The Town FilesFranklin County, Maine
30,413 people. The median home is worth $194,700 (typical Maine town: $238,950) and the median household earns $58,675.
Towns in Franklin County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington | 7,592 | $166,600 | $54,276 | 38.2 |
| Jay | 4,620 | $168,600 | $70,238 | 39.5 |
| Farmington | 4,168 | $169,900 | $41,033 | 29.7 |
| Wilton | 3,835 | $202,000 | $63,396 | 46.1 |
People and housing
| Franklin County | Typical Maine town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $194,700 | $238,950 |
| Median rent | $802 | $1,027 |
| Median household income | $58,675 | $68,967 |
| Median age | 46.1 | 46.9 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 32.0% | 28.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.2% | 10.7% |
Jobs and pay
10,518 jobs in 2024, average pay $48,419 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 879 storm events in Franklin County from 1996 to 2026, with 2 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Franklin County has been included in 33 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 30, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4754: Severe Storm And Flooding |
| September 14, 2023 | Hurricane | EM-3598: Hurricane Lee |
| September 5, 2023 | Flood | DR-4736: Severe Storm And Flooding |
| July 6, 2023 | Flood | DR-4719: Severe Storm And Flooding |
| March 22, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4696: Severe Storm And Flooding |
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4522: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).