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Franklin

Georgia · 950 residents · 3.216 sq mi
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Franklin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,722. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $256,300. The poverty rate of 34.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 73% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 121%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
950
+5%since 2000
from 902 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
295 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 280 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.1
+8%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8159371K1K1K1990201020202024Franklin
2024958
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$16,722
−42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,125 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,724
+47%since 2000
from $14,142 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
34.4%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 28.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$256,300
+121%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$337
−40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
27.4%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 35.0% in 2000
72.6% rent
Afford Score
15.3
+280%since 2000
from 4.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic65.8%(625)
Black22.8%(217)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(21)
Asian2.1%(20)
Other3.6%(34)
Diversity Score59.6%(566)
Diversity Score
60
+9%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.0%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
74.4%
+22.6 ptssince 2000
from 51.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.1%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.3 min
+2%since 2000
from 18.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.6%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 78.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
26.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.5%
−7.5 ptssince 2011
from 16.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
40.5%
−10.8 ptssince 2011
from 51.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.9%
−24.1 ptssince 2009
from 69.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
36.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 38.3% in 2009
Female
64.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.7%
−60.2 ptssince 2013
from 72.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Franklin, Georgia?

Franklin, Georgia has about 950 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Franklin, Georgia?

The typical household in Franklin, Georgia earns about $16,722 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 $256,300, and the typical rent is about $337 a month.

How educated are people in Franklin, Georgia?

About 16.0% 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 34.4% 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 94 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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