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Franklin

Pennsylvania · 278 residents · 0.597 sq mi
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Franklin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,125. Population has fallen 37% since 2000, a loss of 164 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $35,600. With a median age of 47.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 46% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
278
−37%since 2000
from 442 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
466 / sq mi
−37%since 2000
from 740 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.6
+5%since 2000
from 45.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1892943995036081990201020202024Franklin
2024265
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,125
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,625 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,072
+57%since 2000
from $15,322 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.3%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.1%
US avg: 10%
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing9.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services8%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration7.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$35,600
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$663
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $330 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
24.8% rent
Afford Score
1.0
−7%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(399)
Black9%(40)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.7%(92)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.1%(231)
Black6.1%(17)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.4%(1)
Diversity Score28.5%(79)
Diversity Score
29
+38%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.5%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.8 min
+47%since 2000
from 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.9%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.9%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 62.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.9%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
54.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.9%
−88.2 ptssince 2013
from 89.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Franklin, Pennsylvania?

Franklin, Pennsylvania has about 278 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Franklin, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Franklin, Pennsylvania earns about $34,125 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 $35,600, and the typical rent is about $663 a month.

How educated are people in Franklin, Pennsylvania?

About 9.3% 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 12.0% 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 295 residents, a change of about -51 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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