Franklin County, Virginia
Encyclopedia
As of the census
of 2000, there were 47,286 people, 18,963 households, and 13,918 families residing in the county. The population density
was 68 people per square mile (26/km²). There were 22,717 housing units at an average density of 33 per square mile (13/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 88.95% White
, 9.35% Black
or African American
, 0.19% Native American
, 0.36% Asian
, 0.02% Pacific Islander
, 0.42% from other races
, and 0.71% from two or more races. 1.21% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 18,963 households out of which 29.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.10% were married couples
living together, 9.40% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.60% were non-families. 22.60% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.84.
In the county, the population was spread out with 22.20% under the age of 18, 8.10% from 18 to 24, 28.20% from 25 to 44, 27.20% from 45 to 64, and 14.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 97.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.30 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $38,056, and the median income for a family was $45,163. Males had a median income of $29,807 versus $22,215 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $19,605. About 7.30% of families and 9.70% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.70% of those under age 18 and 9.80% of those age 65 or over.
Census
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of 2000, there were 47,286 people, 18,963 households, and 13,918 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 68 people per square mile (26/km²). There were 22,717 housing units at an average density of 33 per square mile (13/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 88.95% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 9.35% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.19% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.36% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.02% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.42% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.71% from two or more races. 1.21% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
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or Latino
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
of any race.
There were 18,963 households out of which 29.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.10% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 9.40% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.60% were non-families. 22.60% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.84.
In the county, the population was spread out with 22.20% under the age of 18, 8.10% from 18 to 24, 28.20% from 25 to 44, 27.20% from 45 to 64, and 14.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 97.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.30 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $38,056, and the median income for a family was $45,163. Males had a median income of $29,807 versus $22,215 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $19,605. About 7.30% of families and 9.70% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.70% of those under age 18 and 9.80% of those age 65 or over.
Incorporated towns
- Boones MillBoones Mill, VirginiaBoones Mill is a town in Franklin County, Virginia, United States. The population was 285 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Roanoke Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Boones Mill is located at ....
- Rocky MountRocky Mount, VirginiaRocky Mount is the county seat of Franklin County, Virginia, United States. The town is part of the Roanoke Metropolitan Statistical Area, and had a population of 4,066 at the 2000 census. It is located in the Roanoke Region of Virginia-History:...
Unincorporated communities
- FerrumFerrum, VirginiaFerrum is a census-designated place in Franklin County, Virginia, United States. The population was 1,313 at the 2000 census. Ferrum is home to Ferrum College and its Blue Ridge Folklife Festival...
- North ShoreNorth Shore, VirginiaNorth Shore is a census-designated place in Franklin County, Virginia, United States. The population was 2,112 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Roanoke Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:North Shore is located at ....
- PenhookPenhook, VirginiaPenhook is a census-designated place in Franklin County, Virginia, United States. The population was 726 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Roanoke Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Penhook is located at ....
- Union HallUnion Hall, VirginiaUnion Hall is a census-designated place in Franklin County, Virginia, United States. The population was 957 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Roanoke Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Union Hall is located at ....
- Westlake CornerWestlake Corner, VirginiaWestlake Corner is a census-designated place in Franklin County, Virginia, United States. The population was 899 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Roanoke Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Westlake Corner is located at ....
- Callaway
- Snow Creek
- Glade Hill
- Bent Mountain
- Hale's FordHale's Ford, VirginiaHale's Ford is a small unincorporated community located in the northeastern corner of Franklin County, Virginia about from Roanoke. It is most notable as the location of the Burroughs Farm, the tobacco plantation where the famed...
- Redwood