,214

3.44% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$165,700

3.18% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

50,296

0.0159% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Franklin County, MO had a population of 103k people with a median age of 40.7 and a median household income of $57,214. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Franklin County, MO grew from 102,781 to 103,191, a 0.399% increase and its median household income grew from $55,312 to $57,214, a 3.44% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Franklin County, MO are White (Non-Hispanic) (95%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.71%), White (Hispanic) (0.966%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0.72%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.495%). 0% of the households in Franklin County, MO speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

99.6% of the residents in Franklin County, MO are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Franklin County, MO are East Central College (524 degrees awarded in 2019), Four Rivers Career Center (32 degrees), and Evolve Beauty Academy (15 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in Franklin County, MO was $165,700, and the homeownership rate was 74.5%. Most people in Franklin County, MO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Franklin County, MO was 2 cars per household.

Franklin County, MO borders Crawford County, MO, Gasconade County, MO, Jefferson County, MO, St. Charles County, MO, St. Louis County, MO, Warren County, MO, and Washington County, MO.

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Diversity

Franklin County, MO is home to a population of 103k people, from which 99.6% are citizens. As of 2019, 1.36% of Franklin County, MO residents were born outside of the country (1.4k people).

In 2019, there were 55.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (98.1k people) in Franklin County, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.76k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 997 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Franklin County, MO

White (Non-Hispanic)
98.1k ± 98
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.76k ± 263
White (Hispanic)
997 ± 221

1.74%

Hispanic Population

1.8k people

1.74% of the people in Franklin County, MO are hispanic (1.8k people).

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

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

1.36%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

1.4k people

1.54%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

1.59k people

As of 2019, 1.36% of Franklin County, MO residents (1.4k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Franklin County, MO was 1.54%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Franklin County, MO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.4

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 6.8

In 2019, the median age of all people in Franklin County, MO was 40.7. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 41, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 47. But people in Franklin County, MO are getting getting younger. In 2018, the average age of all Franklin County, MO residents was 41.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Missouri.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
41,981 ± 5,013 people
India
20,541 ± 3,513 people
China
19,044 ± 3,383 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Missouri was Mexico, the natal country of 41,981 Missouri residents, followed by India with 20,541 and China with 19,044.

Citizenship

99.6%

2019 Citizenship

99.5%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 99.6% of Franklin County, MO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Franklin County, MO was 99.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Franklin County, MO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,668 ± 295
Gulf War (1990s)
1,015 ± 230
Gulf War (2001-)
878 ± 266

Franklin County, MO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.63 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Missouri. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

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This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Missouri, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Missouri.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Missouri (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Missouri.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Missouri. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Missouri across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Franklin County, MO is $57,214. In 2019, the tract with the highest median household income in Franklin County, MO was Census Tract 8002.02 with a value of $89,698, followed by Census Tract 8001 and Census Tract 8009.01, with respective values of $79,500 and $70,271.

Males in Missouri have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,787. The income inequality in Missouri (measured using the Gini index) is 0.461, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Franklin County, MO employs 50.3k people. The largest industries in Franklin County, MO are Manufacturing (9,930 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (6,349 people), and Retail Trade (5,894 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($91,792), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($63,096), and Transportation & Warehousing ($53,750).

Wages

Median Household Income

$57,214

2019 value

± $1,871

3.44%

1 Year Growth

± 4.46%

Households in Franklin County, MO have a median annual income of $57,214, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $55,312 in 2018, which represents a 3.44% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Franklin County, MO compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Missouri.

$63,814

Average Male Salary in Missouri

± $1,443

$46,787

Average Female Salary in Missouri

± $1,025

In 2019, full-time male employees in Missouri made 1.36 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Missouri by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Missouri.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Missouri

Asian
$65,651 ± $7,939
White
$49,533 ± $893
American Indian
$45,658 ± $16,823

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Missouri workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.33 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Missouri.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Missouri by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Franklin County, MO is from Missouri.

0.461

2019 Wage GINI in Missouri

0.463

2018 Wage GINI in Missouri

In 2019, the income inequality in Missouri was 0.461 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.361% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more 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.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 8002.02
Census Tract 8001
Census Tract 8009.01

In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Franklin County, MO was Census Tract 8002.02 with a value of $89,698, followed by Census Tract 8001 and Census Tract 8009.01, with respective values of $79,500 and $70,271.

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

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

10.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Franklin County, MO (10.6k out of 102k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Males 6 - 11.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
9,773 ± 747
Two Or More
501 ± 217
Hispanic
334 ± 177

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

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

50.3k

2019 Value

± 1,556

0.0159%

1 Year growth

± 4.43%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Franklin County, MO grew at a rate of 0.0159%, from 50.3k employees to 50.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Franklin County, MO, are Production Occupations (5,883 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (5,414 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (4,541 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Franklin County, MO.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Franklin County, MO, by number of employees, are Production Occupations (5,883 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (5,414 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (4,541 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Franklin County, MO has an unusually high number of residents working as Production Occupations (2.06 times higher than expected), Construction & Extraction Occupations (1.59 times), and Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Occupations (1.45 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Franklin County, MO, by median earnings, are Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($73,878), Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($61,705), and Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($61,023).

Industries

Employment by Industries

50.3k

2019 Value

± 1,556

0.0159%

1 Year growth

± 4.43%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Franklin County, MO grew at a rate of 0.0159%, from 50.3k employees to 50.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Franklin County, MO, are Manufacturing (9,930 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (6,349 people), and Retail Trade (5,894 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.

Most Common

The most common industries in Franklin County, MO, by number of employees, are Manufacturing (9,930 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (6,349 people), and Retail Trade (5,894 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Franklin County, MO has an unusually high number of Manufacturing (1.97 times higher than expected), Utilities (1.56 times), and Construction (1.54 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Franklin County, MO, by median earnings, are Utilities ($91,792), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($63,096), and Transportation & Warehousing ($53,750).

Domestic Trade

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

In 2018, the top outbound Missouri product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $27.2B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($25.9B) and Mixed freight ($25B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Missouri.

$283B

2018 Value in Missouri

$486B

Projected 2045 Value in Missouri

71.5% growth

In 2018, total outbound Missouri trade was $283B. This is expected to increase 71.5% to $486B by 2045.

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

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

Illinois
$29.3B
Kansas
$13.6B
Texas
$12.1B

In 2018, the top outbound Missouri domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $29.3B, followed by Kansas with $13.6B and Texas and $12.1B.

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

Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Franklin County, MO went to Donald J. Trump with 70.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (24.6%), followed by Other (4.67%). The most partisan county was Mercer County, MO with 85.2% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Roy Blunt and Josh Hawley 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.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

2016 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (70.7%)
Republican Party
Hillary Rodham Clinton (24.6%)
Democratic Party
Other (4.67%)
Other Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 70.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (24.6%), followed by Other (4.67%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Missouri for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Missouri.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Franklin County, MO

70.7% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Missouri

Mercer County, MO
85.2% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Bollinger County, MO
85% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Barton County, MO
83.5% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Missouri was Mercer County, MO with 85.2% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Missouri colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Missouri

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Missouri.

Roy Blunt

Senator from Missouri

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Josh Hawley

Senator from Missouri

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Roy Blunt and Josh Hawley 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.

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.

Education

In 2019, universities in Franklin County, MO awarded 571 degrees. The student population of Franklin County, MO is skewed towards women, with 1,063 male students and 1,645 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Franklin County, MO are White (549 and 96.7%), followed by Asian (4 and 0.704%), Two or More Races (4 and 0.704%), and Unknown (4 and 0.704%).

The largest universities in Franklin County, MO by number of degrees awarded are East Central College (524 and 91.8%), Four Rivers Career Center (32 and 5.6%), and Evolve Beauty Academy (15 and 2.63%).

The most popular majors in Franklin County, MO are General Studies (289 and 50.6%), Registered Nursing (43 and 7.53%), and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (32 and 5.6%).

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
289 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
43 degree-majorss awarded
General Engineering
21 degree-majorss awarded

In 2019, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Franklin County, MO was General Studies with 289 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

East Central College
524 degrees awarded
Four Rivers Career Center
32 degrees awarded
Evolve Beauty Academy
15 degrees awarded

In 2019, the Franklin County, MO institution with the largest number of graduating students was East Central College with 524 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

200

Degrees Awarded to Men

371

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2019, 200 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Franklin County, MO, which is 0.539 times less than the 371 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the institutions in Franklin County, MO by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
549 degrees awarded
Asian
4 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
4 degrees awarded

In 2019 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Franklin County, MO was White students. These 549 degrees mean that there were 137 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 4 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Franklin County, MO was $165,700 in 2019, which is 0.689 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $160,600 to $165,700, a 3.18% increase. The homeownership rate in Franklin County, MO is 74.5%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in Franklin County, MO have an average commute time of 27.4 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.

Housing

Property Value

$165,700

2019 Median

± $3,820

$160,600

2018 Median

± $4,005

In 2019, the median property value in Franklin County, MO grew to to $165,700 from the previous year's value of $160,600.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Franklin County, MO compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Franklin County, MO the largest share of households have a property value in the $125k - $150k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$57,214

Median Household Income

± $1,871

40.9k

Number of Households

± 1,388

In 2019, the median household income of the 40.9k households in Franklin County, MO grew to $57,214 from the previous year's value of $55,312.

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.

Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Franklin County, MO 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.

Rent vs Own

74.5%

2019 Homeownership

73.4%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 74.5% of the housing units in Franklin County, MO were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 73.4%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Franklin County, MO compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

27.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Franklin County, MO have a longer commute time (27.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 2.35% of the workforce in Franklin County, MO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Franklin County, MO compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (84.5%)
Carpooled (9.18%)
Worked At Home (3.98%)

In 2019, 84.5% of workers in Franklin County, MO drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.18%) and those who worked at home (3.98%).

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.

Transportation

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, followed by false.

Health

92% of the population of Franklin County, MO has health coverage, with 55.3% on employee plans, 10.7% on Medicaid, 14.9% on Medicare, 9.74% on non-group plans, and 1.32% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Missouri was $8,107 in 2014. This is a 3.14% increase from the previous year ($7,860).

Primary care physicians in Franklin County, MO see 1547 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.27% increase from the previous year (1498 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2122 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 788 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Carroll County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (22.3%). Additionally, Dunklin County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (41.7%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,547 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Franklin County, MO

Primary care physicians in Franklin County, MO see an average of 1,547 patients per year. This represents a 3.27% increase from the previous year (1,498 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.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Missouri.

$8,107

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Missouri

$4,354

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$9,413

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$10,457

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Missouri (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 3.14%, from $7,860 to $8,107.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

7.98%

Uninsured

55.3%

Employer Coverage

10.7%

Medicaid

14.9%

Medicare

9.74%

Non-Group

1.32%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Franklin County, MO declined by 2.72% from 8.2% to 7.98%.

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.