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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.