Franklin is a city located in Williamson County Tennessee. Franklin has a 2024 population of 90,026. It is also the county seat of Williamson County. Franklin is currently growing at a rate of 1.66% annually and its population has increased by 6.98% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 84,154 in 2020.
The average household income in Franklin is $146,750 with a poverty rate of 4.84%. The median age in Franklin is 37.8 years: 37.5 years for males, and 38.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Franklin was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 64,820 | 75.75% |
| Asian | 7,678 | 8.97% |
| Two or more races | 6,794 | 7.94% |
| Black or African American | 4,935 | 5.77% |
| Other race | 1,074 | 1.26% |
| Native American | 274 | 0.32% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 33,158 | 2.56 | 64.3 | 35.7 |
| Married | 19,115 | 3.19 | 77.9 | 22.1 |
| Non Family | 10,419 | 1.26 | 41.2 | 58.8 |
| Female | 2,774 | 3.09 | 62.7 | 37.3 |
| Male | 850 | 2.78 | 45.6 | 54.4 |
3.11
Average Family Size
2.56
Average Household Size
64.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 943 | 1.64% |
| Associates Degree | 3,263 | 5.68% |
| Bachelors Degree | 22,826 | 39.76% |
| Graduate Degree | 14,078 | 24.52% |
| High School Graduate | 6,621 | 11.53% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,437 | 2.5% |
| Some College | 8,235 | 14.35% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 44,033 | 43,008 | 29,085 |
| Asian | 4,798 | 4,508 | 4,033 |
| Hispanic | 3,638 | 2,648 | 1,170 |
| 2+ Races | 3,441 | 2,784 | 1,366 |
| Black | 3,419 | 3,267 | 1,576 |
| Other Race | 820 | 687 | 405 |
| Native American | 169 | 156 | 95 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 97.67%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 84.06%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $75,964 | $103,864 | $58,425 |
| Graduate Degree | $98,292 | $113,034 | $84,363 |
| High School Graduate | $41,798 | $50,867 | $33,889 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,763 | $37,053 | $15,765 |
| Overall | $70,963 | $88,823 | $55,845 |
| Some College | $50,027 | $61,218 | $37,588 |
$70,963
Average Earnings
$88,823
Average Male
$55,845
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.39% of Franklin residents speak only English, while 13.61% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.49% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 63,178 | 2,708 | 4.29% |
| Black | 4,584 | 595 | 12.98% |
| Hispanic | 6,236 | 467 | 7.49% |
| Asian | 7,665 | 358 | 4.67% |
| Multiple | 6,784 | 289 | 4.26% |
| Other | 1,074 | 67 | 6.24% |
4.84%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.73%
Male Poverty Rate
5.88%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Franklin is Black, with 12.98% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Franklin is Multiple, with 4.26% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.76%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.08%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.38%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.2% |
| High School | 9.42% |
| Some College | 5.23% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.81% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 27.64% |
| Male Unemployed | 7.27% |
| Female Employed | 3.51% |
| Male Employed | 1.98% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $141,373 | $174,422 |
| Households | $115,000 | $146,750 |
| Married Families | $153,164 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $64,061 | $83,354 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
57.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
62.0%
Male Marriage Rate
53.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
3,372
Number of Veterans
3,170
Male Veterans
202
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 998 |
| Vietnam | 991 |
| First Gulf War | 650 |
| Korea | 279 |
| World War II | 29 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 1,157 |
| 35 to 54 | 801 |
| 65 to 74 | 614 |
| 55 to 64 | 430 |
| 18 to 34 | 370 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,749 | 5.52% |
| Black | 288 | 7.55% |
| 2+ Races | 238 | 5.33% |
| Hispanic | 228 | 5.01% |
| Asian | 39 | 0.75% |
| Other Race | 30 | 3.46% |
| Native American | 28 | 10.22% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.52%
Veteran Poverty Rate
18.62%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.6%
Labor Force Participation
67.9%
Employment Rate
2.4%
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
35.1%
Born in Franklin
88.52%
Native Born
11.48%
Foreign Born
7.9%
Non Citizen
3.58%
Naturalized
88.52% of Franklin residents were born in the United States, with 35.1% having been born in Tennessee. 7.9% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 97,366 | 1,468 | 1.53% |
| 2028 | 95,898 | 1,468 | 1.55% |
| 2027 | 94,430 | 1,468 | 1.58% |
| 2026 | 92,962 | 1,468 | 1.6% |
| 2025 | 91,494 | 1,468 | 1.63% |
| 2024 | 90,026 | 1,468 | 1.66% |
| 2023 | 88,558 | 1,137 | 1.3% |
| 2022 | 87,421 | 1,456 | 1.69% |
| 2021 | 85,965 | 1,811 | 2.15% |
| 2020 | 84,154 | 957 | 1.15% |
| 2019 | 83,197 | 1,933 | 2.38% |
| 2018 | 81,264 | 2,842 | 3.62% |
| 2017 | 78,422 | 3,617 | 4.84% |
| 2016 | 74,805 | 2,159 | 2.97% |
| 2015 | 72,646 | 1,968 | 2.78% |
| 2014 | 70,678 | 1,758 | 2.55% |
| 2013 | 68,920 | 2,532 | 3.81% |
| 2012 | 66,388 | 2,016 | 3.13% |
| 2011 | 64,372 | 1,543 | 2.46% |
| 2010 | 62,829 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 41,842 | 21,744 | 108.19% |
| 1990 | 20,098 | 7,691 | 61.99% |
| 1980 | 12,407 | 3,003 | 31.93% |
| 1970 | 9,404 | 2,427 | 34.79% |
| 1960 | 6,977 | 1,502 | 27.43% |
| 1950 | 5,475 | 1,355 | 32.89% |
| 1940 | 4,120 | 743 | 22% |
| 1930 | 3,377 | 254 | 8.13% |
| 1920 | 3,123 | 199 | 6.81% |
| 1910 | 2,924 | 724 | 32.91% |
| 1900 | 2,200 | -95,166 | -97.74% |