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Franklin

Maryland · 373 residents · 0.28 sq mi
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Franklin is home to 373 people in Maryland. The median age is 55.8, about 17 years above the US median. The poverty rate is 50.3%, above the 12.5% national rate. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 4% of adults. Owners hold 28% of the housing stock. Households here earn about 75% less than in Maryland as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 55.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
28% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

373
+5%since 2023
from 356 in 2023
2010 – 2024
1,351 / sq mi
+5%since 2023
from 1,290 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
55.8
+1%since 2023
from 55.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.28 sq mi
Population, 20102024
145207270332394201020202024Franklin
2024373
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 1415.8%(59)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 198.6%(32)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 241.9%(7)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 340%(0)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 449.1%(34)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 548.6%(32)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6432.7%(122)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7412.1%(45)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 844.8%(18)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over6.4%(24)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$26,193
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $14,738 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$15,182
+56%since 2023
from $9,718 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
3.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2023
from 7.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
50.3%
−37.3 ptssince 2023
from 87.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.304
−3%since 2023
from 0.313 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance39.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical39.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade16.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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

$65,500
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
$507
+101%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $245 in 2023
US average: $1,442
28.2%
−11.4 ptssince 2023
from 39.5% in 2023
71.8% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
1.76 people
−20%since 2023
from 2.19 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
11.2%
−22.1 ptssince 2023
from 33.3% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
2.5
2010 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
22
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(347)
Black2.5%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(357)
Black2.4%(9)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
10
+68%since 2023
from 6 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.9%(7)
Ancestry
German24.9%(93)
English16.9%(63)
Swedish5.9%(22)
Irish3.8%(14)
Section 05

Education

4.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 5.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
75.3%
+6.7 ptssince 2023
from 68.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
2.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 3.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
36.3%
−7.5 ptssince 2023
from 43.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
67.7%
US average: 74.6%
12.3%
+12.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
6.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

57.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 60.4% in 2023
42.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 39.6% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
3.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 3.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
58.5%
−6.9 ptssince 2023
from 65.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
8.8%
−5.3 ptssince 2023
from 14.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
67.8%
−16.7 ptssince 2023
from 84.5% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
87.4%
US average: 95.5%
70.0%
US average: 87.7%
98.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married46.8%(73)
Married12.2%(19)
Widowed13.5%(21)
Divorced27.6%(43)
Women 15+
Never married54.4%(86)
Married8.9%(14)
Widowed12.7%(20)
Divorced24.1%(38)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

8.8%
−5.3 ptssince 2023
from 14.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
31.0%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
4.6%
US average: 13.8%
32.7%
US average: 18.4%
69.9%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.0%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
31.0%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
73.9%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era44.4%(4)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 9 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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How many people live in Franklin, Maryland?

Franklin, Maryland has about 373 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Franklin, Maryland?

The typical household in Franklin, Maryland earns about $26,193 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Franklin, Maryland expensive?

In Franklin, Maryland, the median home is worth about $65,500, and the typical rent is about $507 a month.

How educated are people in Franklin, Maryland?

About 4.4% of adults age 25 and over in Franklin, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Franklin, Maryland?

About 50.3% of people in Franklin, Maryland 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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