Franklin County, New York

Franklin County at a glance.

Franklin County had an estimated 47,086 residents in July 2024, the 49th most populous of New York's 62 counties, down 1.0% since the 2020 census. Of those, 37,984 are 18 or older, the voting-age population, and 20.7% are 65 or older. Its 27,526 active registered voters equal about 72.5% of that voting-age population.

It covers 1,629 square miles of land (29 people per square mile). The largest towns and cities are Malone (12,174), Harrietstown (5,212), Tupper Lake (5,076), St. Regis Mohawk Reservation (3,665) and Moira (2,879). The American Community Survey (2020-2024) puts it at a median age of 42.0, a median household income of $65,151, 23.8% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher and 72.5% of occupied homes owned by the people living in them.

In 2024, 19,390 votes were cast for president, about 51.0% of the voting-age population; the Democratic ticket took 45.5% and the Republican ticket 54.5%. The two-party margin moved from D+22.2 in 2008 to R+9.0 in 2024.

Population (2024 estimate)

47,086

Population (2020 census base)

47,559

Voting-age population (18+)

37,984

Active voters per 100 adults

72.5

Residents 65 and older

20.7%

People per square mile

29

Land area

1,629 sq mi

Median age

42.0

Median household income

$65,151

Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree

23.8%

Owner-occupied homes

72.5%

Largest towns and cities

1. Malone 12,174
2. Harrietstown 5,212
3. Tupper Lake 5,076
4. St. Regis Mohawk Reservation 3,665
5. Moira 2,879

Presidential vote, 2008–2024

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2024 population estimates and 2024 Gazetteer; American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates; certified county presidential returns. Growth, density and turnout are simple arithmetic on those figures.