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Franklin

County:
Heard County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
3.216
State:
Georgia

Franklin is a city located in Heard County, Georgia. Franklin has a 2026 population of 1,002. It is also the county seat of Heard County. Franklin is currently growing at a rate of 0.3% annually and its population has increased by 3.73% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 966 in 2020.

The median household income in Franklin is $32,917 with a poverty rate of 25.99%. The median age in Franklin is 52.4 years: 45.8 years for males, and 56.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 61.6 males.

1K
Total Population
312
Density (mi²)
3 0.3%
Growth

Franklin Population

Franklin Population

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,00230.3%
2025999181.83%
2024981121.24%
202396960.62%
2022963151.58%
2021948-18-1.86%
202096620.21%
2019951353.82%
2018916-36-3.78%
201795270.74%
2016945-3-0.32%
2015948-10-1.04%
201495830.31%
2013955-12-1.24%
2012967-8-0.82%
2011975-18-1.81%
2010984-1-0.1%

Median Age

Overall: 52.4 years
Female: 56.5 years
Male: 45.8 years

Franklin Adults

There are 833 adults, (215 of whom are seniors) in Franklin.

Sex Ratio

Female: 593 (61.9%)
Male: 365 (38.1%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Franklin includes 78.29% White, 14.61% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White75078.29%
Black or African American14014.61%
Two or more races535.53%
Asian60.63%
Other race50.52%
Native American40.42%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Native American40.42%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White75078.29%
Black or African American14014.61%
Two or more races535.53%
Asian60.63%
Other race50.52%

Franklin Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Franklin's average per capita income is $38,500. Household income levels show a median of $32,917. The poverty rate stands at 25.99%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$76,250-
Families$60,250$66,861
Households$32,917$47,558
Non Families$12,233$20,665

$38,500

Average Income

$32,917

Median Household Income

25.99%

Poverty Rate

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)