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Franklin Parish

Louisiana · 19,774 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 $35,759. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $86,600. The poverty rate of 28.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 30% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,774
−7%since 2000
from 21,263 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
32 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 34 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.4
+13%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
19K20K21K22K23K1990201020202024Franklin Parish
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,759
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,964 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,370
+69%since 2000
from $12,675 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.5%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
28.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 28.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12%
US avg: 1.7%
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Construction7.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing4.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,600
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$627
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $313 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.3%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.3% in 2000
28.7% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+31%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic66.8%(14,197)
Black31.5%(6,692)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(160)
Asian0.2%(39)
Other0%
Diversity Score55.8%(11,854)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic62.9%(12,430)
Black32.9%(6,508)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(276)
Asian0.2%(38)
Other1%(200)
Diversity Score59.9%(11,850)
Segregation Score36.7%(7,255)
Diversity Score
60
+7%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
37
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.2%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 61.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
+22%since 2000
from 21.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.9%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 73.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 12.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.9%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 54.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.8%
−29.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
51.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.9%
−68.3 ptssince 2013
from 76.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Home value$141,900+64%
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FRANKLIN PARISH VS
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Income$36,615+2%
Home value$86,300same
Population3,700−81%
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FRANKLIN PARISH VS
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Income$47,028+32%
Home value$93,300+8%
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FRANKLIN PARISH VS
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Income$35,456−1%
Home value$96,200+11%
Population8,844−53%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Franklin Parish, Louisiana?

Franklin Parish, Louisiana has about 19,774 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Franklin Parish, Louisiana earns about $35,759 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 $86,600, and the typical rent is about $627 a month.

How educated are people in Franklin Parish, Louisiana?

About 13.2% 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 28.0% 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 2,613 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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