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Franklin

New Hampshire · 8,405 residents · 27.433 sq mi
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Franklin has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $34,613. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $82,400. Households here earn about 30% less than the New Hampshire median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,405
+1%since 1990
from 8,304 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
306 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 303 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.3
+11%since 1990
from 33.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,613
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,011 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,155
+42%since 1990
from $12,095 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
12.9%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 10.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,400
−30%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $89,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$524
−16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $471 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
57.6%
−2.1 ptssince 1990
from 59.7% in 1990
42.4% rent
Afford Score
2.4
−28%since 1990
from 3.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99%(8,224)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(66)
Asian0.1%(7)
Diversity Score4.3%(358)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(8,089)
Black0.4%(30)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(100)
Asian0.5%(43)
Diversity Score5.2%(433)
Diversity Score
5
+20%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.6%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 12.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.3%
+7.8 ptssince 1990
from 72.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.4%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 2.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.3 min
−19%since 1990
from 20.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Franklin, New Hampshire?

Franklin, New Hampshire has about 8,405 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Franklin, New Hampshire earns about $34,613 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Franklin, New Hampshire expensive?

In Franklin, New Hampshire, the median home is worth about $82,400, and the typical rent is about $524 a month.

How educated are people in Franklin, New Hampshire?

About 13.6% of adults age 25 and over in Franklin, New Hampshire hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Franklin, New Hampshire?

About 12.9% of people in Franklin, New Hampshire live below the federal poverty line.

Has Franklin, New Hampshire grown since 1990?

Yes, Franklin, New Hampshire has grown since 1990. The population has added about 101 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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