Franklin County, Illinois
Total Population: 37,541
County Seat: Benton
Median Home Value
$87,700
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$53,471
Across all households
Median Age
43.4 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
17.1%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
22.2%
65 Years and Over
20.8%
Male
49.8%
Female
50.2%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
99.3%
No Health Insurance
7.5%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
89.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
17.1%
Enrolled in College (18+)
4.6%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$53,471
Mean Household Income
$69,811
Per Capita Income
$29,659
Unemployment Rate (16+)
6.5%
In Labor Force (19–64)
72.7%
SNAP / Food Stamps
23.7%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$87,700
Median Rent
$771/mo
Total Housing Units
18,468
Owner-Occupied
74.8%
Renter-Occupied
25.2%
Vacancy Rate
12.7%
Married Couple Households
45.2%
Cohabiting Couple Households
5.6%
Male Householder, No Partner
22.4%
Female Householder, No Partner
26.8%
Average Household Size
2.30
Broadband Internet Access
82.5%
Housing Built Since 2010
4.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 17055.