Franklin County, Ohio is a unique area with a rich history and diverse population. Established in 1803, shortly after Ohio became a state, the county was named after Benjamin Franklin. This article will explore the demographics of Franklin County, Ohio, including the percentage of foreign-born residents, car ownership, U. S.
citizenship, major industries, income groups, races represented, homeownership rate, car ownership groups, employment sectors, uninsured people, and primary care physicians. The percentage of foreign-born residents in Franklin County is similar to that of its neighboring and parent geographies. Car ownership in the county is also similar to the national average, with an average of two cars per household. The percentages of U. citizenship in Franklin County are also comparable to its neighboring and parent geographies.
The major industries for residents of Franklin County include social assistance (107,466 people), retail (80,081 people), and educational services (64,572 people). The chart below displays the stock breakdown of these industries.
Income Groups
The chart below shows households in Franklin County distributed among a number of income groups compared to the national averages for each group.
Races Represented
The table below shows the seven races represented in Franklin County as a proportion of the total population.
Homeownership Rate
The homeownership rate in Franklin County is 53.6%, roughly equal to the national average of 64.4%. The chart below displays the percentage of homeowners in Franklin County compared to major and neighboring geographies.
Car Ownership Groups
The chart below shows households in Franklin County distributed among a number of car ownership groups compared to the national averages for each group.
Uninsured People
The table below shows how the percentage of uninsured people in Franklin County changed over time compared to the percentage of people enrolled in various types of health insurance.
Primary Care Physicians
Primary care physicians in Franklin County care for 963 patients per year on average, representing a decrease of 2.53% from the previous year (988 patients).Franklin County is home to one of the largest universities in the United States - The Ohio State University - which has about 60,000 students on its main Columbus campus. None of the households in Franklin County reported speaking a language other than English at home as their primary shared language.
