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Franklin

County:
St. Mary Parish
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
9.961
State:
Louisiana

Franklin is a city located in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana. Franklin has a 2026 population of 6,091. It is also the county seat of St. Mary Parish. Franklin is currently declining at a rate of -1.55% annually and its population has decreased by -8.68% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,670 in 2020.

The median household income in Franklin is $39,518 with a poverty rate of 27.28%. The median age in Franklin is 37.7 years: 39.8 years for males, and 37.2 years for females. For every 100 females there are 82.9 males.

6.1K
Total Population
612
Density (mi²)
-96 -1.55%
Growth

Franklin Population

Franklin Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20266,091-96-1.55%
20256,187-97-1.54%
20246,284-64-1.01%
20236,348-102-1.58%
20226,450-80-1.23%
20216,530-140-2.1%
20206,670-36-0.54%
20196,724-74-1.09%
20186,798-141-2.03%
20176,939-218-3.05%
20167,157-142-1.95%
20157,299-77-1.04%
20147,376-70-0.94%
20137,446-21-0.28%
20127,467-109-1.44%
20117,576-72-0.94%
20107,648-12-0.16%
20008,354-650-7.22%
19909,004-580-6.05%
19809,5842592.78%
19709,3256527.52%
19608,6732,52941.16%
19506,1441,87043.75%
19404,2741,00330.66%
19303,271-233-6.65%
19203,504-353-9.15%
19103,8571,16543.28%
19002,69200%

Median Age

Overall: 37.7 years
Female: 37.2 years
Male: 39.8 years

Franklin Adults

There are 4,640 adults, (1,216 of whom are seniors) in Franklin.

Sex Ratio

Female: 3,532 (54.7%)
Male: 2,929 (45.3%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Franklin includes 49.64% Black or African American, 37.25% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American3,20749.64%
White2,40737.25%
Two or more races5258.13%
Other race1652.55%
Native American1322.04%
Asian250.39%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races2263.5%
Other race1302.01%
White60.09%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American3,20749.64%
White2,40137.16%
Two or more races2994.63%
Native American1322.04%
Other race350.54%
Asian250.39%

Franklin Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Franklin 's average per capita income is $32,500. Household income levels show a median of $39,518. The poverty rate stands at 27.28%.

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$82,946-
Families$57,273$67,419
Households$39,518$54,257
Non Families$26,739$33,355

$32,500

Average Income

$39,518

Median Household Income

27.28%

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)