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Franklin

Kansas · 650 residents · 1.709 sq mi
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Franklin has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $65,784. Population has declined 15% since 2023. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $104,300. At a median age of 29.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 29.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
650
−15%since 2023
from 763 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
380 / sq mi
−15%since 2023
from 446 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
29.0
+2%since 2023
from 28.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
335455575694814201020202024Franklin
2024650
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,784
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $51,528 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,109
+28%since 2023
from $18,904 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.5%
+11.8 ptssince 2023
from 14.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.8%
−12.3 ptssince 2023
from 33.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.284
−12%since 2023
from 0.321 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade23.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information19.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade14%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.9%
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%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$104,300
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $116,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,107
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $983 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
65.8%
−12.1 ptssince 2023
from 77.9% in 2023
34.2% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−16.6 ptssince 2023
from 16.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.9%
−10.6 ptssince 2023
from 37.5% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.6
−30%since 2023
from 2.3 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
61
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(757)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(6)
Diversity Score2%(15)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98%(637)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2%(13)
Diversity Score4.9%(32)
Diversity Score
5
+151%since 2023
from 2 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.6%
−14.2 ptssince 2023
from 22.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.8%
+8.4 ptssince 2023
from 71.4% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 1.8% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.7 min
−13%since 2023
from 14.5 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
93.1%
+5.3 ptssince 2023
from 87.8% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.7%
−8.1 ptssince 2023
from 9.8% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 2.4% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 73.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.6%
−7.3 ptssince 2023
from 19.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.4%
−15.4 ptssince 2023
from 40.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2023
from 46.5% in 2023
Female
48.8%
−4.7 ptssince 2023
from 53.5% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.1%
−4.5 ptssince 2023
from 7.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 13.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
17.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 17.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 87.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 97.4% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 2.6% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Franklin, Kansas?

Franklin, Kansas has about 650 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Franklin, Kansas?

The typical household in Franklin, Kansas earns about $65,784 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Franklin, Kansas expensive?

In Franklin, Kansas, the median home is worth about $104,300, and the typical rent is about $1,107 a month.

How educated are people in Franklin, Kansas?

About 8.6% of adults age 25 and over in Franklin, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Franklin, Kansas?

About 20.8% of people in Franklin, Kansas 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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