Franklin is a city located in Heard County, Georgia. Franklin has a 2026 population of 989. It is also the county seat of Heard County. Franklin is currently growing at a rate of 0.51% annually and its population has increased by 2.91% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 961 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.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 52.4 years
Female: 56.5 years
Male: 45.8 years
There are 833 adults, (215 of whom are seniors) in Franklin.
Female: 593 (61.9%)
Male: 365 (38.1%)
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.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 750 | 78.29% |
| Black or African American | 140 | 14.61% |
| Two or more races | 53 | 5.53% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.63% |
| Other race | 5 | 0.52% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.42% |
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%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $76,250 | - |
| Families | $60,250 | $66,861 |
| Households | $32,917 | $47,558 |
| Non Families | $12,233 | $20,665 |
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