Demographics
Our people are best for your business
Franklin County’s growing population is here to serve your business with a diverse and well-educated workforce.
Franklin County’s labor force alone is more than 10,700 strong. Our location provides employers with access to a broader labor market of nearly 100,000 workers across surrounding areas.
Population
- Franklin County 25,304
- Royston 2,759
- Canon 656
- Lavonia 2,286
- Carnesville 869
- Franklin Springs 1,195
Source: Esri 2025
Household Size
- 1 Person 27.2%
- 2 Person 34.1%
- 3 Person 15.4%
- 4 or more Person 23.4%
Household Income
- $24.9K or less 24.6%
- $25K-$49.9K 22.1%
- $50K-$99.9K 31.1%
- $100K-$199.9K 16.7%
- $200K-$499.9K 4.61%
- $500K+ 0.89%
Source: Esri 2025
Population Characteristics
- Millennials 4,618
- Retiring Soon 8,049
- Racial Diversity 4,716
- Veterans 1,150
Age Distribution
- 0-24 30.4%
- 25-44 24.1%
- 45-64 25.0%
- 65+ 8.6%
Ethnicity
- White 81.0%
- Black 9.5%
- Asian 2.1%
- Hispanic 5.1%
- American Indian 0.07%
- Pacific Islander 0.02%
- Multi-Racial 1.9%
- Other 0.4%
Source: Esri 2025
Educational Attainment (Age 25+)
- < High School 18.0%
- High School 31.9%
- Some College 22.1%
- Associate Degree 10.6%
- Bachelor’s Degree 10.0%
- Graduate Degree 7.4%
Source: Esri 2025
Total Employees by Major SIC
| Industry/Occupation | Franklin County | Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture/Forestry/Fishing | 1.93% | 1.38% |
| Construction | 3.36% | 5.6% |
| Manufacturing | 11.81% | 8.92% |
| Wholesale Trade | 3.81% | 4.68% |
| Retail Trade | 28.47% | 17.49% |
| Transportation/Communications | 6.08% | 7.66% |
| Finance/Insurance/Real Estate | 6.35% | 8.94% |
| Services | 32.74% | 41.15% |
| Public Administration | 5.45% | 3.99% |
Source: Esri 2025
- Franklin Area Labor Force (25-mile radius) 108,078
- Labor Draw Area (25-mile radius) 236,603
- Per Capita Income $28,488
- Source: Esri 2025
Place of Work vs Place of Residence
Where Talent Works
| Zip | City | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| 30553 | Lavonia, GA | 4,050 |
| 30662 | Royston, GA | 2,718 |
| 30521 | Carnesville, GA | 1,936 |
| 30520 | Canon, GA | 853 |
| 30639 | Franklin Springs, GA | 33 |
Where Talent Lives
| Zip | City | Residents |
|---|---|---|
| 30662 | Royston, GA | 4,377 |
| 30553 | Lavonia, GA | 3,934 |
| 30521 | Carnesville, GA | 2,589 |
| 30520 | Canon, GA | 2,456 |
| 30639 | Franklin Springs, GA | <10 |
Statistics based on Esri data for Franklin County, Franklin County cities, and Franklin area of 25 miles radius; also Lightcast 2024 Data Set
Source: Esri 2025