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Franklinton

Louisiana · 3,576 residents (2025 est.) · 4.371 sq mi
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Franklinton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,235. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $188,500. The poverty rate of 20.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 97%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,602
−2%since 2000
from 3,657 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
824 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 837 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.4
−2%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,576 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Franklinton
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,235
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,955 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,777
+84%since 2000
from $11,273 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.4%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.7%
−10.6 ptssince 2000
from 31.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.452
−13%since 2010
from 0.519 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information25.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade4.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$188,500
+97%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$808
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $370 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
41.0%
−27.1 ptssince 2000
from 68.1% in 2000
59.0% rent
Vacancy rate
20.9%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.9%
−22.7 ptssince 2009
from 37.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.5
+119%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
55
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic46.7%(1,709)
Black51.7%(1,891)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(18)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.2%(2,310)
2024
White, non-Hispanic46.4%(1,672)
Black43%(1,548)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(167)
Asian0%(0)
Other6%(215)
Diversity Score74.3%(2,675)
Diversity Score
74
+18%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.7%
−9.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.8%
+16.4 ptssince 2000
from 67.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.9 min
+46%since 2000
from 19.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.9%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 68.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.5%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.3%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−14.5 ptssince 2011
from 20.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.1%
+6.8 ptssince 2011
from 47.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
26.6%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.0%
−22.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
45.3%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.1%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2012
from 19.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.2%
−75.6 ptssince 2013
from 82.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
70.1%
+26.0 ptssince 2017
from 44.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2016
from 97.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Franklinton, Louisiana?

Franklinton, Louisiana has about 3,602 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Franklinton, Louisiana?

The typical household in Franklinton, Louisiana earns about $34,235 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Franklinton, Louisiana expensive?

In Franklinton, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $188,500, and the typical rent is about $808 a month.

How educated are people in Franklinton, Louisiana?

About 6.7% of adults age 25 and over in Franklinton, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Franklinton, Louisiana?

About 20.7% of people in Franklinton, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Franklinton, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Franklinton, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 405 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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