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Franklin

New Hampshire · 8,477 residents · 27.433 sq mi
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Franklin has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $48,369. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $191,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 83%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,477
+1%since 2000
from 8,405 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
309 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 306 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.2
+8%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,369
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,613 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,420
+19%since 2000
from $17,155 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.386
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information15.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$191,400
+83%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$828
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $524 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.0%
−13.6 ptssince 2000
from 57.6% in 2000
39.6% rent
Vacancy rate
11.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
43.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.0
+66%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(8,089)
Black0.4%(30)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(100)
Asian0.5%(43)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.2%(433)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(8,072)
Black0.5%(40)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(133)
Asian0.8%(64)
Other1.2%(100)
Diversity Score9.8%(827)
Diversity Score
10
+89%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
+45%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 79.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.6%
−37.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
51.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.2%
−37.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Franklin, New Hampshire?

Franklin, New Hampshire has about 8,477 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Franklin, New Hampshire earns about $48,369 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 $191,400, and the typical rent is about $828 a month.

How educated are people in Franklin, New Hampshire?

About 14.2% 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 16.0% 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 173 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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