Population & Household section gives reader an outlook. of general population profile, structure, and outlook.
Population Trend
Total Population
32011
Sex Ratio
100.8 %
Population Growth (2021-2022)
-0.1 %
Population CAGR (2010-2022)
0.17 %
Population Growth Rate (%)
Source: Census.gov
Age Structure
Franklin County, AL, exhibits a population growth rate of -0.1% over the past year, contrasting with Alabama's overall growth of 0.6%. The county's median age is 39.3, aligning with the state average, but it has a notably high age dependency ratio of 71.8, indicating a significant proportion of dependents relative to the working-age population. With 24.7% of its population under 18 and 17.1% above 65, Franklin County has a higher youth percentage compared to many neighboring counties, suggesting potential for future growth if younger residents remain.
Dependency Rate
71.8 %
Median Age
39.3 y.o.
% of Population > 65 y.o.
17.1 %
Active Aging Index
82.7 %
Old Dependency Rate
29.4 %
Young Dependency Rate
42.4 %
Age Structure (%)
Source: Census.gov
Population Structure
Source: Census.gov
Household Status
Total Households
11239
Married-couple Household
5494
Household CAGR (2010-2022)
-0.79 %
Household Growth (2021-2022)
2.59 %
Average Household Size
2.82 p
Average Family Size
3.59 p
Household with Children (%)
30.3 %
Household with Elder 65+ (%)
33.3 %
Household Size
Source: Census.gov
Household Structure
Source: Census.gov
Marriage
Never Married
29 %
Now Married
50.4 %
Widowed
8.3 %
Divorced
12.4 %
Marriage Status
Source: Census.gov
Marriage Status Breakdown
Source: Census.gov | S1201
Cultures
*Culture section contains several components: races, education, marriage and other factors.