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The ACS estimates about 1,400, give or take 250 civilian veterans in Franklin County.
By ACS estimates, Franklin County has the 29th largest veteran population among Arkansas's 75 counties and equivalents.
Share of civilian veterans, ACS 2020-2024
Measure
Franklin County
Arkansas
United States
Share with a service-connected rating
34 percent
above the Arkansas share; above the national share.
30 percent
30 percent
Share rated 70 percent or higher
11 percent
below the Arkansas share; below the national share.
15 percent
13 percent
Franklin County has about 313, give or take 80 veterans 75 and older, making up 22 percent of its veterans compared with 25 percent in Arkansas.
Veterans under 35 account for 2 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Franklin County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.
Women veterans account for 6 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Franklin County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.
Income, work and education in Franklin County
Census ACS 2020-2024 estimates and 90% margins of error
Measure
Franklin County
Arkansas
United States
Veteran median income, age 18 and over with income
$48,859 ± $14,301
$44,116 ± $994
$54,224 ± $147
Nonveteran median income, age 18 and over with income
$28,519 ± $2,002
$33,574 ± $252
$41,154 ± $99
Veterans below poverty level, age 18 and over
15.2% ± 9.3 points; small survey sample; treat as rough
Not compared
Not compared
Veterans with a disability, age 18 and over
35.2% ± 10.0 points
37.8% ± 0.9 points
30.7% ± 0.1 points
Employed share of veterans, ages 18 to 64
81.1% ± 12.1 points
67.5% ± 1.5 points
73.9% ± 0.2 points
Unemployed share of veterans in the labor force, ages 18 to 64
4.4% ± 6.1 points; small survey sample; treat as rough
Not compared
Not compared
Veterans with high school or more, age 25 and over
96.6% ± 2.8 points
93.7% ± 0.5 points
95.5% ± 0.1 points
Veterans with a bachelor’s degree or more, age 25 and over
14.8% ± 5.5 points
23.1% ± 0.8 points
31.8% ± 0.2 points
Income is in 2024 dollars. These figures describe civilians. Poverty and disability shares use veterans whose poverty status is determined. Census disability measures daily functioning, not a VA service-connected rating. Tables and method.
VA projects slightly fewer veterans here by 2035; both years round to about 1,000. VetPop2023 projections are rounded to the nearest 1,000 as VA directs. Projection source and method.
VA disability compensation in Franklin County
VA reports 428 veterans in Franklin County receiving disability compensation in FY2025.
In 2025, lenders reported 44 VA-backed home loans out of 365 home loans made in Franklin County (12.1% VA), under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA).
The largest reported service groups are Vietnam era only (about 405, give or take 136) and between the Vietnam and Gulf War eras (about 390, give or take 121).
For questions about Vietnam-era exposure rules, read the Agent Orange guide; eligibility depends on your service and condition.
VA money in Franklin County
VA reported about $14.0 million in compensation and pension spending and about $10.3 million in medical care spending in Franklin County for FY2025.
The second-nearest Vet Center to Franklin County is Little Rock Vet Center (opens in a new tab) in North Little Rock, AR, about 99 miles in a straight line from the county center.
The state registry lists Little Rock RO (station 350); county claims jurisdiction is unconfirmed.
Alix (unincorporated community): about 20 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
Wiederkehr Village (city): about 18 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
Census incorporated places and census-designated places, sorted by ACS 2020-2024 population. Figures are ACS estimates for the whole place, not only the part inside this county. Places are assigned by their 2024 Census internal point and may cross county boundaries. Sources and mapping method.
Veterans with a qualifying 100 percent permanent and total service-connected disability receive a full homestead and personal property tax exemption.
Arkansas helps eligible dependents and spouses of veterans rated 100 percent permanent and total cover college tuition, housing, and mandatory fees after federal benefit deductions.
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