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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Franklinton

Louisiana · 3,657 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 $20,955. Population has declined 9% since 1990. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $52,600. The poverty rate of 31.3% 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: $42,589
Older
median age 38.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,657
−9%since 1990
from 4,007 in 1990
1990 – 2025
837 / sq mi
−9%since 1990
from 917 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.0
+17%since 1990
from 32.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Franklinton
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,955
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,100 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,273
+70%since 1990
from $6,642 in 1990
US average: $21,522
31.3%
−8.1 ptssince 1990
from 39.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$52,600
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$370
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $268 in 1990
US average: $602
68.1%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 66.9% in 1990
31.9% rent
2.5
−18%since 1990
from 3.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic49%(1,965)
Black51%(2,042)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score62.5%(2,503)
2000
White, non-Hispanic46.7%(1,709)
Black51.7%(1,891)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(18)
Asian0.2%(6)
Diversity Score63.2%(2,310)
63
+1%since 1990
from 62 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.7%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 11.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
67.4%
+10.5 ptssince 1990
from 56.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
8.1%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 5.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.7 min
−13%since 1990
from 22.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 3,657 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Franklinton, Louisiana?

The typical household in Franklinton, Louisiana earns about $20,955 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 $52,600, and the typical rent is about $370 a month.

How educated are people in Franklinton, Louisiana?

About 15.7% 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 31.3% 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 350 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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