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Franklin

Texas · 1,470 residents · 1.17 sq mi
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Franklin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,400. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $44,900. Households here earn about 31% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,470
+10%since 1990
from 1,336 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,256 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 1,142 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.8
+3%since 1990
from 35.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Franklin
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,400
+48%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,063 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,490
+69%since 1990
from $8,002 in 1990
US average: $21,522
18.9%
−7.3 ptssince 1990
from 26.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$44,900
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$293
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $258 in 1990
US average: $602
61.9%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 61.7% in 1990
38.1% rent
1.6
−38%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic75.6%(1,010)
Black19%(254)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(77)
Asian0.1%(2)
Diversity Score56.4%(754)
2000
White, non-Hispanic69.9%(1,027)
Black19.5%(287)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(130)
Asian0.4%(6)
Diversity Score56.4%(829)
56
Unchangedsince 1990
from 56 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.1%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 9.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
69.4%
+12.3 ptssince 1990
from 57.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.0%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 3.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.9 min
+14%since 1990
from 17.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Franklin, Texas?

Franklin, Texas has about 1,470 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Franklin, Texas?

The typical household in Franklin, Texas earns about $27,400 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Franklin, Texas expensive?

In Franklin, Texas, the median home is worth about $44,900, and the typical rent is about $293 a month.

How educated are people in Franklin, Texas?

About 13.1% of adults age 25 and over in Franklin, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Franklin, Texas?

About 18.9% of people in Franklin, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Franklin, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Franklin, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 134 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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