Franklin County, Alabama is a rural county located in the Northwest part of the state. It was founded in 1818 and its population has grown to 32,034 people as of 2020. The area is known for having many year-round outdoor activities such as fishing, hunting, hiking, swimming, camping, golfing and more. In addition to these recreational opportunities, the county also offers several local businesses such as Franklin County Feed Mill and Franklin County Farm Supply. There are also numerous nonprofit organizations in the area that work to promote economic development and community outreach programs throughout the county. The Greater Russellville Area Chamber of Commerce is an organization that works to foster economic growth by providing resources for small businesses and local entrepreneurs. For those interested in sports and recreation, there are several professional sporting events each year including baseball games at Minor League Stadium and basketball games at Northwest Shoals Community College Arena.
The population in Franklin County is 32,034. There are 51 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Franklin County is 39, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Franklin County is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Franklin County
- 50.5% are married
- 13.4% are divorced
- 27.2% are married with children
- 20.1% have children, but are single
Race in Franklin County
- 77.7% are White
- 4.7% are Black
- 0.4% are Asian
- 0.2% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 16.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.6% Two or more races
- 0.1% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander