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Franklin

Louisiana · 7,660 residents · 9.961 sq mi
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Franklin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,359. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $77,300. The poverty rate of 28.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 26% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% 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
7,660
−8%since 2000
from 8,354 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
769 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 839 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.6
+10%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K8K9K9K1990201020202024Franklin
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,359
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,844 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,083
+40%since 2000
from $12,943 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
28.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 27.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.438
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade12.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade11%
US avg: 7.2%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing5.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services0.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,300
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$539
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $370 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
27.4%
−38.6 ptssince 2000
from 66.0% in 2000
37.7% rent
Vacancy rate
12.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.6%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+3%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic47.1%(3,934)
Black49.8%(4,162)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(66)
Asian0.3%(24)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.8%(5,331)
2010
White, non-Hispanic39.2%(3,006)
Black56%(4,289)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(142)
Asian0.6%(43)
Other1.5%(112)
Diversity Score65.4%(5,013)
Diversity Score
65
+3%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
69.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 69.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
+64%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 77.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% 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
17.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.9%
−35.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Female
55.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.9%
−32.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Franklin, Louisiana?

Franklin, Louisiana has about 7,660 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Franklin, Louisiana?

The typical household in Franklin, Louisiana earns about $32,359 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Franklin, Louisiana expensive?

In Franklin, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $77,300, and the typical rent is about $539 a month.

How educated are people in Franklin, Louisiana?

About 10.2% of adults age 25 and over in Franklin, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Franklin, Louisiana?

About 28.7% of people in Franklin, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Franklin, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Franklin, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,482 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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