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 1,321,635.

  • The median home value in Franklin County is $291,591.

  • The median income in Franklin County is $73,795.

  • The median rent in Franklin County is $1,233.

  • The unemployment rate in Franklin County is 4.5%.

  • The poverty rate in Franklin County is 14.5%.

  • The average high in Franklin County is 69.1° and there are 100.2 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Franklin County

List Of Cities & Towns in Franklin County

Columbus, OH Population 906,480

Dublin, OH Population 49,031

Grove City, OH Population 41,831

Reynoldsburg, OH Population 41,032

Westerville, OH Population 38,543

Hilliard, OH Population 36,560

Upper Arlington, OH Population 36,319

Gahanna, OH Population 35,438

Pickerington, OH Population 23,828

Whitehall, OH Population 19,974

Worthington, OH Population 14,754

Bexley, OH Population 13,324

New Albany, OH Population 10,524

Canal Winchester, OH Population 9,659

Lincoln Village, OH Population 8,968

Blacklick Estates, OH Population 8,867

Grandview Heights, OH Population 8,422

Obetz, OH Population 6,293

Groveport, OH Population 5,916

Lake Darby, OH Population 4,323

Huber Ridge, OH Population 4,311

Lithopolis, OH Population 2,344

Minerva Park, OH Population 2,095

Urbancrest, OH Population 1,057

Marble Cliff, OH Population 950

Valleyview, OH Population 785

Darbydale, OH Population 579

Riverlea, OH Population 553

Harrisburg, OH Population 360

Lockbourne, OH Population 185

Brice, OH Population 144

Map Of Franklin County

Franklin County, OH Weather

  • The average high in Franklin County is 69.1°.

  • There are 81.55 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 100.2 inches of rain each year with 8.5 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:28 hours of sun each day in Franklin County.

StatFranklin County
Mean High69.1
Nice Days81.55
Rainfall100.2
Snowfall8.5
Sunny Hours4:28
69.1°
Average High
100.2
Inches of Rain

Franklin County Photos

Map Of Franklin County Ohio With Bexley Labeled
Source: Wikipedia | GFDL
Spring Trees
Source: Wikipedia User Mah Jong | CC BY 3.0
Map Of Franklin County Ohio Highlighting Canal Winchester City
Source: Wikipedia User Ruhrfisch and Nyttend | CC BY-SA 3.0
Montage Columbus
Source: Wikipedia User Yassie (talk) | GFDL
Columbusconventioncenter
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Columbus Topiary Gardens
Source: Wikipedia User Wiki Historian N OH (talk | CC BY-SA 3.0

Franklin County Demographics

Population over time in Franklin County

The current population in Franklin County is 1,321,635. The population has increased 1.8% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2023 1,313,598 0.7%
2022 1,304,715 1.1%
2021 1,290,360 -

Gender in Franklin County

  • Franklin County is 50.9% female with 672,632 female residents.

  • Franklin County is 49.1% male with 649,003 male residents.

Female
50.9% (672,632)
Male
49.1% (649,003)
Gender Franklin County OH USA
Female 50.9% 50.7% 50.5%
Male 49.1% 49.3% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Franklin County

Franklin County is:

  • 59.1% White with 780,620 White residents.

  • 22.8% African American with 301,697 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 732 American Indian residents.

  • 5.4% Asian with 71,045 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 487 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.5% Other with 6,261 Other residents.

  • 5.1% Two Or More with 67,163 Two Or More residents.

  • 7.1% Hispanic with 93,630 Hispanic residents.

White
59.1% (780,620)
African American
22.8% (301,697)
American Indian
0.1% (732)
Asian
5.4% (71,045)
Hawaiian
0.0% (487)
Other
0.5% (6,261)
Two Or More
5.1% (67,163)
Hispanic
7.1% (93,630)

Table: Franklin County By Race

Race Franklin County OH USA
White 59.1% 76.5% 58.2%
African American 22.8% 12.1% 12.0%
American Indian 0.1% 0.1% 0.5%
Asian 5.4% 2.4% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.5% 0.4% 0.5%
Two Or More 5.1% 3.9% 3.9%
Hispanic 7.1% 4.6% 19.0%

Household Income For Franklin County, Ohio

  • 4.8% of households in Franklin County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.6% of households in Franklin County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 6.3% of households in Franklin County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 6.9% of households in Franklin County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 11.8% of households in Franklin County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.2% of households in Franklin County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.1% of households in Franklin County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 17.2% of households in Franklin County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 8.6% of households in Franklin County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 10.5% of households in Franklin County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.8% (64,052)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.6% (47,701)
$15,000 to $24,999
6.3% (83,511)
$25,000 to $34,999
6.9% (90,831)
$35,000 to $49,999
11.8% (156,349)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.2% (227,587)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.1% (173,035)
$100,000 to $149,999
17.2% (226,721)
$150,000 to $199,999
8.6% (113,520)
$200,000 or more
10.5% (138,323)
Income Franklin County OH USA
Less than $10,000 4.8% 5.2% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.6% 4.1% 3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 6.3% 7.4% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 6.9% 7.7% 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.8% 11.9% 10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.2% 17.1% 15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.1% 13.2% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 17.2% 16.9% 17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 8.6% 8.0% 9.3%
$200,000 or more 10.5% 8.5% 12.6%

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

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

  • 5.0% of adults in Franklin County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 24.0% of adults in Franklin County completed high school / ged.

  • 18.0% of adults in Franklin County completed some college.

  • 7.0% of adults in Franklin County completed associate's degree.

  • 26.0% of adults in Franklin County completed bachelor's degree.

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

  • 3.0% of adults in Franklin County completed professional degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Franklin County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3% (52,865)
9-12th Grade
5% (66,081)
High School / GED
24% (317,192)
Some College
18% (237,894)
Associate's Degree
7% (92,514)
Bachelor's Degree
26% (343,625)
Master's Degree
11% (145,379)
Professional Degree
3% (39,649)
Doctorate Degree
2% (26,432)
Education Franklin County OH USA
< 9th Grade 3% 3% 5%
9-12th Grade 5% 6% 6%
High School / GED 24% 32% 26%
Some College 18% 19% 19%
Associate's Degree 7% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 26% 19% 21%
Master's Degree 11% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 3% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 2% 1% 2%

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