Franklin County Summary

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

  • The population in Franklin County is 17,220.

  • The median home value in Franklin County is $166,484.

  • The median income in Franklin County is $51,919.

  • The median rent in Franklin County is $717.

  • The unemployment rate in Franklin County is 4.4%.

  • The poverty rate in Franklin County is 18.9%.

  • The average high in Franklin County is 76.2° and there are 120.5 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Franklin County

List Of Cities & Towns in Franklin County

Ozark, AR Population 3,555

Charleston, AR Population 2,611

Altus, AR Population 857

Branch, AR Population 335

Denning, AR Population 296

Wiederkehr Village, AR Population 14

Map Of Franklin County

Franklin County, AR Weather

  • The average high in Franklin County is 76.2°.

  • There are 82.37 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 120.5 inches of rain each year with 1.9 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:52 hours of sun each day in Franklin County.

StatFranklin County
Mean High76.2
Nice Days82.37
Rainfall120.5
Snowfall1.9
Sunny Hours5:52
76.2°
Average High
120.5
Inches of Rain

Franklin County Photos

Franklin County Courthousec Charlestonc Ar
Source: Wikipedia User Brandonrush | CC BY-SA 3.0
Paddling Near Ozark Arkansas
Source: Wikipedia User Thomas & Dianne Jones | CC BY 2.0

Franklin County Demographics

Population over time in Franklin County

The current population in Franklin County is 17,220. The population has decreased -3.3% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2023 17,159 -3.5%
2022 17,785 0.3%
2021 17,738 -

Gender in Franklin County

  • Franklin County is 50.3% female with 8,659 female residents.

  • Franklin County is 49.7% male with 8,561 male residents.

Female
50.3% (8,659)
Male
49.7% (8,561)
Gender Franklin County AR USA
Female 50.3% 50.7% 50.5%
Male 49.7% 49.3% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Franklin County

Franklin County is:

  • 85.6% White with 14,732 White residents.

  • 0.2% African American with 43 African American residents.

  • 0.9% American Indian with 151 American Indian residents.

  • 0.9% Asian with 162 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.2% Other with 28 Other residents.

  • 9.0% Two Or More with 1,556 Two Or More residents.

  • 3.2% Hispanic with 548 Hispanic residents.

White
85.6% (14,732)
African American
0.2% (43)
American Indian
0.9% (151)
Asian
0.9% (162)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.2% (28)
Two Or More
9.0% (1,556)
Hispanic
3.2% (548)

Table: Franklin County By Race

Race Franklin County AR USA
White 85.6% 68.4% 58.2%
African American 0.2% 14.8% 12.0%
American Indian 0.9% 0.4% 0.5%
Asian 0.9% 1.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.4% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.3% 0.5%
Two Or More 9.0% 5.5% 3.9%
Hispanic 3.2% 8.8% 19.0%

Household Income For Franklin County, Arkansas

  • 5.8% of households in Franklin County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 6.5% of households in Franklin County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 12.3% of households in Franklin County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 9.9% of households in Franklin County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 13.7% of households in Franklin County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 21.2% of households in Franklin County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 11.4% of households in Franklin County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 12.6% of households in Franklin County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 2.7% of households in Franklin County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 3.8% of households in Franklin County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
5.8% (991)
$10,000 to $14,999
6.5% (1,126)
$15,000 to $24,999
12.3% (2,120)
$25,000 to $34,999
9.9% (1,709)
$35,000 to $49,999
13.7% (2,363)
$50,000 to $74,999
21.2% (3,655)
$75,000 to $99,999
11.4% (1,957)
$100,000 to $149,999
12.6% (2,178)
$150,000 to $199,999
2.7% (468)
$200,000 or more
3.8% (648)
Income Franklin County AR USA
Less than $10,000 5.8% 6.0% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 6.5% 5.0% 3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 12.3% 9.5% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.9% 9.4% 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.7% 13.3% 10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 21.2% 17.5% 15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 11.4% 12.6% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 12.6% 14.4% 17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 2.7% 5.9% 9.3%
$200,000 or more 3.8% 6.3% 12.6%

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

  • 4.0% of adults in Franklin County completed < 9th grade.

  • 8.0% of adults in Franklin County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 42.0% of adults in Franklin County completed high school / ged.

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

  • 11.0% of adults in Franklin County completed associate's degree.

  • 9.0% of adults in Franklin County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Franklin County completed master's degree.

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

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

< 9th Grade
3% (688)
9-12th Grade
8% (1,377)
High School / GED
42% (7,232)
Some College
21% (3,616)
Associate's Degree
11% (1,894)
Bachelor's Degree
9% (1,549)
Master's Degree
3% (516)
Professional Degree
1% (172)
Doctorate Degree
1% (172)
Education Franklin County AR USA
< 9th Grade 3% 4% 5%
9-12th Grade 8% 7% 6%
High School / GED 42% 34% 26%
Some College 21% 21% 19%
Associate's Degree 11% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 9% 16% 21%
Master's Degree 3% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 1% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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