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Franklin

West Virginia · 721 residents · 0.562 sq mi
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Franklin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,784. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $119,300. With a median age of 55.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 55.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
721
−10%since 2000
from 797 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,283 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 1,418 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
55.5
+25%since 2000
from 44.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2854566288009711990201020202024Franklin
2024435
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,784
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,125 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,348
+11%since 2000
from $15,609 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.7%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.6%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.407
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade11%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$119,300
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$428
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $343 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
24.0%
−38.2 ptssince 2000
from 62.2% in 2000
36.4% rent
Vacancy rate
17.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.6
+39%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(772)
Black2%(16)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.9%(47)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(694)
Black1%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(5)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other1.8%(13)
Diversity Score9.4%(68)
Diversity Score
9
+60%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.8%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 85.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.9%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
−18%since 2000
from 26.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
68.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 71.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
18.5%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
11.7%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.3%
−53.7 ptssince 2009
from 73.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
Female
59.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.4%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 36.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Franklin, West Virginia?

Franklin, West Virginia has about 721 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Franklin, West Virginia?

The typical household in Franklin, West Virginia earns about $32,784 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Franklin, West Virginia expensive?

In Franklin, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $119,300, and the typical rent is about $428 a month.

How educated are people in Franklin, West Virginia?

About 14.8% of adults age 25 and over in Franklin, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Franklin, West Virginia?

About 19.6% of people in Franklin, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Franklin, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Franklin, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 193 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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