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Franklin

Alabama · 590 residents · 15.075 sq mi
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Franklin is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $76,842. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 441 residents. Median home value is $66,500. With a median age of 49.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 5.8% of residents. Households here earn about 48% more than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
590
+296%since 2000
from 149 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
39 / sq mi
+296%since 2000
from 10 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.6
+5%since 2000
from 47.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
102755408041K1990201020202024Franklin
2024981
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,842
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,979
+13%since 2000
from $34,572 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
53.3%
+36.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing5.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Information2.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,500
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
79.0%
−10.1 ptssince 2000
from 89.1% in 2000
21.0% rent
Afford Score
0.9
−54%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic43%(64)
Black56.4%(84)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.2%(93)
2020
White, non-Hispanic16.4%(97)
Black80.2%(473)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other9%(53)
Diversity Score50.9%(301)
Diversity Score
51
−18%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.4%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 28.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.7%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
35.8%
+25.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.8 min
+41%since 2000
from 20.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.8%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 87.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.2%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
21.1%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 27.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 66.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
45.1%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.8%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
58.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.1%
−73.8 ptssince 2013
from 85.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Franklin, Alabama?

Franklin, Alabama has about 590 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Franklin, Alabama?

The typical household in Franklin, Alabama earns about $76,842 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Franklin, Alabama expensive?

In Franklin, Alabama, the median home is worth about $66,500.

How educated are people in Franklin, Alabama?

About 40.4% of adults age 25 and over in Franklin, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Franklin, Alabama?

About 5.8% of people in Franklin, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Franklin, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Franklin, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 492 residents, a change of about 502 percent over that period.

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