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New Franklin

Missouri · 1,026 residents (2025 est.) · 1.325 sq mi
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New Franklin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,066. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $139,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,170
+2%since 2000
from 1,145 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
883 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 864 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.4
+4%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,026 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
9911K1K1K1K1990201020202024New Franklin
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,066
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,357 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,760
+103%since 2000
from $14,657 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.1%
+22.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.448
+15%since 2010
from 0.391 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade10.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food4%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$139,500
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$679
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $289 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 67.7% in 2000
32.2% rent
Vacancy rate
14.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
5.9%
−23.1 ptssince 2009
from 29.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.9%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 37.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
+38%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
72
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(1,092)
Black1%(11)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(24)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.6%(87)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(1,063)
Black3.2%(38)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.5%(64)
Diversity Score21.3%(249)
Diversity Score
21
+181%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.3%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.8%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.4 min
+66%since 2000
from 18.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 71.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.9%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.1%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 7.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 58.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.4%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.9%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Female
47.1%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.0%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.4%
−5.5 ptssince 2012
from 25.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.8%
−63.3 ptssince 2013
from 80.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.7%
+20.4 ptssince 2017
from 63.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Franklin, Missouri?

New Franklin, Missouri has about 1,170 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in New Franklin, Missouri?

The typical household in New Franklin, Missouri earns about $55,066 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Franklin, Missouri expensive?

In New Franklin, Missouri, the median home is worth about $139,500, and the typical rent is about $679 a month.

How educated are people in New Franklin, Missouri?

About 20.3% of adults age 25 and over in New Franklin, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Franklin, Missouri?

About 16.0% of people in New Franklin, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has New Franklin, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, New Franklin, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 69 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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