Franklin is a city located in Robertson County Texas. Franklin has a 2024 population of 1,768. It is also the county seat of Robertson County. Franklin is currently growing at a rate of 2.31% annually and its population has increased by 10.02% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,607 in 2020.
The average household income in Franklin is $65,799 with a poverty rate of 22.54%. The median age in Franklin is 36.6 years: 32.1 years for males, and 37.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Franklin was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,011 | 67.49% |
| Black or African American | 359 | 23.97% |
| Two or more races | 118 | 7.88% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.47% |
| Other race | 3 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 553 | 2.48 | 49 | 51 |
| Married | 209 | 2.78 | 62.2 | 37.8 |
| Non Family | 178 | 1.07 | 40.4 | 59.6 |
| Female | 96 | 4.2 | 58.3 | 41.7 |
| Male | 70 | 2.81 | 18.6 | 81.4 |
3.09
Average Family Size
2.48
Average Household Size
49.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 72 | 7.54% |
| Associates Degree | 69 | 7.23% |
| Bachelors Degree | 153 | 16.02% |
| Graduate Degree | 39 | 4.08% |
| High School Graduate | 401 | 41.99% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17 | 1.78% |
| Some College | 204 | 21.36% |
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 | 630 | 580 | 157 |
| Black | 210 | 186 | 3 |
| 2+ Races | 101 | 89 | 28 |
| Hispanic | 62 | 56 | 4 |
| Native American | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| Other Race | 3 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 27.72%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,591 | $55,326 | $50,909 |
| Graduate Degree | $70,536 | $0 | $62,188 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $69,191 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $57,917 | $58,438 | $0 |
| Overall | $47,188 | $58,021 | $25,938 |
| Some College | $36,538 | $63,542 | $35,096 |
$47,188
Average Earnings
$58,021
Average Male
$25,938
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.48% of Franklin residents speak only English, while 4.52% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.01% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 935 | 249 | 26.63% |
| Black | 333 | 47 | 14.11% |
| Multiple | 96 | 13 | 13.54% |
22.54%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.31%
Male Poverty Rate
27.21%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Franklin is White, with 26.63% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Franklin is Multiple, with 13.54% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 11.43%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.35%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 39.8%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30.88% |
| High School | 20.64% |
| Some College | 18.97% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.82% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 7.04% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 13.57% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $64,688 | $76,555 |
| Households | $54,688 | $65,799 |
| Married Families | $92,009 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $39,382 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.1%
Male Marriage Rate
38.9%
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 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
51
Number of Veterans
45
Male Veterans
6
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 39 |
| Second Gulf War | 6 |
| First Gulf War | 4 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 35 |
| 55 to 64 | 10 |
| 35 to 54 | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39 | 5.17% |
| Black | 8 | 3.31% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 3.85% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
23.53%
Veteran Poverty Rate
68.63%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.9%
Labor Force Participation
48.1%
Employment Rate
7.4%
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
87.32%
Born in Franklin
99.6%
Native Born
0.4%
Foreign Born
0.2%
Non Citizen
0.2%
Naturalized
99.6% of Franklin residents were born in the United States, with 87.32% having been born in Texas. 0.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,969 | 40 | 2.07% |
| 2028 | 1,929 | 40 | 2.12% |
| 2027 | 1,889 | 41 | 2.22% |
| 2026 | 1,848 | 40 | 2.21% |
| 2025 | 1,808 | 40 | 2.26% |
| 2024 | 1,768 | 40 | 2.31% |
| 2023 | 1,728 | 7 | 0.41% |
| 2022 | 1,721 | 15 | 0.88% |
| 2021 | 1,706 | 99 | 6.16% |
| 2020 | 1,607 | -41 | -2.49% |
| 2019 | 1,648 | -7 | -0.42% |
| 2018 | 1,655 | 24 | 1.47% |
| 2017 | 1,631 | 18 | 1.12% |
| 2016 | 1,613 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 2015 | 1,612 | 7 | 0.44% |
| 2014 | 1,605 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 2013 | 1,604 | -12 | -0.74% |
| 2012 | 1,616 | -5 | -0.31% |
| 2011 | 1,621 | 11 | 0.68% |
| 2010 | 1,610 | 0 | 0% |