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Franklin

Kansas · 473 residents · 1.709 sq mi
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Franklin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,333. Population has fallen 20% since 2019, a loss of 117 residents. The poverty rate of 43.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 45% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
85% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
473
−20%since 2019
from 590 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Median age
37.5
+2%since 2019
from 36.7 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
335455575694814201020202024Franklin
2024650
201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 56.6%(31)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 98.2%(39)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 147.8%(37)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 197.2%(34)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.4%(21)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3413.3%(63)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4411%(52)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5411%(52)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6412.5%(59)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7410.1%(48)
US avg: 10%
75 to 847.4%(35)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over0.4%(2)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,333
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $48,162 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,679
−2%since 2019
from $15,993 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.7%
−10.8 ptssince 2019
from 26.5% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
43.3%
+20.2 ptssince 2019
from 23.1% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
85.0%
−15.0 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
15.0% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(574)
Black2.7%(16)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(422)
Black1.1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.6%(8)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
German15.4%(95)
Italian15.1%(93)
Scottish11.3%(70)
English7.8%(48)
French4.2%(26)
Hungarian3.9%(24)
Irish1.8%(11)
Danish1.5%(9)
Polish1.1%(7)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Italian population · Largest Scottish population · Largest English population · Largest French population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 24.4% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 78.8% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2019
from 5.9% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.2 min
−47%since 2019
from 34.2 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 86.7% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 11.4% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2019
from 66.8% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.8%
−7.2 ptssince 2019
from 51.9% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.5%
+7.1 ptssince 2019
from 45.4% in 2019
Female
47.5%
−7.1 ptssince 2019
from 54.6% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married23.2%(65)
Married76.8%(215)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married28.9%(73)
Married61.3%(155)
Widowed6.7%(17)
Divorced3.2%(8)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Franklin, Kansas?

Franklin, Kansas has about 473 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Franklin, Kansas?

The typical household in Franklin, Kansas earns about $33,333 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Franklin, Kansas?

About 24.7% 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 43.3% 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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