Franklin County, OH

County

Demographics of Franklin

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

42.1%

Households with Children

29.2%

School Enrollment K-12

153,064

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 6.5%
School Age (5-17): 16.7%
Young Adults (18-34): 27.0%
Working Age (35-54): 25.8%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 10.9%
Seniors (65+): 13.0%

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: 8.8%
High School / GED: 23.9%
Some College or Associate's: 25.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 42.1%

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: 17.2%
Single Parents: 12.0%
Couples & Adults: 28.1%
Living Alone: 42.7%

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: 58.0%
Hispanic or Latino: 7.5%
Asian: 5.5%
Black or African American: 23.1%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 5.8%
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

Asian Population by Origin

Based on single-race Census responses. Residents who identify with multiple races may not appear here.

East Asian: 30.4%
South Asian: 47.2%
Southeast Asian: 16.5%
Central Asian: 0.9%
Other Asian: 5.0%

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

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 45.8%
Puerto Rican: 14.2%
Cuban: 1.4%
Dominican: 5.7%
Central American: 14.4%
South American: 10.5%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 8.0%

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

White Population by Ancestry

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

European: 40.9%
Middle Eastern or North African: 2.3%
Other White: 56.8%

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

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 53.7%
Sub-Saharan African: 16.1%
Caribbean: 2.1%
Other Black: 28.0%

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: 64.4%
Born in Other U.S. State: 21.3%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.3%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 6.4%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 6.6%

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: 83.3%
Spanish: 5.2%
European & Indo-European: 4.0%
East & Southeast Asian: 2.5%
Arabic: 1.0%
Other: 3.9%

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): 5.3%
Middle School (5-8): 5.2%
High School (9-12): 5.1%
College / Graduate: 7.7%
Not Enrolled: 73.9%

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

Cities in Franklin County

Neighborhoods in Franklin County

Neighborhood

Franklin, OH

N High St & W Woodruff Ave

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