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Arkansas · 198 residents (2025 est.) · 2.133 sq mi
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Franklin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $50,000. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 54% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $117,500. At a median age of 33.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 64%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
283
+54%since 2000
from 184 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
133 / sq mi
+54%since 2000
from 86 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
33.8
−12%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:198 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
921441962483001990201020202024Franklin
2024283
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,000
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,858
+130%since 2000
from $13,434 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.1%
+19.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.5%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.481
+12%since 2010
from 0.431 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services10.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration10.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Information6.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$117,500
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
99.0%
+20.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
1.0% rent
Vacancy rate
20.7%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.6%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+18%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
72
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(177)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.7%(12)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(263)
Black3.9%(11)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.5%(7)
Diversity Score16.8%(47)
Diversity Score
17
+151%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.3%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 68.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.3 min
+32%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 74.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.1%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.1%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.1%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−17.9 ptssince 2011
from 21.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
46.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2011
from 42.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.1%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
49.5%
+17.6 ptssince 2009
from 31.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
44.2%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
4.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.0%
−40.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.7%
−12.7 ptssince 2012
from 31.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.8%
−68.3 ptssince 2013
from 77.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.6%
+49.1 ptssince 2017
from 41.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2016
from 93.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2016
from 6.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Franklin, Arkansas?

Franklin, Arkansas has about 283 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Franklin, Arkansas?

The typical household in Franklin, Arkansas earns about $50,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Franklin, Arkansas expensive?

In Franklin, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $117,500.

How educated are people in Franklin, Arkansas?

About 8.9% of adults age 25 and over in Franklin, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Franklin, Arkansas?

About 26.5% of people in Franklin, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Franklin, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Franklin, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 85 residents, a change of about 43 percent over that period.

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