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Franklin Parish

Louisiana · 21,263 residents · 624.298 sq mi
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Franklin Parish has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,964. Population has declined 5% since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $42,400. The poverty rate of 28.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 29% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

21,263
−5%since 1990
from 22,387 in 1990
1990 – 2025
34 / sq mi
−5%since 1990
from 36 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.9
+11%since 1990
from 32.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
19K20K21K22K23K1990201020202024Franklin Parish
202419K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,964
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,159 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,675
+67%since 1990
from $7,607 in 1990
US average: $21,522
28.4%
−6.0 ptssince 1990
from 34.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$42,400
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$313
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $235 in 1990
US average: $602
76.3%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 75.6% in 1990
23.7% rent
1.8
−15%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic68.2%(15,273)
Black31.4%(7,031)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(93)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score55.1%(12,328)
2000
White, non-Hispanic66.8%(14,197)
Black31.5%(6,692)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(160)
Asian0.2%(39)
Diversity Score55.8%(11,854)
56
+1%since 1990
from 55 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.8%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 10.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
61.4%
+7.7 ptssince 1990
from 53.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.6%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 3.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.3 min
−2%since 1990
from 21.7 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 Parish, Louisiana?

Franklin Parish, Louisiana has about 21,263 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Franklin Parish, Louisiana?

The typical household in Franklin Parish, Louisiana earns about $22,964 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Franklin Parish, Louisiana expensive?

In Franklin Parish, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $42,400, and the typical rent is about $313 a month.

How educated are people in Franklin Parish, Louisiana?

About 9.8% of adults age 25 and over in Franklin Parish, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Franklin Parish, Louisiana?

About 28.4% of people in Franklin Parish, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Franklin Parish, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Franklin Parish, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,124 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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

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