Franklin County

Franklin County, TX, has an estimated population of around 10,750. The racial composition is approximately 83% White, 7% Black or African American, and 27% Hispanic or Latino (all races). The median household income is about $46,800, with a poverty rate near 14.2%. The median age is approximately 47.1 years. The population density is roughly 31 people per square mile. Education levels show around 84% of residents have a high school diploma, and nearly 18% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Franklin County, TX has a median home value of approximately $182,000. The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment is around $860 per month. The homeownership rate stands at about 75%, with a median household income of roughly $52,000 annually. Home prices have appreciated by about 4% over the past year. The average property tax rate is approximately 1.7%.

Franklin County, TX, conducts its local, state, and federal elections as part of the broader electoral system in Texas. As of the latest elections, the county had a voter registration of approximately 7,000 individuals. Franklin County's voting precincts are organized by location, with several polling places available for both early voting and Election Day voting.

In recent local elections, key positions such as County Judge, County Commissioner, and Sheriff were contested. Notable candidates included Judge Scott Lee running for re-election, with opposition from various community leaders. The turnout in past elections averaged around 50-60% of registered voters. Information about upcoming elections, specific candidates, and their platforms can usually be found on the official Franklin County website or local government offices, which provide voters with detailed voting guides and resources.

For Federal and State elections, Franklin County voters participate in selecting candidates for offices such as U.S. House Representatives and Texas State Legislature, alongside various referenda.

As of recent data, Franklin County, TX demonstrates the following educational attainment levels: approximately 84.1% of adults aged 25 and older have a high school diploma, while around 16.5% hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Comparatively, the national averages are about 88.0% for high school graduates and 33.1% for those with a bachelor’s degree or higher. Within Texas, the rates are roughly 83.0% for high school graduation and 31.5% for bachelor's degree attainment. This indicates that Franklin County lags behind both state and national averages in higher education, though it closely aligns with Texas in high school graduation rates.

As of the most recent data:

• Employment Data: Franklin County, TX, has an estimated workforce of approximately 4,000 individuals.
• Unemployment Rate: The unemployment rate is around 4-5%, slightly below the national average (around 6.3% as of early 2021) and the Texas state average (around 6.8%).

Top Industries in Franklin County, TX:

1. Manufacturing: Significant local employment, higher than the state (12.7%) and national averages (8.5%).
2. Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, and Hunting: Key industry, reflecting rural economy, much higher than national (1.3%) and state averages (2.5%).
3. Retail Trade: Comparable to state (11.4%) and national (11.7%) averages.
4. Health Care and Social Assistance: Key sector, reflecting similar to state (14%) and national (12%) averages.

Franklin County’s economy is more manufacturing and agriculture-focused compared to broader trends in Texas and the US.

As of the latest data, the median household income in Franklin County, TX is approximately $53,000 per year. By comparison, the median household income for the state of Texas is around $64,034, and the national median is approximately $68,703.

Income Comparison Table

Franklin County falls below both the state and national averages in terms of median household income.

As of the latest available data, Franklin County, TX has a relatively low crime rate compared to state and national averages. Here are the crime statistics for Franklin County:

Violent crimes include offenses such as assault and robbery, while property crimes encompass burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. These figures signify an overall low incidence of crime, contributing to the county's reputation as a relatively safe area to live. Nonetheless, local law enforcement continues to work on prevention and community engagement to maintain and improve public safety.