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Franklin

West Virginia · 495 residents · 0.562 sq mi
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Franklin has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,857. Population has fallen 38% since 2000, a loss of 302 residents. Median home value is $111,400. With a median age of 50.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
495
−38%since 2000
from 797 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
881 / sq mi
−38%since 2000
from 1,418 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.4
+13%since 2000
from 44.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2854566288009711990201020202024Franklin
2024435
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,857
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,125 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,031
+80%since 2000
from $15,609 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.4%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade13.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade11%
US avg: 10%
Information6.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$111,400
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$575
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $343 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 62.2% in 2000
37.1% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−26%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(476)
Black1.4%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.1%(10)
Diversity Score11.3%(56)
Diversity Score
11
+92%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 85.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
−7%since 2000
from 26.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
52.9%
−18.8 ptssince 2009
from 71.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.2%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 0.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.8%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 53.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.3%
−38.7 ptssince 2009
from 73.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
Female
52.2%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.4%
−78.9 ptssince 2013
from 85.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Franklin, West Virginia?

Franklin, West Virginia has about 495 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Franklin, West Virginia earns about $57,857 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 $111,400, and the typical rent is about $575 a month.

How educated are people in Franklin, West Virginia?

About 26.1% 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 16.2% 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 419 residents, a change of about -46 percent over that period.

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

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