Franklin County GIS Maps
Franklin County, Nebraska, has 2,889 residents across 5,413 parcels and covers 575.8 square miles. The population declined 10.4% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Franklin County is 31061.
Franklin is the county's largest population center. Franklin County also includes 8 zip codes, 4 public school districts and 26 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show parcel data, population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
Maps, GIS layers, Parcels and sample data. Paid packages add full layers, analytics and database files.
Franklin County Trends
- Population
- 2,889▾
- Median Home Value
- $99,100▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 1,545▴
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Franklin County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Franklin County Parcels
Franklin County has 5,413 mapped parcels covering 367,253 acres. The median assessed value is $128,190. The median lot size is 7.00 acres. 2,576 parcels are 10 acres or larger. Assessed values and lot sizes are on nearly every parcel. Browse the interactive Franklin County Parcel viewer here.
Franklin County Parcel Data Coverage
| Field | Parcels | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Parcel ID | 5,413 | 100% |
| Owner name | 0 | 0% |
| Owner mailing address | 0 | 0% |
| Site address | 1,952 | 36.1% |
| Land use code | 5,413 | 100% |
| Land use description | 0 | 0% |
| Assessed value | 5,413 | 100% |
| Land value | 5,413 | 100% |
| Improvement value | 5,413 | 100% |
| Acreage | 5,413 | 100% |
| Parcel boundary | 5,413 | 100% |
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Field coverage measured across all Franklin County parcel records.
Franklin County Population
Franklin County had 2,889 residents in 2020. That was 10.4% lower than in 2010. Franklin County had 685 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 5 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Franklin, Wilcox and Hildreth.
Population Trend in Franklin County NE
Franklin County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Franklin County Zip Codes
Franklin County has 8 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Franklin (68939), Wilcox (68982) and Hildreth (68947). Franklin is the largest zip by population, with about 1,187 residents or 41% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 81% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Franklin County NE
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68939 | Franklin | 1,187 | ▾ -9.9% |
| 68982 | Wilcox | 572 | ▾ -11.9% |
| 68947 | Hildreth | 569 | ▴ 3.6% |
| 68932 | Campbell | 400 | ▾ -18.9% |
| 68981 | Upland | 296 | ▾ -5.7% |
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Franklin County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Franklin County Demographics
Franklin County has a median age of 49, which makes the county a little older than Nebraska overall. About 20.3% of residents are under 18, while 27.9% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 65 and over at about 27.9% of the population, which points to an older population profile. About 20% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 34.1%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Franklin County NE
Median Age
49
Under 18
20.3%
Age 65+
27.9%
Bachelor's+
20%
Franklin County School Districts
Franklin County is served by 4 public school districts with 1,545 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Minden Public Schools, Franklin Public Schools and Wilcox-Hildreth Public Schools. Those three districts account for about 85% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Franklin County NE
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minden Public Schools | 794 | 51.4% | ▴ 1.7% |
| Franklin Public Schools | 286 | 18.5% | ▾ -4% |
| Wilcox-Hildreth Public Schools | 236 | 15.3% | ▾ -2.5% |
| Silver Lake Public Schools | 229 | 14.8% | ▴ 6% |
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Franklin County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Franklin County Housing & Real Estate
Franklin County has a median home value of $99,100 and a median gross rent of $613. About 79% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Nebraska median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $162,450 and homes spent about 47 days on the market.
Franklin County Housing Mix
Franklin County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Franklin County Housing Trends
Franklin County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Franklin County, NE
Franklin County has 128 business listings across 81 categories. The largest categories in Franklin County business listings are Shipping Center (6, 4.7%), Churches & Religious Organizations (6, 4.7%), and Gas Stations (5, 3.9%). The full Franklin County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Franklin County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Franklin County, NE
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Shipping Center | 6 | 4.7% |
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 6 | 4.7% |
| Gas Stations | 5 | 3.9% |
| Bar And Grill Restaurant | 4 | 3.1% |
| Bars & Nightlife | 4 | 3.1% |
| Convenience Stores | 3 | 2.3% |
| Agriculture Association | 3 | 2.3% |
| Hospitals | 3 | 2.3% |
| Propane Supplier | 3 | 2.3% |
| Forestry Service | 3 | 2.3% |
Franklin County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Herrick Ag Solutions | Agricultural Service | Franklin |
| Cooperative Producers, Inc. (CPI) | Agriculture Association | Campbell |
| Valley Gun Club, Inc. | Amusement Park | Franklin |
| Wilson Flooring & Furnishings | Appliance Store | Franklin |
| LibertyX Bitcoin ATM | ATMs | Franklin |
| Buckshot Hunting Outfitters | Attractions And Activities | Franklin |
| Garvin Auto Body and Repair LLC | Auto Body Shop | Franklin |
| Carquest Auto Parts - Franklin Auto Parts | Automotive Parts And Accessories | Franklin |
| Sweet's Garage | Auto Repair | Franklin |
| Carquest Auto Parts | Auto Parts And Supply Store | Franklin |
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Franklin County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Franklin County Basemaps
Franklin County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Franklin County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for parcels, zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
Browse county data pages for the counties that border Franklin County. These nearby pages include the same mix of county maps, demographic summaries, school district context, housing trends and package links.