Franklin County, IL

County

Cities in Franklin County

Neighborhoods in Franklin County

Deering City / Lake Creek

Whittington / Benton Park

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Franklin

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

15.8%

Households with Children

28.0%

School Enrollment K-12

3,872

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.6%
School Age (5-17): 16.4%
Young Adults (18-34): 18.6%
Working Age (35-54): 24.5%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 13.8%
Seniors (65+): 21.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 10.4%
High School / GED: 32.8%
Some College or Associate's: 41.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 15.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 16.7%
Single Parents: 11.3%
Couples & Adults: 34.9%
Living Alone: 37.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 94.1%
Hispanic or Latino: 2.0%
Asian: 0.3%
Black or African American: 0.4%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 43.5%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 56.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 82.9%
Born in Other U.S. State: 15.3%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.6%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.6%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 97.3%
Spanish: 1.2%
European & Indo-European: 1.0%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.3%
Arabic: 0.1%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.9%
Elementary (1-4): 4.2%
Middle School (5-8): 5.3%
High School (9-12): 5.7%
College / Graduate: 3.4%
Not Enrolled: 78.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources