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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Franklin

Kentucky · 7,607 residents · 14.896 sq mi
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Franklin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,161. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $42,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

7,607
−5%vs 2000
vs 7,996 in 2000
1990 – 2025
511 / sq mi
−5%vs 2000
vs 537 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.8
−1%vs 2000
vs 36.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$19,161
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $32,001 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,742
−41%vs 2000
vs $16,467 in 2000
US average: $14,340
19.6%
+5.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$42,400
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $73,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$300
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $478 in 2000
US average: $450
66.0%
+0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 65.6% in 2000
34.0% rent
2.2
−3%vs 2000
vs 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.6%(6,441)
Black16.7%(1,335)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(65)
Asian0.8%(61)
Other0%
Diversity Score38.4%(3,068)
1990
White, non-Hispanic81.1%(6,169)
Black18.3%(1,391)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(42)
Asian0.3%(24)
Other0.3%(23)
Diversity Score39.6%(3,009)
40
+3%vs 2000
vs 38 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.4%
−3.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
55.3%
−13.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 68.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.3%
−1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.2 min
+5%vs 2000
vs 13.6 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, Kentucky?

Franklin, Kentucky has about 7,607 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Franklin, Kentucky?

The typical household in Franklin, Kentucky earns about $19,161 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Franklin, Kentucky expensive?

In Franklin, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $42,400, and the typical rent is about $300 a month.

How educated are people in Franklin, Kentucky?

About 7.4% of adults age 25 and over in Franklin, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Franklin, Kentucky?

About 19.6% of people in Franklin, Kentucky 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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