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Franklin Springs

Georgia · 1,155 residents · 2.179 sq mi
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Franklin Springs has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,286. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 52% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $131,700. At a median age of 20.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 28% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 20.9
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,155
+52%since 2000
from 762 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
530 / sq mi
+52%since 2000
from 350 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
20.9
−7%since 2000
from 22.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4326298271K1K1990201020202024Franklin Springs
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,286
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,714 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,073
+57%since 2000
from $15,321 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing5.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Other services1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance0.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$131,700
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$758
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $428 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.7%
−18.0 ptssince 2000
from 70.7% in 2000
47.3% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+57%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(682)
Black6.7%(51)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(11)
Asian1.7%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.9%(175)
2020
White, non-Hispanic69.9%(807)
Black15.6%(180)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(105)
Asian0.7%(8)
Other1.4%(16)
Diversity Score55.2%(638)
Diversity Score
55
+141%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.6%
−9.9 ptssince 2000
from 44.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
22.7%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 29.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
+35%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.4%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2011
from 2.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 49.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.1%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.4%
+18.9 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
Female
42.6%
−18.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.0%
−71.0 ptssince 2013
from 85.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Franklin Springs, Georgia?

Franklin Springs, Georgia has about 1,155 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Franklin Springs, Georgia?

The typical household in Franklin Springs, Georgia earns about $44,286 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Franklin Springs, Georgia expensive?

In Franklin Springs, Georgia, the median home is worth about $131,700, and the typical rent is about $758 a month.

How educated are people in Franklin Springs, Georgia?

About 34.6% of adults age 25 and over in Franklin Springs, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Franklin Springs, Georgia?

About 9.5% of people in Franklin Springs, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Franklin Springs, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Franklin Springs, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 657 residents, a change of about 132 percent over that period.

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

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