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Franklin

Iowa · 143 residents · 0.156 sq mi
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Franklin has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,375. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $90,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.3
US median: 37.2
Average education
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
143
+5%since 2000
from 136 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
917 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 872 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.3
−1%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
851131411691971990201020202024Franklin
2024148
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,375
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,125 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$22,853
+26%since 2000
from $18,129 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.405
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance17.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical17.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing9.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Information6.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,000
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
56.7%
−41.6 ptssince 2000
from 98.2% in 2000
13.3% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+11%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(142)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.8%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
14.2%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
+96%since 2000
from 11.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.7%
−18.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
Female
54.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
3.2%
−41.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Franklin, Iowa?

Franklin, Iowa has about 143 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Franklin, Iowa?

The typical household in Franklin, Iowa earns about $43,375 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 $90,000.

How educated are people in Franklin, Iowa?

About 24.8% 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 9.6% 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 20 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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