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Franklin

Iowa · 163 residents · 0.156 sq mi
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Franklin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,500. Population has grown 20% since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $29,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

163
+20%vs 2000
vs 136 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,045 / sq mi
+20%vs 2000
vs 872 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.2
−14%vs 2000
vs 40.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
851131411691971990201020202024Franklin
2024148
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,500
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $33,125 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2023
$7,749
−57%vs 2000
vs $18,129 in 2000
US average: $14,340
11.7%
+6.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$29,200
−38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $62,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
100.0%
+1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 98.2% in 2000
0.0% rent
1.3
−31%vs 2000
vs 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(163)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
−100%vs 2000
vs 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.0%
−9.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
65.3%
−21.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 87.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.0%
+0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.6 min
+116%vs 2000
vs 11.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Franklin, Iowa?

Franklin, Iowa has about 163 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Franklin, Iowa?

The typical household in Franklin, Iowa earns about $22,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Franklin, Iowa expensive?

In Franklin, Iowa, the median home is worth about $29,200.

How educated are people in Franklin, Iowa?

About 4.0% 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 11.7% of people in Franklin, Iowa 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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