Franklin County, Alabama
13 public bodies govern here, 2 school districts are based here, and USDA lists 2 farmers markets. Everything below says where it came from.
In four numbers
- People
- 31,966
- Median household income
- $53,338
- ±6,056
- Unemployed
- 3.6%
- 514 of 14,151 in the labour force
- Homes with broadband
- 72.0%
- 8,602 of 11,954 households
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020-2024; read 2026-09-26. Percentages worked out here from the two counts shown.
Who governs here
County government 1
| Name | People | Office | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| County of Franklin | 32,013 (2021) | Po Box 1028, Russellville | — |
Cities, towns and villages 5
| Name | People | Office | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Red Bay | 3,184 (2021) | Po Box 2002, Red Bay | Website |
| City of Russellville | 10,789 (2021) | Po Box 1000, Russellville | Website |
| Town of Hodges | 263 (2021) | Po Box 87, Hodges | — |
| Town of Phil Campbell | 988 (2021) | Po Box 489, Phil Campbell | Website |
| Town of Vina | 325 (2021) | Po Box 6, Vina | — |
Special districts 7
| Name | What it does | Office | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phil Campbell Housing Authority | Housing and community development | Po Box 811, Phil Campbell | — |
| Red Bay Housing Authority | Housing and community development | Po Box 1426, Red Bay | — |
| Russellville Housing Authority | Housing and community development | Po Box 966, Russellville | — |
| Northeast Mississippi - Northwest Alabama Railroad Authority | Miscellaneous commercial activities | Po Box 2002, Red Bay | — |
| Bear Creek Development Authority | Other multi-function districts | 1111 Highway 88, Hodges | Website |
| Franklin County Water Service Authority | Other multi-function districts | Po Box 278, Russellville | — |
| Franklin County Soil and Water Conservation District | Soil and water conservation | 13150 Highway 43, Russellville | Website |
U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments, Government Units List (published August 2023); the file read 2026-09-26. Offices are placed by county; a special district’s territory can cross county lines. Each body posts its own meetings on its website where the Census records one.
School districts based here
Franklin County
School district10 schools
500 Coffee Ave NE, Russellville, AL, 35653
Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.
Russellville City
School district5 schools
1945 Waterloo Rd, Russellville, AL, 35653
Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.
National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data 2024-25; read 2026-09-26.
Farmers markets
Red Bay Farmers' Market
648 2nd St. NE, Red Bay, AL, 35582
Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-20. USDA listing
Franklin County Farmers' Market
202 Green Ave. SW, Russellville, AL, 35653
Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-20. USDA listing
USDA National Farmers Market Directory; read 2026-09-26.