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CITY · 2020 ACS

Franklin

Massachusetts · 33,261 residents · 26.639 sq mi
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Franklin is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $118,193. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $432,800. Poverty is rare here, at 5.3% of residents. Households here earn about 40% more than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
33,261
Unchangedsince 2019
from 33,256 in 2019
2010 – 2025
Median age
41.6
+1%since 2019
from 41.1 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
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202433K
201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 54.5%(1,503)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.6%(1,873)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 147%(2,334)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 198.7%(2,886)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.7%(2,236)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 349.9%(3,286)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4411.5%(3,812)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5415.6%(5,190)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6415.7%(5,215)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 748.9%(2,948)
US avg: 10%
75 to 844.1%(1,365)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.8%(613)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$118,193
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $122,607 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$54,319
+1%since 2019
from $53,944 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
68.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2019
from 71.8% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2019
from 4.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services10.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade8.5%
US avg: 10%
Public administration7.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$432,800
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $432,700 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,468
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,378 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2019
from 80.7% in 2019
23.0% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+4%since 2019
from 3.5 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(29,664)
Black0.9%(301)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(531)
Asian5.8%(1,915)
Other2.5%(845)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.1%(28,305)
Black1.9%(635)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(1,221)
Asian5.5%(1,829)
Other2.4%(810)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Colombian1%(348)
Puerto Rican0.9%(288)
Mexican0.1%(42)
Guatemalan0.1%(21)
Spaniard0.1%(19)
Salvadoran0.1%(17)
Asian origin
Chinese2.8%(929)
Asian Indian2.1%(713)
Korean0.3%(106)
Filipino0.2%(81)
Vietnamese0.1%(35)
Mongolian0%(16)
Burmese0%(8)
Pacific Islander origin
Samoan0%(6)
Ancestry
Irish25.4%(8,560)
Italian21.8%(7,322)
English12%(4,052)
German7.7%(2,581)
French Canadian5.5%(1,845)
French4.7%(1,578)
Polish4.5%(1,500)
American4.4%(1,491)
Scottish2.2%(735)
Swedish1.8%(622)
Russian1.7%(587)
Romanian1.6%(528)
+ 32 more ancestry groups with data
Portuguese1.3%(422)
Dutch1%(324)
Scotch-Irish0.9%(294)
Greek0.9%(290)
Danish0.7%(241)
British0.7%(239)
Lithuanian0.6%(214)
Cape Verdean0.6%(204)
Norwegian0.5%(183)
Swiss0.5%(158)
Canadian0.4%(134)
Lebanese0.4%(120)
Austrian0.2%(80)
Armenian0.2%(71)
Brazilian0.2%(66)
Finnish0.2%(63)
Slovene0.2%(63)
Welsh0.2%(58)
Australian0.2%(57)
Syrian0.1%(47)
Slovak0.1%(41)
Turkish0.1%(37)
Belgian0.1%(26)
West Indian0.1%(23)
Czech0.1%(18)
Jamaican0.1%(18)
Iranian0%(5)
Haitian0%(5)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest French Canadian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
55.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 55.7% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 97.3% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
24.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 23.7% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.2 min
−1%since 2019
from 36.7 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2019
from 79.2% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 3.7% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 4.1% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 72.7% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
55.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 55.6% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 48.2% in 2019
Female
52.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 51.8% in 2019
Foreign born
8.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2019
from 6.8% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 0.9% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married35.2%(4,763)
Married57.6%(7,807)
Widowed1.9%(251)
Divorced5.3%(724)
Women 15+
Never married30%(4,261)
Married55.2%(7,838)
Widowed6.3%(900)
Divorced8.4%(1,199)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Franklin, Massachusetts?

Franklin, Massachusetts has about 33,261 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Franklin, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Franklin, Massachusetts earns about $118,193 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Franklin, Massachusetts expensive?

In Franklin, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $432,800, and the typical rent is about $1,468 a month.

How educated are people in Franklin, Massachusetts?

About 55.3% of adults age 25 and over in Franklin, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Franklin, Massachusetts?

About 5.3% of people in Franklin, Massachusetts 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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