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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Franklin

Tennessee · 41,842 residents · 44.527 sq mi
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Franklin is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $56,431. The city has more than doubled in size since 1990, adding 21,744 residents. 42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $179,500. Households here earn about 55% more than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.0
US median: 35.2
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

41,842
+108%since 1990
from 20,098 in 1990
1990 – 2025
940 / sq mi
+108%since 1990
from 451 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.0
+3%since 1990
from 32.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
13K34K54K74K94K1990201020202024Franklin
202487K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$56,431
+32%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,348 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$27,276
+68%since 1990
from $16,202 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.7%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 7.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$179,500
+43%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $95,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$758
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $478 in 1990
US average: $602
63.5%
+8.9 ptssince 1990
from 54.6% in 1990
36.5% rent
3.2
+8%since 1990
from 2.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic80.6%(16,192)
Black18%(3,615)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(162)
Asian0.8%(156)
Diversity Score41.2%(8,272)
2000
White, non-Hispanic82.2%(34,377)
Black10.3%(4,316)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(2,025)
Asian1.6%(663)
Diversity Score37%(15,499)
37
−10%since 1990
from 41 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

42.3%
+13.6 ptssince 1990
from 28.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
89.3%
+12.5 ptssince 1990
from 76.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
10.8%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 9.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.4 min
−30%since 1990
from 20.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Franklin, Tennessee?

Franklin, Tennessee has about 41,842 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Franklin, Tennessee?

The typical household in Franklin, Tennessee earns about $56,431 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Franklin, Tennessee expensive?

In Franklin, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $179,500, and the typical rent is about $758 a month.

How educated are people in Franklin, Tennessee?

About 42.3% of adults age 25 and over in Franklin, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Franklin, Tennessee?

About 6.7% of people in Franklin, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Franklin, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Franklin, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 21,744 residents, a change of about 108 percent over that period.

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

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