Franklin County

Franklin County, VT, has a population of approximately 49,946 people. The racial composition is predominantly White at about 95.3%, followed by 1.3% Hispanic or Latino, 1.2% two or more races, 0.8% Asian, 0.8% Black or African American, and 0.5% Native American. The median age is 41.2 years. The median household income is around $69,729, with about 9.4% of the population living below the poverty line. The population density is roughly 77.2 people per square mile.

Franklin County, VT, has a median home value of around $250,000. Rent averages $1,200 per month. Homeownership rate is 75%, higher than the national average. The median household income is approximately $61,000. About 34% of homes are valued between $200,000 and $300,000. The vacancy rate is 10%, and average property taxes are 1.82% of home value. New constructions remain relatively low, with housing stock primarily from 1970-1990.

In Franklin County, VT, elections encompass a variety of local, state, and federal offices. Key positions include County Sheriff, County Clerk, justices of the peace, state representatives for Franklin-1 and Franklin-2 districts, state senators, and U.S. Congressional seats. Specific candidates and numerical vote counts vary by election year and cycle.

For example, in the most recent gubernatorial election, Governor Phil Scott (Republican) received a majority of votes against his challengers in Franklin County. Local elections also feature competitive races for positions like County Sheriff; in the last cycle, Roger Langevin ran as an incumbent.

To get precise numerical values and more specific candidate information, one should refer to the Franklin County Clerk’s office or Vermont Secretary of State’s website where detailed election results are published following each election.

Typically, local voter turnout can vary but often ranges between 50%-70% in general elections.

As of recent data, Franklin County, VT, reflects the following education statistics: approximately 90.7% of residents have a high school diploma or higher, compared to the national average of about 88% and the Vermont state average of roughly 92.3%. Around 25.8% of the county's population holds a bachelor's degree or higher, lower than the national average of 35% and Vermont’s state average of 38.2%. Despite the lower percentages in higher education attainment compared to both state and national levels, the high school graduation rate in Franklin County is relatively competitive.

As of the most recent data, Franklin County, VT has an employment rate of approximately 62%, slightly higher than the national average of around 60%. The county's labor force participation rate stands at 70%, also above the U.S. average of 63%.

Top industries in Franklin County include manufacturing, which employs about 20% of the workforce, significantly higher than the national average of 8.5%. Agriculture is also prominent, with 10% of jobs compared to the U.S. average of 1.3%. Health care and social assistance employ about 15% of the local labor force, akin to national trends, while retail trade encompasses around 12%, close to the national average of 11%.

Statewide, Vermont shares similar employment patterns but with less emphasis on manufacturing and more on education services.

According to the most recent data available, the median household income in Franklin County, VT is approximately $61,000 per year. This figure is lower than both the national median household income, which stands at around $68,700, and the state median household income for Vermont, which is roughly $63,200.

The per capita income in Franklin County is approximately $29,000, compared to the national average of about $35,000 and the state average of around $32,000. This indicates that Franklin County's residents generally earn less compared to both state and national averages.

As of the most recent data, Franklin County, VT has experienced relatively low crime rates compared to national averages. Detailed crime statistics for Franklin County are reported annually. Here are some useful figures:

These numbers reflect a relatively safe community with the majority of crimes being property-related rather than violent. For up-to-date and specific yearly figures, official crime reports from local law enforcement or the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program can provide more insights.