Franklin County, Ohio

    2023 ACS Census Data · Population 1,321,635

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    Franklin County is one of the most populous counties in Ohio with a population of 1.3M. The median household income is $73,795, 13% above the national average. The poverty rate is 14.5%, median home value is $265,700, and 42.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 74% above the national average.

    Economy
    Housing Cost
    Education
    Employment
    Health Access
    Broadband

    Population

    1,321,635

    2023 estimate

    Rank #31 of 3,222 counties

    Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →

    $73,795

    Household

    Rank #781 of 3,222 counties

    Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.

    $265,700

    Owner-occupied

    Rank #684 of 3,222 counties

    Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →

    42.0%

    Adults 25+

    Rank #210 of 3,222 counties

    Location

    Demographics

    Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age

    Age Distribution

    Race & Ethnicity

    Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.

    50.9%

    Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.

    12.5%

    Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.

    15.9%

    Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.

    4.1%

    Economy

    Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey

    Benchmarks vs State & National

    Median Household Income

    US
    $65,047
    Ohio
    $68,101
    Franklin County
    $73,795

    8% above Ohio avg·13% above national avg

    Poverty Rate

    US
    15.0%
    Ohio
    12.9%
    Franklin County
    14.5%

    13% below Ohio avg·3% above national avg

    Labor Force Participation

    US
    57.6%
    Ohio
    60.1%
    Franklin County
    69.8%

    16% above Ohio avg·21% above national avg

    Economic Indicators

    Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →

    $42,855

    Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →

    14.5%

    Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →

    69.8%

    Housing

    Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs

    Benchmarks vs State & National

    Median Home Value

    US
    $209,224
    Ohio
    $182,492
    Franklin County
    $265,700

    46% above Ohio avg·27% above national avg

    Median Monthly Rent

    US
    $928
    Ohio
    $873
    Franklin County
    $1,233

    41% above Ohio avg·33% above national avg

    Home Ownership Rate

    US
    73.0%
    Ohio
    73.4%
    Franklin County
    53.0%

    28% below Ohio avg·27% below national avg

    Housing Cost Burden

    US
    23.6%
    Ohio
    22.0%
    Franklin County
    30.3%

    38% below Ohio avg·28% below national avg

    Housing Units

    588,892

    Households

    547,922

    Ownership & Cost Burden

    Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.

    2.4

    Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →

    $1,732

    Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →

    93.3%

    Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →

    22 min

    Education

    Educational attainment among adults

    Benchmarks vs State & National

    Bachelor's Degree Rate

    US
    24.1%
    Ohio
    22.8%
    Franklin County
    42.0%

    84% above Ohio avg·74% above national avg

    High School Graduation Rate

    US
    88.5%
    Ohio
    90.5%
    Franklin County
    91.2%

    1% above Ohio avg·3% above national avg

    Attainment

    Health & Access

    With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →

    8.7%

    Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →

    9.4%

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