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Franklin County, Indiana

Organized in 1811 and named for Benjamin Franklin

County Seat: Brookville

Largest City: Brookville (2024 population: 2,655)

Population per Square Mile: 60.19

Square Miles: 384.40

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Population over TimeNumberRank in StatePercent of StateIndiana
Yesterday (2020)22,785670.4%6,484,050
Today (2024)23,136670.3%6,924,275
Tomorrow (2030 projection)*23,224650.3%7,013,509
Percent Change 2020 to Today1.5%48 2.0%

*Projection based on 2020 Census population estimates.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau; Indiana Business Research Center

Components of Population Change, 2023-2024NumberRank in StatePercent of StateIndiana
Net Domestic Migration-1068 4,268
Net International Migration2752 30,852
Natural Increase (births minus deaths)-5557-0.6%9,159

Source: U.S. Census Bureau

Population Estimates by Age, 2024NumberRank in StatePct Dist.
in County
Pct Dist.
in State
Preschool (0 to 4)1,186685.1%5.9%
School Age (5 to 17)3,8526616.6%17.0%
College Age (18 to 24)1,663677.2%9.7%
Young Adult (25 to 44)5,3066822.9%25.9%
Older Adult (45 to 64)6,2206426.9%23.9%
Seniors (65 and older)4,9096521.2%17.5%
Median Age43.4  Median Age = 38.3

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau; Indiana Business Research Center

Population Estimates by Race and Hispanic Origin, 2024NumberRank of Pct Dist.
in County
Pct Dist.
in State
American Indian or Alaska Native Alone77750.3%0.5%
Asian Alone179570.8%3.1%
Black Alone117850.5%10.6%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pac. Isl. Alone5800.0%0.1%
White22,5376697.4%83.2%
Two or More Race Groups221811.0%2.5%
Hispanic or Latino Origin (can be of any race)    
Non-Hispanic22,8276598.7%90.9%
Hispanic309831.3%9.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau

Household TypesNumberRank in StatePct Dist.
in County
Pct Dist.
in State
Households in 2023 (Includes detail not shown below)9,13166100.0%100.0%
Married With Children1,5566417.0%18.1%
Married Without Children3,3546236.7%29.3%
Single Parents648717.1%8.9%
Living Alone2,5226427.6%29.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

HousingNumberRank in StatePct Dist.
in County
Pct Dist.
in State
Total Housing Units in 2024 (estimate)9,93468100.0%100.0%
Total Housing Units in 2023 (includes vacant units)9,74968100.0%100.0%
Owner Occupied
(Pct. distribution based on all housing units)
7,4406476.3%63.9%
Median Value (2023)$236,70010  
Renter Occupied
(Pct. distribution based on all housing units)
1,6917417.3%26.9%
Median Rent (2023)$57170  

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

EducationNumberRank in StatePercent of StateIndiana
School Enrollment (2024/2025 Total Reported) 2,315760.2%1,132,621
Public1,944800.2%1,033,552
Adults (25+ in 2023 ACS)16,026670.4%4,559,304
with High School diploma or higher88.7%63 90.2%
with B.A. or higher degree19.5%46 28.8%

Sources: Indiana Department of Education; U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Income and PovertyNumberRank in StatePercent of StateIndiana
Per Capita Personal Income (annual) in 2023$57,5502594.0%61,243
Median Household Income in 202377,45613111.5%$69,458
Poverty Rate in 20238.8%7872.1%12.2%
Poverty Rate among Children under 1810.2%8267.5%15.1%
Welfare (TANF) Monthly Average Families in 20246840.1%4,813
Food Stamp Recipients in 20241,262770.2%608,295
Free and Reduced Fee Lunch Recipients in 2024/2025865840.2%488,145

Sources: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis; U.S. Census Bureau; Indiana Family Social Services Administration; Indiana Department of Education

Health and Vital StatisticsNumberRank of Percent of StateIndiana
Births, 2021266650.3%79,946
Births to Teens, 202111670.3%3,845
Deaths, 2019235710.4%66,005

Source: Indiana State Department of Health

Labor Force, 2024NumberRank in StatePercent of StateIndiana
Total Resident Labor Force11,844630.3%3,455,992
Employed11,397630.3%3,310,992
Unemployed447660.3%145,000
Annual Unemployment Rate3.85990.5%4.2
May 2025 Unemployment Rate3.06888.2%3.4

Source: STATS Indiana, using data from the Indiana Department of Workforce Development

Employment and Earnings by Industry, 2023 EmploymentPct Dist.
in County
Earnings ($000)Pct Dist.
In County
Avg. Earnings Per Job
Total by place of work8,448100.0%$372,800100.0%$44,129
Wage and Salary5,16161.1%$226,55860.8%$43,898
Farm Proprietors6087.2%$17,4384.7%$28,681
Nonfarm Proprietors2,67931.7%$70,91419.0%$26,470
Farm6557.8%$20,4305.5%$31,191
Nonfarm7,79392.2%$352,37094.5%$45,216
Private6,82580.8%$297,14179.7%$43,537
  Accommodation, Food Serv.Data not available due to BEA non-disclosure requirements.
  Arts, Ent., RecreationData not available due to BEA non-disclosure requirements.
  Construction6848.1%$35,2329.5%$51,509
  Health Care, Social Serv.8379.9%$38,39710.3%$45,875
  InformationData not available due to BEA non-disclosure requirements.
  Manufacturing7699.1%$64,44517.3%$83,804
  Professional, Tech. Serv.Data not available due to BEA non-disclosure requirements.
  Retail Trade8329.8%$26,9927.2%$32,442
  Trans., WarehousingData not available due to BEA non-disclosure requirements.
  Wholesale Trade2152.5%$15,3214.1%$71,260
  Other Private (not above)1,634*19.3%*$42,852*11.5%*$26,225*
Government96811.5%$55,22914.8%$57,055

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis
* These totals do not include county data that are not available due to BEA non-disclosure requirements.

Residential Building Permits, 2024UnitsPct Dist.
in County
Pct Dist.
in State
Cost ($000)State Cost ($000)
Total Permits Filed58100.0%100.0%$16,712$8,133,071
Single-Family58100.0%75.4%$16,712$6,951,719
2-Family00.0%1.9%0$100,498
3- and 4-Family00.0%0.8%$0$45,624
5+ Family00.0%21.9%$0$1,035,231

Notes: Detail cost may not sum to total due to rounding. Greene County does not currently issue building permits, so it is excluded.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau

Largest Cities and Towns in Franklin County

NamePopulation
in 2024
Percent of County
Batesville1,9948.6%*
Brookville2,65511.5%
Cedar Grove1460.6%
Laurel4121.8%
Mount Carmel780.3%
Oldenburg6472.8%
* This place crosses county lines, so only population in this county is shown.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau annual population estimates

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