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Franklinton

Ohio · Columbus · 6,781 residents · 1.286 sq mi
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The short version

Franklinton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,462. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $190,034. At a median age of 32.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 36.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 45% less than the Columbus median. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Franklinton; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
23% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,781
Population density
5,273 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
32.4
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,462
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$30,542
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
22.8%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
36.4%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.561
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance18.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical17.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Information10.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade4.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$190,034
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,056
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
23.3%
76.7% rent
Vacancy rate
19.1%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
8.8%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.7%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.2
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic59%(4,002)
Black23.5%(1,593)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(588)
Asian2.3%(159)
Other6.5%(439)
Diversity Score73%(4,952)
2024
White, non-Hispanic59%(4,002)
Black23.5%(1,593)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(588)
Asian2.3%(159)
Other6.5%(439)
Diversity Score73%(4,952)
Diversity Score
73
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.3%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
72.2%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.5%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.5%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.2%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.5%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.6%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.9%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
23.5%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.4%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.8%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.9%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.6%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
Female
53.3%
Foreign born
6.0%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.4%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
28.3%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
18.2%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
75.4%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.6%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.1%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Franklinton, Columbus, Ohio?

Franklinton, Columbus, Ohio has about 6,781 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Franklinton, Columbus, Ohio?

The typical household in Franklinton, Columbus, Ohio earns about $36,462 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Franklinton, Columbus, Ohio expensive?

In Franklinton, Columbus, Ohio, the median home is worth about $190,034, and the typical rent is about $1,056 a month.

How educated are people in Franklinton, Columbus, Ohio?

About 24.3% of adults age 25 and over in Franklinton, Columbus, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Franklinton, Columbus, Ohio?

About 36.4% of people in Franklinton, Columbus, Ohio 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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