Franklin County, Kentucky
County
Overview
- County Name
- Franklin County
- State
- Kentucky
- FIPS Code
- 21073
- State FIPS
- 21
- County FIPS
- 073
Geography
- Land Area
- 207.91 sq mi
- Water Area
- 4.10 sq mi
- Total Area
- 212.01 sq mi
- Latitude
- 38.234919
- Longitude
- -84.868786
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 50,547
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 39,800
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 48,935 | 96.8% |
| Hispanic | 1,610 | 3.2% |
| White | 41,907 | 82.9% |
| Black | 4,680 | 9.3% |
| Asian | 537 | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 31 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 97 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 89 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 38,967 | 97.9% |
| Hispanic | 835 | 2.1% |
| White | 33,854 | 85.1% |
| Black | 4,206 | 10.6% |
| Asian | 456 | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 362 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 49 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 66 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 51,842
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $70,056
- Poverty Rate
- 13.2%
- Population Below Poverty
- 6,829
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 42,112 | 81.2% |
| Black | 4,782 | 9.2% |
| Asian | 922 | 1.8% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 37,578
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 22,824 | 60.7% |
| Republican | 11,488 | 30.6% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other | 1,552 | 4.1% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 17,292 | 46.0% |
| Female | 20,286 | 54.0% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 31,217 | 83.1% |
| Hispanic | 675 | 1.8% |
| Black | 2,905 | 7.7% |
| Asian | 380 | 1.0% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 20,156
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 53.6%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 17,366 | 55.6% |
| Hispanic | 271 | 40.1% |
| Black | 1,099 | 37.8% |
| Asian | 171 | 45.0% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 8,968 | 51.9% |
| Female | 11,188 | 55.2% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 8,077 (22.3%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 11,615 (31.6%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 24,163
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $217,279
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,007
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 72.9%
- Public Transit
- 0.7%
- Work From Home
- 13.9%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 31.6%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.