Franklin County, VA

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2021 Population

54,829

2.49% 1-year decline

US Senator

Mark Warner

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tim Kaine

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

48.1

0.208% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

13.3%

5.22% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$59,667

5.09% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$181,400

3.89% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

23,767

2.7% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Franklin County, VA had a population of 54.8k people with a median age of 48.1 and a median household income of $59,667. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Franklin County, VA declined from 56,231 to 54,829, a −2.49% decrease and its median household income grew from $56,779 to $59,667, a 5.09% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Franklin County, VA are White (Non-Hispanic) (86.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (7.69%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.58%), White (Hispanic) (1.36%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (0.917%).

None of the households in Franklin County, VA 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.

98.8% of the residents in Franklin County, VA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Franklin County, VA are Ferrum College (163 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Franklin County, VA was $181,400, and the homeownership rate was 80.4%.

Most people in Franklin County, VA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 31 minutes. The average car ownership in Franklin County, VA was 2 cars per household.

Franklin County, VA borders Bedford County, VA, Floyd County, VA, Henry County, VA, Patrick County, VA, Pittsylvania County, VA, and Roanoke County, VA.

United States Virginia Roanoke, VA

Population & Diversity

Franklin County, VA is home to a population of 54.8k people, from which 98.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.35% of Franklin County, VA residents were born outside of the country (1.29k people).

In 2021, there were 11.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (47.7k people) in Franklin County, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.22k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 868 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.8%

2021 Citizenship

98.9%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.8% of Franklin County, VA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Franklin County, VA was 98.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Franklin County, VA

White (Non-Hispanic)
47.7k ± 80
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
4.22k ± 236
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
868 ± 276

2.94%

Hispanic Population

1.61k people

2.94% of the people in Franklin County, VA are hispanic (1.61k people).

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

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

El Salvador
109,039 ± 8,055 people
India
96,011 ± 7,565 people
Mexico
59,097 ± 5,948 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Virginia was El Salvador, the natal country of 109,039 Virginia residents, followed by India with 96,011 and Mexico with 59,097.

Foreign-Born Population

2.35%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

1.29k people

2.12%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

1.19k people

As of 2021, 2.35% of Franklin County, VA residents (1.29k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Franklin County, VA was 2.12%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,290 ± 245
Gulf War (2001-)
600 ± 187
Gulf War (1990s)
483 ± 175

Franklin County, VA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.15 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Franklin County, VA employs 23.8k people. The largest industries in Franklin County, VA are Manufacturing (3,175 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,138 people), and Retail Trade (2,877 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($74,968), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($71,384), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($65,457).

Males in Virginia have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $63,894. The income inequality in Virginia (measured using the Gini index) is 0.476, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

23.8k

2021 Value

± 1,303

−2.7%

1 Year decline

± 7.96%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Franklin County, VA declined at a rate of −2.7%, from 24.4k employees to 23.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Franklin County, VA, are Management Occupations (2,469 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,391 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (2,267 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Franklin County, VA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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Industries

Employment by Industries

23.8k

2021 Value

± 1,303

−2.7%

1 Year decline

± 7.96%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Franklin County, VA declined at a rate of −2.7%, from 24.4k employees to 23.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Franklin County, VA, are Manufacturing (3,175 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,138 people), and Retail Trade (2,877 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Franklin County, VA, though some of these residents may live in Franklin County, VA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$47,731

Median earning men ± $3,785

$29,281

Median earning women ± $4,007

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($76,653), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($66,646), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($65,301).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($60,061), Public Administration ($58,618), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($39,750).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Virginia. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

258
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
256
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
256
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$280k
Manufacturing
$93.7k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$64.6k
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Virginia to other states, or from other states to Virginia.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Virginia product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $37.7B, followed by Electronics ($29B) and Machinery ($23.6B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$313B

2020 Value in Virginia

$612B

Projected 2050 Value in Virginia

95.3% growth

In 2020, total outbound Virginia trade was $313B. This is expected to increase 95.3% to $612B by 2050.

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

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Virginia to other states, or from other states to Virginia.

Most Common Trade Partners

In 2020, the top outbound Virginia domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was North Carolina with $26B, followed by Maryland with $18.5B and Pennsylvania and $12.4B.

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

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Franklin County, VA went to Donald J. Trump with 75.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.7%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.31%).

Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing the state of Virginia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Virginia is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (75.4%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.7%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.31%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Franklin County, VA for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Virginia

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Mark Warner

Senator from Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2009

Tim Kaine

Senator from Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing Virginia.

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 Virginia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Virginia

Virginia is currently represented by 11 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 Virginia have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Franklin County, VA awarded 163 degrees. The student population of Franklin County, VA in 2021 is skewed towards men, with 513 male students and 356 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Franklin County, VA are White (95 and 58.6%), followed by Black or African American (41 and 25.3%), Hispanic or Latino (10 and 6.17%), and Two or More Races (10 and 6.17%).

The largest universities in Franklin County, VA by number of degrees awarded are Ferrum College (163 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Franklin County, VA are Physical Education Teaching & Coaching (24 and 14.7%), Other Health Preparatory Programs (23 and 14.1%), and Environmental Science (13 and 7.98%).

The median tuition cost in Franklin County, VA for private four year colleges is $36,480.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Franklin County, VA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 76.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 17.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 869 (59% men and 41% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 869 students enrolled in Franklin County, VA, 59% men and 41% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 432 records, of which 50.2% were women and 49.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Other Health Preparatory Programs
23 degrees awarded
Environmental Science
13 degrees awarded
Physical Education Teaching & Coaching
24 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Franklin County, VA was Other Health Preparatory Programs with 23 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Ferrum College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

163 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Ferrum College with 163 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 80 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Franklin County, VA, which is 0.964 times less than the 83 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 95 degrees mean that there were 2.32 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 41 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($36,480) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($350) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($800) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.836% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.859% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.68M), Bachelors Degree (1.44M), and Some college (1.41M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Franklin County, VA was $181,400 in 2021, which is 0.741 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $174,600 to $181,400, a 3.89% increase. The homeownership rate in Franklin County, VA is 80.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Franklin County, VA have an average commute time of 31 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Franklin County, VA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Franklin County, VA is $59,667. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Franklin County, VA was Census Tract 201.02 with a value of $87,031, followed by Census Tract 202 and Census Tract 204, with respective values of $67,155 and $62,895.

In 2022, 12.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Franklin County, VA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 0.76%.

Housing

Property

$181,400

Median Property Value 2021

±$10,987

$17,721

Median Property Taxes

±$1,063

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

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Franklin County, VA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

80.4%

Homeownership

2021

67.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 80.4% of the housing units in Franklin County, VA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 81.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Franklin County, VA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 201.02
Census Tract 202
Census Tract 204

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Franklin County, VA was Census Tract 201.02 with a value of $87,031, followed by Census Tract 202 and Census Tract 204, with respective values of $67,155 and $62,895.

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

Household Income

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

$59,667

Median Household Income

± $3,346

22k

Number of Households

± 1,255

In 2021, the median household income of the 22k households in Franklin County, VA grew to $59,667 from the previous year's value of $56,779.

The following chart displays the households in Franklin County, VA 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.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Franklin County, VA is from Virginia.

0.476

2021 Wage GINI in Virginia

0.478

2020 Wage GINI in Virginia

In 2021, the income inequality in Virginia was 0.476 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.381% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Virginia was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Virginia in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (80.6%)
Worked At Home (9.74%)
Carpooled (6.65%)

In 2021, 80.6% of workers in Franklin County, VA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.74%) and those who carpooled to work (6.65%).

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.

Commute Time

31 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Franklin County, VA have a longer commute time (31 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.31% of the workforce in Franklin County, VA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Franklin County, VA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Franklin County, VA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 12.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Franklin County, VA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 0.76%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

13.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Franklin County, VA (7.07k out of 53.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 55 - 64, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 35 - 44.

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

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.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 17% of the children was living in poverty in Franklin County, VA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 4%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

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.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 150 in Franklin County, VA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 44.4 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

90.7% of the population of Franklin County, VA has health coverage, with 41.9% on employee plans, 14.3% on Medicaid, 20.9% on Medicare, 10.8% on non-group plans, and 2.87% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Franklin County, VA see 2547 patients per year on average, which represents a 4.82% decrease from the previous year (2676 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 6241 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1146 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,547 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Franklin County, VA

Primary care physicians in Franklin County, VA see an average of 2,547 patients per year. This represents a 4.82% decrease from the previous year (2,676 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Franklin County, VA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.5% under 18 years, 16.5% between 18 and 34 years, 39.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 23.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

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

Uninsured People

9.26%

Uninsured

41.9%

Employer Coverage

14.3%

Medicaid

20.9%

Medicare

10.8%

Non-Group

2.87%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Franklin County, VA declined by 2.86% from 9.53% to 9.26%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Franklin County, VA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 58.7 in Franklin County, VA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Franklin County, VA.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, 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 37.6% in Franklin County, VA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Franklin County, VA.

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