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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Franklin

Wisconsin · 21,855 residents · 34.575 sq mi
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Franklin is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $43,686. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 7,639 residents. Median home value is $94,600. Poverty is rare here, at 2.1% of residents. Households here earn about 48% more than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.2
US median: 33.0
More educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

21,855
−26%vs 2000
vs 29,494 in 2000
1990 – 2025
632 / sq mi
−26%vs 2000
vs 853 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.2
−12%vs 2000
vs 37.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
20K25K29K34K38K1990201020202024Franklin
202436K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$43,686
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $64,315 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$16,301
−41%vs 2000
vs $27,474 in 2000
US average: $14,340
2.1%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$94,600
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $153,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$564
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $722 in 2000
US average: $450
76.2%
−2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 78.4% in 2000
23.8% rent
2.2
−9%vs 2000
vs 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(26,287)
Black5%(1,489)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(780)
Asian2.1%(618)
Other0%
Diversity Score23%(6,797)
1990
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(20,745)
Black3.6%(797)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(294)
Asian0.6%(122)
Other0.9%(191)
Diversity Score15.1%(3,311)
15
−34%vs 2000
vs 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

23.8%
−5.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 29.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
85.2%
−4.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 90.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
6.1%
−2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.4 min
+49%vs 2000
vs 14.4 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, Wisconsin?

Franklin, Wisconsin has about 21,855 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Franklin, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Franklin, Wisconsin earns about $43,686 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Franklin, Wisconsin expensive?

In Franklin, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $94,600, and the typical rent is about $564 a month.

How educated are people in Franklin, Wisconsin?

About 23.8% of adults age 25 and over in Franklin, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Franklin, Wisconsin?

About 2.1% of people in Franklin, Wisconsin 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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