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About Us
County Impact Statements - Franklin County
About Franklin County
According to the U.S. Bureau of the Census 2000 Summary, Franklin
County has a population of 17,771. There are 6,882 households, 2,465 of
which have children under 18 years of age. There are 1,967 residents age
65 years and over, and the median age is 37.6 years. Franklin County is
96.2% Caucasian (17,091), .6% African American (110), .8% American
Indian (142), .3% Asian (46), and 1.7% Hispanic (310).
In Franklin County, 11.2% (1,306) of residents attained an education
that was less than the 9th grade; 17.7% (2,063) attended 9th – 12th
grades, no diploma; 35.4% (4,121) are high school graduates; 4.5% (530)
attained associate degrees; 7.6% (885) bachelor degrees. 3.4% (400)
graduate or professional degrees.
Manufacturing represents the largest source of employment with 1,773
jobs. Educational, health, and social services were second with 1,469
jobs. Retail trade was 3rd with 855 jobs. The per capita personal income
in Franklin County is $14,616.
Extension works closely with researchers at the University of
Arkansas to ensure that county residents receive quality research-based
information as it becomes available.
Franklin County University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension
Service Office, 300 Airport Road, Ozark
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Impacts
Franklin County Extension Staff provide an advisory role to organizations
such as:
- Six Extension Homemakers Clubs with 88 members
- North and South Franklin County Fair Associations
- Franklin County Cattleman’s Association
- Franklin County 4-H Foundation
- Eight 4-H Clubs with 160 members
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