Franklin is a city located in Venango County, Pennsylvania. Franklin has a 2025 population of 5,900 . It is also the county seat of Venango County . Franklin is currently declining at a rate of -0.56% annually and its population has decreased by -2.7% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,064 in 2020.
The average household income in Franklin is $70,931 with a poverty rate of 17.22%. The median age in Franklin is 43 years: 38.7 years for males, and 44.7 years for females. For every 100 females there are 92.0 males.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Franklin includes 85.46% White, 4.75% Black or African American, 4.12% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian and multiracial populations.
White (85.46%)
Two or more races (5.44%)
Black or African American (4.75%)
Other race (4.12%)
Asian (0.23%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,150 | 85.46% |
| Two or more races | 328 | 5.44% |
| Black or African American | 286 | 4.75% |
| Other race | 248 | 4.12% |
| Asian | 14 | 0.23% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Franklin's average per capita income is $34,794. Household income levels show a median of $54,955. The poverty rate stands at 17.22%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $95,208 | - |
| Families | $71,702 | $88,900 |
| Households | $54,955 | $70,931 |
| Non Families | $29,183 | $37,490 |
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