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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Franklin

Virginia · 7,864 residents · 8.277 sq mi
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Franklin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,357. Population has declined 6% since 2000. Median home value is $65,700. Households here earn about 39% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

7,864
−6%vs 2000
vs 8,346 in 2000
1990 – 2025
950 / sq mi
−6%vs 2000
vs 1,008 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.7
−11%vs 2000
vs 39.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
8K8K8K9K9K1990201020202024Franklin
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,357
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $31,687 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,212
−40%vs 2000
vs $18,573 in 2000
US average: $14,340
20.6%
+0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 19.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$65,700
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $93,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$324
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $493 in 2000
US average: $450
53.8%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 53.7% in 2000
46.2% rent
3.2
+9%vs 2000
vs 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic45.5%(3,800)
Black52.1%(4,351)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(46)
Asian0.8%(65)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.9%(5,331)
1990
White, non-Hispanic46.3%(3,642)
Black53.2%(4,186)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(17)
Asian0.2%(14)
Other0.3%(22)
Diversity Score63%(4,957)
63
−1%vs 2000
vs 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.4%
−2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
61.9%
−9.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 71.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
6.0%
+0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.8 min
+3%vs 2000
vs 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Franklin, Virginia?

Franklin, Virginia has about 7,864 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Franklin, Virginia?

The typical household in Franklin, Virginia earns about $20,357 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Franklin, Virginia expensive?

In Franklin, Virginia, the median home is worth about $65,700, and the typical rent is about $324 a month.

How educated are people in Franklin, Virginia?

About 14.4% of adults age 25 and over in Franklin, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Franklin, Virginia?

About 20.6% of people in Franklin, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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