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Iowa · 133 residents (2025 est.) · 0.156 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $111,300. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 1.4% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% 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
148
+9%since 2000
from 136 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
949 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 872 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.1
+8%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:133 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
851131411691971990201020202024Franklin
2024148
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$27,579
+52%since 2000
from $18,129 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.4%
+15.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.367
−9%since 2010
from 0.405 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information27.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade13.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance8.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services3.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$111,300
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
90.2%
−8.1 ptssince 2000
from 98.2% in 2000
9.8% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.9%
−13.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(133)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.4%(7)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(144)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.7%(4)
Diversity Score6.6%(10)
Diversity Score
7
+22%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.9%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.5 min
+132%since 2000
from 11.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 83.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.3%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.3%
−30.1 ptssince 2011
from 78.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
17.2%
−35.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.8%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
Female
43.2%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.6%
−38.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2012
from 6.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.4%
−95.1 ptssince 2013
from 96.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
59.0%
−20.8 ptssince 2017
from 79.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Franklin, Iowa?

Franklin, Iowa has about 148 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Franklin, Iowa expensive?

In Franklin, Iowa, the median home is worth about $111,300.

How educated are people in Franklin, Iowa?

About 11.7% of adults age 25 and over in Franklin, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Franklin, Iowa?

About 1.4% of people in Franklin, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Franklin, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Franklin, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 15 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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