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Franklin

Georgia · 999 residents (2025 est.) · 3.216 sq mi
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Franklin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,917. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $366,700. With a median age of 52.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 57% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 161%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
958
+6%since 2000
from 902 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
298 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 280 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
52.4
+31%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:999 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8159371K1K1K1990201020202024Franklin
2024958
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,917
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,125 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,523
+73%since 2000
from $14,142 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
17.8%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 28.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.507
+11%since 2010
from 0.455 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information13.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$366,700
+161%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$570
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
29.1%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 35.0% in 2000
70.9% rent
Vacancy rate
12.7%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.1%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 29.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
11.1
+176%since 2000
from 4.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
62
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68.1%(614)
Black29.9%(270)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score54.6%(493)
2024
White, non-Hispanic78.3%(750)
Black14.6%(140)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(4)
Asian0.6%(6)
Other6.1%(58)
Diversity Score45.3%(434)
Diversity Score
45
−17%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.2%
+26.4 ptssince 2000
from 51.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.4%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
+21%since 2000
from 18.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.1%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 78.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.9%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% 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
27.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−16.0 ptssince 2011
from 16.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
44.4%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 51.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
26.7%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.6%
−44.4 ptssince 2009
from 69.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 38.3% in 2009
Female
61.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.7%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
42.9%
+19.5 ptssince 2012
from 23.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.0%
−61.9 ptssince 2013
from 72.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.0%
+36.8 ptssince 2017
from 39.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2016
from 97.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2016
from 2.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Franklin, Georgia?

Franklin, Georgia has about 958 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Franklin, Georgia?

The typical household in Franklin, Georgia earns about $32,917 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Franklin, Georgia expensive?

In Franklin, Georgia, the median home is worth about $366,700, and the typical rent is about $570 a month.

How educated are people in Franklin, Georgia?

About 13.2% of adults age 25 and over in Franklin, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Franklin, Georgia?

About 26.0% of people in Franklin, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Franklin, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Franklin, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 102 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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