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Franklin

Pennsylvania · 6,545 residents · 4.677 sq mi
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Franklin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,732. Population has declined 9% since 2000. Median home value is $61,300. With a median age of 42.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 31% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,545
−9%since 2000
from 7,212 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,399 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 1,542 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.4
+7%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K7K7K7K1990201020202024Franklin
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,732
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,063 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,150
+41%since 2000
from $16,414 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.446
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,300
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$514
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $388 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.4%
−27.2 ptssince 2000
from 57.6% in 2000
45.7% rent
Vacancy rate
8.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(6,808)
Black3.1%(224)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(48)
Asian0.3%(24)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.1%(726)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(6,060)
Black2.7%(177)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(83)
Asian0.7%(47)
Other1.3%(85)
Diversity Score14.6%(954)
Diversity Score
15
+45%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.9%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.8 min
+58%since 2000
from 10.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
14.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.5%
−26.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
51.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.3%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Franklin, Pennsylvania?

Franklin, Pennsylvania has about 6,545 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Franklin, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Franklin, Pennsylvania earns about $34,732 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Franklin, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Franklin, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $61,300, and the typical rent is about $514 a month.

How educated are people in Franklin, Pennsylvania?

About 20.7% of adults age 25 and over in Franklin, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Franklin, Pennsylvania?

About 16.3% of people in Franklin, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Franklin, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Franklin, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 784 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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