State
County
Land Area (mi²)
41.6 sq mi
Density (mi²)
2,097.90/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
2.43%
Growth Since 2010
39.61%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Metro Population
1,993,500
World Population Review
Franklin, Tennessee Population 2021
87,237
Franklin is a city located in Williamson County Tennessee. It is also the county seat of Williamson County. With a 2020 population of 87,237, it is the 7th largest city in Tennessee and the 392nd largest city in the United States . Franklin is currently growing at a rate of 2.43% annually and its population has increased by 39.61% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 62,487 in 2010. Franklin reached it's highest population of 87,237 in 2021. Spanning over 42 miles, Franklin has a population density of 2,098 people per square mile.
The average household income in Franklin is $123,066 with a poverty rate of 6.65%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,481 per month, and the median house value is $412,400. The median age in Franklin is 38.4 years, 37.4 years for males, and 39.6 years for females.
Franklin Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Franklin was:
- White: 83.53%
- Asian: 6.82%
- Black or African American: 6.64%
- Two or more races: 2.34%
- Other race: 0.60%
- Native American: 0.06%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Franklin, Tennessee is 87,237 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 81,027.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 62,487.
Franklin, Tennessee Population 2021
2019 and 2020 population is estimated by projecting the raw 2018 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,993,500 | 29,590 | 1.48% |
| 2020 | 1,963,910 | 29,590 | 1.51% |
| 2019 | 1,934,320 | 29,590 | 1.53% |
| 2018 | 1,904,730 | 30,210 | 1.59% |
| 2017 | 1,874,520 | 33,230 | 1.77% |
| 2016 | 1,841,290 | 36,620 | 1.99% |
| 2015 | 1,804,670 | 36,320 | 2.01% |
| 2014 | 1,768,350 | 33,340 | 1.89% |
| 2013 | 1,735,010 | 31,400 | 1.81% |
| 2012 | 1,703,610 | 29,080 | 1.71% |
| 2011 | 1,674,530 | 23,700 | 1.42% |
| 2010 | 1,650,830 | 0.00% |
Franklin Metro Area Population by Year
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 65,105 | 83.53% |
| Asian | 5,319 | 6.82% |
| Black or African American | 5,178 | 6.64% |
| Two or More Races | 1,824 | 2.34% |
| Some Other Race | 470 | 0.60% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 43 | 0.06% |
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Franklin Population by Race
Franklin Population Pyramid $2021
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Franklin Population by Age
Franklin Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 29,947 | 2.59 | 66.4 |
| Married | 18,190 | 3.08 | 78.3 |
| Non Family | 8,233 | 1.3 | 44.5 |
| Female | 2,725 | 3.1 | 57.4 |
| Male | 799 | 3.03 | 50.9 |
3.04
Average Family Size
2.59
Average Household Size
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Franklin Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,067 | 2.03% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,515 | 2.88% |
| High School Graduate | 6,693 | 12.71% |
| Some College | 7,944 | 15.09% |
| Associates Degree | 3,062 | 5.81% |
| Bachelors Degree | 20,154 | 38.27% |
| Graduate Degree | 12,223 | 23.21% |
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Franklin Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Franklin Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 41,803 | 41,032 | 26,730 |
| Black | 3,760 | 3,133 | 1,289 |
| Asian | 3,441 | 3,364 | 3,047 |
| Hispanic | 2,802 | 1,710 | 742 |
| 2+ Races | 843 | 802 | 547 |
| Other Race | 296 | 281 | 138 |
| Native American | 37 | 37 | 29 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 88.55%.
Franklin Educational Attainment by Race
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$58,243
Average Earnings
$78,985
Average Male
$42,943
Average Female
Franklin Earnings by Educational Attainment
Franklin Language by Age
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Franklin Language
87.12% of Franklin residents speak only English, while 12.88% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.39% of the population.
Franklin Language
Franklin Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 60,086 | 2,852 | 4.75% |
| Hispanic | 5,343 | 1,170 | 21.90% |
| Black | 5,151 | 666 | 12.93% |
| Asian | 5,297 | 375 | 7.08% |
| Multiple | 1,824 | 118 | 6.47% |
| Other | 470 | 19 | 4.04% |
6.65%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.11%
Male Poverty Rate
8.04%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Franklin
The race most likely to be in poverty in Franklin is Hispanic, with 21.90% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Franklin is Other, with 4.04% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.47%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.14%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.57%.
Franklin Poverty
Franklin Poverty Rate by Education
Franklin Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
60.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
65.7%
Male Marriage Rate
55.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Franklin Married by Age and Sex
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Franklin Marriage
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.
Franklin Marital Status by Race
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Franklin Marital Status
Franklin Veterans by War
Franklin Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,926 | 5.92% |
| Black | 198 | 4.68% |
| 2+ Races | 119 | 12.09% |
| Asian | 54 | 1.45% |
Franklin Veterans by Race
Franklin Veterans by Education
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2.95%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.04%
Veteran Disability Rate
Franklin Veterans by Education
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70.8%
Labor Force Participation
68.5%
Employment Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
Franklin Employment by Age
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Franklin Employment by Race
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Franklin Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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88.28%
Native Born
11.72%
Foreign Born
7.66%
Non Citizen
4.06%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
88.28% of Franklin residents were born in the United States, with 36.35% having been born in Tennessee. 7.66% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Franklin Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 87,237 | 2,070 | 2.43% |
| 2020 | 85,167 | 2,070 | 2.49% |
| 2019 | 83,097 | 2,070 | 2.55% |
| 2018 | 81,027 | 2,762 | 3.53% |
| 2017 | 78,265 | 3,570 | 4.78% |
| 2016 | 74,695 | 2,122 | 2.92% |
| 2015 | 72,573 | 1,953 | 2.77% |
| 2014 | 70,620 | 1,744 | 2.53% |
| 2013 | 68,876 | 2,517 | 3.79% |
| 2012 | 66,359 | 2,002 | 3.11% |
| 2011 | 64,357 | 1,537 | 2.45% |
| 2010 | 62,820 | 20,978 | 4.15% |
| 2000 | 41,842 | 21,744 | 7.61% |
| 1990 | 20,098 | 7,691 | 4.94% |
| 1980 | 12,407 | 3,003 | 2.81% |
| 1970 | 9,404 | 2,427 | 3.03% |
| 1960 | 6,977 | 1,502 | 2.45% |
| 1950 | 5,475 | 1,355 | 2.88% |
| 1940 | 4,120 | 743 | 2.01% |
| 1930 | 3,377 | 254 | 0.79% |
| 1920 | 3,123 | 199 | 0.66% |
| 1910 | 2,924 | 724 | 2.89% |
| 1900 | 2,200 | 0.00% |