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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Franklinton

Louisiana · 4,007 residents · 4.371 sq mi
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Franklinton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $14,100. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $43,100. The poverty rate of 39.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

4,007
+10%vs 2000
vs 3,657 in 2000
1990 – 2025
917 / sq mi
+10%vs 2000
vs 837 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
32.4
−15%vs 2000
vs 38.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
4K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Franklinton
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$14,100
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $20,955 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$6,642
−41%vs 2000
vs $11,273 in 2000
US average: $14,340
39.4%
+8.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 31.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$43,100
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $52,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$268
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $370 in 2000
US average: $450
66.9%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 68.1% in 2000
33.1% rent
3.1
+22%vs 2000
vs 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic49%(1,965)
Black51%(2,042)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score62.5%(2,503)
62
−1%vs 2000
vs 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.5%
−4.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
56.9%
−10.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 67.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.0%
−3.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.6 min
+14%vs 2000
vs 19.7 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 Franklinton, Louisiana?

Franklinton, Louisiana has about 4,007 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Franklinton, Louisiana?

The typical household in Franklinton, Louisiana earns about $14,100 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 $43,100, and the typical rent is about $268 a month.

How educated are people in Franklinton, Louisiana?

About 11.5% 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 39.4% of people in Franklinton, Louisiana 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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