Franklin is a CDP located in Merced County California. Franklin has a 2024 population of 7,820. Franklin is currently growing at a rate of 1.56% annually and its population has increased by 1.44% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,709 in 2020.
The average household income in Franklin is $67,510 with a poverty rate of 23.55%. The median age in Franklin is 34.2 years: 34.8 years for males, and 33.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Franklin was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Other race | 2,345 | 31.32% |
| Asian | 1,974 | 26.37% |
| White | 1,497 | 19.99% |
| Two or more races | 1,351 | 18.04% |
| Black or African American | 271 | 3.62% |
| Native American | 49 | 0.65% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Other race
Asian
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,053 | 3.65 | 78.3 | 21.7 |
| Married | 1,011 | 4.78 | 77.9 | 22.1 |
| Non Family | 478 | 1.18 | 81.8 | 18.2 |
| Male | 374 | 3.62 | 95.5 | 4.5 |
| Female | 190 | 3.89 | 37.9 | 62.1 |
4.21
Average Family Size
3.65
Average Household Size
78.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 527 | 11.31% |
| Associates Degree | 333 | 7.15% |
| Bachelors Degree | 448 | 9.62% |
| Graduate Degree | 54 | 1.16% |
| High School Graduate | 1,312 | 28.17% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 869 | 18.66% |
| Some College | 1,115 | 23.94% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,743 | 1,949 | 253 |
| Other Race | 1,652 | 991 | 178 |
| White | 849 | 489 | 91 |
| 2+ Races | 848 | 771 | 32 |
| Asian | 760 | 518 | 149 |
| Black | 211 | 211 | 9 |
| Native American | 49 | 43 | 43 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 87.76%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,911 | $41,394 | $61,098 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $42,564 | $56,583 | $38,182 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,727 | $35,486 | $0 |
| Overall | $45,352 | $50,975 | $43,382 |
| Some College | $50,322 | $53,073 | $46,705 |
$45,352
Average Earnings
$50,975
Average Male
$43,382
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
33.04% of Franklin residents speak only English, while 66.96% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 41.11% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1,974 | 778 | 39.41% |
| Hispanic | 4,162 | 563 | 13.53% |
| Other | 2,345 | 457 | 19.49% |
| White | 985 | 317 | 32.18% |
| Black | 271 | 105 | 38.75% |
| Multiple | 1,351 | 3 | 0.22% |
23.55%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.52%
Male Poverty Rate
25.83%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Franklin is Asian, with 39.41% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Franklin is Multiple, with 0.22% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.4%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.29%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.67%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 35.82% |
| High School | 13.64% |
| Some College | 10.5% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.39% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 15.85% |
| Female Employed | 5.78% |
| Male Employed | 5.66% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $63,828 | $74,130 |
| Households | $56,274 | $67,510 |
| Married Families | $63,672 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $29,438 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.7%
Male Marriage Rate
43.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
219
Number of Veterans
219
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 96 |
| Vietnam | 89 |
| First Gulf War | 62 |
| Korea | 30 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 96 |
| 65 to 74 | 48 |
| 75+ | 41 |
| 55 to 64 | 34 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 110 | 3.67% |
| White | 96 | 7.96% |
| Other Race | 60 | 3.17% |
| 2+ Races | 54 | 6.24% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.78% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
57.99%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
50.2%
Labor Force Participation
46.1%
Employment Rate
8.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
69.25%
Born in Franklin
74.94%
Native Born
25.06%
Foreign Born
6.1%
Non Citizen
18.95%
Naturalized
74.94% of Franklin residents were born in the United States, with 69.25% having been born in California. 6.1% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7,820 | 120 | 1.56% |
| 2023 | 7,700 | 119 | 1.57% |
| 2022 | 7,581 | 195 | 2.64% |
| 2021 | 7,386 | -323 | -4.19% |
| 2020 | 7,709 | 780 | 11.26% |
| 2019 | 6,929 | -385 | -5.26% |
| 2018 | 7,314 | -157 | -2.1% |
| 2017 | 7,471 | -115 | -1.52% |
| 2016 | 7,586 | 75 | 1% |
| 2015 | 7,511 | 671 | 9.81% |
| 2014 | 6,840 | 479 | 7.53% |
| 2013 | 6,361 | 284 | 4.67% |
| 2012 | 6,077 | 311 | 5.39% |
| 2011 | 5,766 | -383 | -6.23% |
| 2010 | 6,149 | 0 | 0% |