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 22,929.

  • The median home value in Franklin County is $292,024.

  • The median income in Franklin County is $79,702.

  • The median rent in Franklin County is $803.

  • The unemployment rate in Franklin County is 3.2%.

  • The poverty rate in Franklin County is 8.5%.

  • The average high in Franklin County is 70.0° and there are 105.8 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Franklin County

List Of Cities & Towns in Franklin County

Batesville, IN Population 6,842

Brookville, IN Population 2,640

Lake Santee, IN Population 1,051

Oldenburg, IN Population 746

Laurel, IN Population 474

Metamora, IN Population 402

New Trenton, IN Population 329

Cedar Grove, IN Population 244

Mount Carmel, IN Population 45

Map Of Franklin County

Franklin County, IN Weather

  • The average high in Franklin County is 70.0°.

  • There are 82.68 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 105.8 inches of rain each year with 7.4 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:40 hours of sun each day in Franklin County.

StatFranklin County
Mean High70.0
Nice Days82.68
Rainfall105.8
Snowfall7.4
Sunny Hours4:40
70.0°
Average High
105.8
Inches of Rain

Franklin County Photos

Batesville Indiana From Above
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Brookville Indiana From Above
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Franklin County Demographics

Population over time in Franklin County

The current population in Franklin County is 22,929. The population has decreased -0.0% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2023 22,769 0.1%
2022 22,750 -0.1%
2021 22,774 -

Gender in Franklin County

  • Franklin County is 50.3% female with 11,530 female residents.

  • Franklin County is 49.7% male with 11,399 male residents.

Female
50.3% (11,530)
Male
49.7% (11,399)
Gender Franklin County IN USA
Female 50.3% 50.4% 50.5%
Male 49.7% 49.6% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Franklin County

Franklin County is:

  • 96.0% White with 22,008 White residents.

  • 0.1% African American with 34 African American residents.

  • 0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.

  • 0.6% Asian with 149 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.5% Other with 108 Other residents.

  • 1.6% Two Or More with 372 Two Or More residents.

  • 1.1% Hispanic with 258 Hispanic residents.

White
96.0% (22,008)
African American
0.1% (34)
American Indian
0.0% (0)
Asian
0.6% (149)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.5% (108)
Two Or More
1.6% (372)
Hispanic
1.1% (258)

Table: Franklin County By Race

Race Franklin County IN USA
White 96.0% 76.1% 58.2%
African American 0.1% 9.1% 12.0%
American Indian 0.0% 0.1% 0.5%
Asian 0.6% 2.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.5% 0.4% 0.5%
Two Or More 1.6% 3.4% 3.9%
Hispanic 1.1% 8.4% 19.0%

Household Income For Franklin County, Indiana

  • 2.9% of households in Franklin County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.9% of households in Franklin County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 7.1% of households in Franklin County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 5.7% of households in Franklin County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 11.9% of households in Franklin County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 16.0% of households in Franklin County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 18.7% of households in Franklin County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 18.4% of households in Franklin County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 7.7% of households in Franklin County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 7.8% of households in Franklin County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
2.9% (657)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.9% (883)
$15,000 to $24,999
7.1% (1,634)
$25,000 to $34,999
5.7% (1,300)
$35,000 to $49,999
11.9% (2,737)
$50,000 to $74,999
16.0% (3,663)
$75,000 to $99,999
18.7% (4,278)
$100,000 to $149,999
18.4% (4,228)
$150,000 to $199,999
7.7% (1,760)
$200,000 or more
7.8% (1,782)
Income Franklin County IN USA
Less than $10,000 2.9% 4.9% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.9% 3.5% 3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 7.1% 7.1% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 5.7% 7.8% 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.9% 12.2% 10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.0% 17.9% 15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 18.7% 13.9% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 18.4% 17.2% 17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 7.7% 7.9% 9.3%
$200,000 or more 7.8% 7.6% 12.6%

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

  • 3.0% of adults in Franklin County completed < 9th grade.

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

  • 41.0% of adults in Franklin County completed high school / ged.

  • 19.0% of adults in Franklin County completed some college.

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

  • 13.0% of adults in Franklin County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 6.0% of adults in Franklin County completed master's degree.

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

  • 0.0% of adults in Franklin County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3% (687)
9-12th Grade
8% (1,834)
High School / GED
41% (9,400)
Some College
19% (4,356)
Associate's Degree
9% (2,063)
Bachelor's Degree
13% (2,980)
Master's Degree
6% (1,375)
Professional Degree
1% (229)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Franklin County IN USA
< 9th Grade 3% 3% 5%
9-12th Grade 8% 6% 6%
High School / GED 41% 33% 26%
Some College 19% 20% 19%
Associate's Degree 9% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 13% 18% 21%
Master's Degree 6% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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