Franklin city, Louisiana
City
Population: 6,557
(2023 estimate)
Located in
Louisiana , Louisiana
Census Bureau data for Franklin city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Franklin city
- What is the median household income in Franklin city?
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The median household income in Franklin city is $46,278 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Franklin city?
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The poverty rate in Franklin city is 22.2% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Franklin city?
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$98,200 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Franklin city?
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The median gross rent in Franklin city is $861 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Franklin city residents have a college degree?
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9.9% of adults in Franklin city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Demographics
Total Population
6,557
Median Age
40.0
Female
52.5%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
White (non-Hisp.) 37.6%
Black 46.1%
Asian 0.4%
Two or More 10.7%
Other 2.9%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$46,278
±$12,276
-$13,745 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$65,573
Median Family Income
$61,572
Poverty Rate
22.2%
+8.0 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
24.5%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
27.5%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
19.7%
Household Income Distribution
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
3,103
Owner-Occupied
58.1%
Renter-Occupied
41.9%
Vacancy Rate
20.0%
Median Home Value
$98,200
-$110,500 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$861
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
31.1%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
43.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
82.8%
Bachelor's or Higher
9.9%
-16.7 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
3.2%
Some College / Associate
16.8%
Less Than High School
4.5%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
52.9%
Unemployment Rate
0.8%
-5.5 pp vs. state
Work from Home
5.6%
Self-Employed
3.9%
Government Workers
14.6%
Private For-Profit
81.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
23.3 min
Drove Alone
84.9%
Carpool
6.2%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
5.6%
Walked
0.8%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
2,482
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
43.8%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
19.7%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 18: 24.7%
Working age (18–64): 75.3%
65 and over: 19.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
2.0%
Naturalized Citizen
34.9%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
2.5%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
5.2%
With a Disability
18.7%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
96.4%
Uninsured
3.6%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
83.2%
Has a Computer
85.3%
Same House 1 Year Ago
87.8%
Moved from Abroad
0.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023