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Living & Working

Franklin County has been and always will be a great place to live, work, and raise a family. Since 1986, the FCADC has worked hard to keep the “American Dream” alive for our residents.

Population

Since 2002, Franklin County reflected a vibrant growth rate of 9 percent. Over the past year, our County population has been the 2nd fastest growing in the entire state and 19th nationally for "micopolitan" areas.

2002 131,225
2004 134,185
2006 139,683
2008 143,495
 
Source: US Census Bureau, American Fact Finder, Population Estimates Program, 2008 Population Estimates, Chambersburg Public Opinion, Census: Franklin County Growth Among the Fastest, March 2009

 

Population Demographics

Median Age 39.8 years
Male 70,083 49%
Female 73,412 51%

 

Race

White 131,945 92.0%
Black/African American 5,443 3.8%
Hispanic/Latino 4,652 3.2%
Asian 819 0.6%
Two or more races 537 0.4%
American Indian & Alaskan Native 99 0.1%
 
Source: US Census Bureau, 2008 American Community Survey Demographic and Housing Estimates