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Franklin County, MS
3 cities and towns and 4 ZIP codes in Franklin County, Mississippi.
Population
7,622
Land area
564sq mi
People per sq mi
14
ZIP codes
4
Cities and towns in Franklin County
Franklin County at a glance
- Franklin County is 78% less dense than Mississippi as a whole.
- The median household income is $52,939, 6% below the Mississippi median of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $101,900 (40% below Mississippi) and median rent is $725 a month.
- Its largest cities are Bude (947), Meadville (535) and Roxie (428).
Local data for Franklin County, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Franklin County, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,939
Poverty rate
25.4%
Median home value
$101,900
Median rent
$725/mo
Homeownership
81.7%
Bachelor's or higher
19.0%
Median age
42.1
Average commute
33.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (472), German Americans (373), Scottish Americans (354).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,540
1,539 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,415
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$66.8M
FY 2026, $8,702 per person
PPP loans
$10.8M
267 loans, 1,317 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$8,573
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Franklin County, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.8%
- Carpooled9.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.4%
- Worked from home2.8%
Average one-way commute: 33.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Franklin County, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
290
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
6
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 36°F
61.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Franklin County, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.4%
U.S. 33.3% +7.1 pts
Diabetes
18.5%
U.S. 12.1% +6.4 pts
Smoking
20.0%
U.S. 12.8% +7.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.1%
U.S. 11.1% +1.0 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Franklin County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Franklin County, MS?
- Bude is the largest city or town in Franklin County, with about 947 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Franklin County?
- Franklin County includes 4 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 39630, 39647, 39653, 39661.
- What is the population of Franklin County, MS?
- About 7,622 people live in Franklin County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Franklin County?
- Franklin County borders Lincoln County, Adams County, Amite County, Wilkinson County, Jefferson County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023