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Nebraska · 883 residents (2025 est.) · 0.992 sq mi
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Franklin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,375. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 19% 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 $89,200. With a median age of 48.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 30% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
946
−8%since 2000
from 1,026 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
954 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 1,034 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
48.0
Unchangedsince 2000
from 48.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:883 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7579131K1K1K1990201020202024Franklin
2024946
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,375
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,315 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,560
+128%since 2000
from $15,181 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.3%
+20.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.485
+19%since 2010
from 0.409 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing18.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction18.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Information12.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance11.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services4.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade4.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,200
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$791
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $349 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
17.1% rent
Vacancy rate
15.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.0%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.5%
+16.1 ptssince 2009
from 29.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.7
+32%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
69
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(1,010)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(10)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.7%(27)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.1%(833)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino6%(57)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.6%(53)
Diversity Score27.2%(258)
Diversity Score
27
+921%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.3 min
+34%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
91.4%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 79.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 1.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 53.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.8%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.4%
−29.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
56.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.2%
−38.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
28.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2012
from 25.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.0%
−82.9 ptssince 2013
from 87.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2017
from 72.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2016
from 98.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2016
from 1.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Franklin, Nebraska?

Franklin, Nebraska has about 946 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Franklin, Nebraska?

The typical household in Franklin, Nebraska earns about $53,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Franklin, Nebraska expensive?

In Franklin, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $89,200, and the typical rent is about $791 a month.

How educated are people in Franklin, Nebraska?

About 18.7% of adults age 25 and over in Franklin, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Franklin, Nebraska?

About 14.6% of people in Franklin, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Franklin, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Franklin, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 180 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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