Franklin County, AR is a rural area with a population of 17,159 and a population density of 29.40 people per square mile, which is much lower than the US Population Density of 93.29 People per Square mile. The area has many local businesses including Borland Grocery, McGhee's Antiques & Collectibles, and Farmer's Co-op. Year-round outdoor activities such as camping at White Rock Mountain Park and fishing in the Mulberry River are popular in Franklin County. There are also many demographic organizations such as the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce that aim to boost economic development and promote the area’s unique attractions. Local sporting events such as football games at Ozark High School attract visitors from all around the region.
The population in Franklin County is 17,159. There are 28 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Franklin County is 41.2, 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
- 56.0% are married
- 12.5% are divorced
- 28.2% are married with children
- 13.5% have children, but are single
Race in Franklin County
- 92.4% are White
- 1.0% are Black
- 0.5% are Asian
- 1.6% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 2.9% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.5% Two or more races
- 0.1% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander