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Franklin CDP (Merced County)

California · 7,392 residents · 2.025 sq mi
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Franklin CDP (Merced County) has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,295. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $308,200. The poverty rate of 22.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 41% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,392
−1%since 2023
from 7,487 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
3,650 / sq mi
−1%since 2023
from 3,697 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
35.4
+4%since 2023
from 34.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
6K6K7K7K8K201020202024Franklin CDP (Merced County)
20247K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,295
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $56,274 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,416
+9%since 2023
from $20,556 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2023
from 31.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 23.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.438
+4%since 2023
from 0.422 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction12.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance10.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Information10.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical10.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade7.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$308,200
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $285,700 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,399
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,450 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 78.3% in 2023
21.0% rent
Vacancy rate
6.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 6.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
56.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 52.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 51.9% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.3
+4%since 2023
from 5.1 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
40
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic13.2%(985)
Black3.6%(271)
Hispanic / Latino55.6%(4,162)
Asian26.4%(1,974)
Other1.3%(95)
Diversity Score75.3%(5,640)
2024
White, non-Hispanic13%(962)
Black6%(445)
Hispanic / Latino58%(4,285)
Asian21.8%(1,611)
Other1.2%(89)
Diversity Score74.5%(5,505)
Diversity Score
74
−1%since 2023
from 75 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 10.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
70.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 70.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.2% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
+6%since 2023
from 22.0 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 85.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 6.6% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.1%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 8.1% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 8.2% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 50.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 19.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 33.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 52.9% in 2023
Female
49.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 47.1% in 2023
Foreign born
23.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 25.1% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 4.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 16.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 7.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 80.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
35.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 33.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
41.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 41.1% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Franklin CDP (Merced County), California?

Franklin CDP (Merced County), California has about 7,392 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Franklin CDP (Merced County), California?

The typical household in Franklin CDP (Merced County), California earns about $58,295 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Franklin CDP (Merced County), California expensive?

In Franklin CDP (Merced County), California, the median home is worth about $308,200, and the typical rent is about $1,399 a month.

How educated are people in Franklin CDP (Merced County), California?

About 13.2% of adults age 25 and over in Franklin CDP (Merced County), California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Franklin CDP (Merced County), California?

About 22.9% of people in Franklin CDP (Merced County), California live below the federal poverty line.

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

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