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Franklin

Arkansas · 191 residents · 2.133 sq mi
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Franklin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,625. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $49,000. With a median age of 50.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 28% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
191
+4%since 2000
from 184 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
90 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 86 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.2
+31%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
921441962483001990201020202024Franklin
2024283
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,625
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,478
+82%since 2000
from $13,434 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.6%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.8%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.4%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food8.7%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$49,000
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$500
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $408 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
87.5%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
12.5% rent
Afford Score
1.4
−31%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.9%(164)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(10)
Asian0.5%(1)
Other5.2%(10)
Diversity Score25.9%(49)
Diversity Score
26
+288%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
70.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 68.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+53%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.4%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 74.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
24.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2011
from 21.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.1%
+15.5 ptssince 2011
from 42.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 31.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.5%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
40.5%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.9%
−64.2 ptssince 2013
from 77.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Franklin, Arkansas?

Franklin, Arkansas has about 191 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Franklin, Arkansas?

The typical household in Franklin, Arkansas earns about $35,625 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 $49,000, and the typical rent is about $500 a month.

How educated are people in Franklin, Arkansas?

About 2.9% 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 13.8% of people in Franklin, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Franklin, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Franklin, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 7 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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