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Franklin

County:
Simpson County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
15.109
State:
Kentucky

Franklin is a city located in Simpson County, Kentucky. Franklin has a 2026 population of 10,682. It is also the county seat of Simpson County. Franklin is currently growing at a rate of 0.75% annually and its population has increased by 4.65% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,207 in 2020.

The median household income in Franklin is $59,052 with a poverty rate of 17.09%. The median age in Franklin is 35.8 years: 31.2 years for males, and 39.6 years for females. For every 100 females there are 103.0 males.

10.7K
Total Population
707
Density (mi²)
79 0.75%
Growth

Franklin Population

Franklin Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202610,682790.75%
202510,603790.75%
202410,524470.45%
202310,4771421.37%
202210,335830.81%
202110,252450.44%
202010,207130.13%
20199,001620.69%
20188,9391551.76%
20178,784200.23%
20168,764330.38%
20158,731650.75%
20148,666300.35%
20138,636620.72%
20128,5741111.31%
20118,463-17-0.2%
20108,480720.86%
20007,9963895.11%
19907,607-131-1.69%
19807,7381,18518.08%
19706,5531,23423.2%
19605,31997622.47%
19504,34340310.23%
19403,94088428.93%
19303,056-98-3.11%
19203,154912.97%
19103,06300%

Median Age

Overall: 35.8 years
Female: 39.6 years
Male: 31.2 years

Franklin Adults

There are 7,836 adults, (1,687 of whom are seniors) in Franklin.

Sex Ratio

Female: 5,104 (49.3%)
Male: 5,256 (50.7%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Franklin includes 80.98% White, 8.65% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White8,39080.98%
Two or more races9789.44%
Black or African American8968.65%
Other race660.64%
Asian230.22%
Native American70.07%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races2612.52%
Other race660.64%
White360.35%
Asian10.01%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White8,35480.64%
Black or African American8968.65%
Two or more races7176.92%
Asian220.21%
Native American70.07%

Franklin Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Franklin 's average per capita income is $39,597. Household income levels show a median of $59,052. The poverty rate stands at 17.09%.

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$76,908-
Families$73,182$88,878
Households$59,052$71,729
Non Families$26,580$37,557

$39,597

Average Income

$59,052

Median Household Income

17.09%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

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)