Population 8,250 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Franklin City
Household size in Franklin City
| Period | Franklin City | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.36 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.37 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.28 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.35 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.01 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Franklin City are small: just 2.35 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Franklin City
| Period | Franklin City | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.0 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.1 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.0 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.3 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | −2.7 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Franklin City is a little younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 38.3, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 41.0, even as the national median rose. Residents skew youngest in the southeast and oldest in the northwest.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Franklin City
| Period | Franklin City | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.5% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.6% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 18.1% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 20.0% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in five households in Franklin City (20.0%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 1.5 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Only four of Virginia's 133 counties have a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Franklin City
Renters in Franklin City
| Period | Franklin City | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 53.7% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 56.4% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 48.4% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 46.1% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −7.6 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in Franklin City than nationally: 46.1% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 38.1% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Rentals cluster in the south; owners are most common in the northwest. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 7.6 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Franklin City
| Period | Franklin City | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.7% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.9% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.8% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.4% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.6 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
More homes sit empty in Franklin City than nationally: 13.4%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy has risen 3.6 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Franklin City
| Period | Franklin City | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1969 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1973 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1970 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1968 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | −1 | +5 | +6 |
Franklin City is a place of older homes: half were built before 1968, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the southeast has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Franklin City
| Period | Franklin City | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $843 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $986 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $876 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,121 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$278 | +$600 | +$606 |
The median renter in Franklin City pays $1,121 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $278 a month from 2006–10, a 33% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 35.2% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the west and lowest in the south.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Franklin City
Bachelor's degrees in Franklin City
| Period | Franklin City | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.9% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.7% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.8% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 26.9% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.0 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in Franklin City than nationally: 26.9% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 9.0 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the southeast.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Franklin City
| Period | Franklin City | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 74.2% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 77.9% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.8% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 85.7% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +11.4 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in seven adults in Franklin City never finished high school, more than nationally: 85.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma has risen 11.4 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Franklin City has a lower share of high school graduates than the great majority of Virginia counties.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Franklin City
| Period | Franklin City | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.6% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 14.8% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.7% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.0% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Franklin City runs well above the national rate: 9.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Only three of Virginia's 133 counties have higher unemployment. Unemployment is down 3.6 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Franklin City compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin City | 2.35 | 38.3 | 20.0% | 46.1% | 13.4% | 1968 | $1,121 | 26.9% | 85.7% | 9.0% |
| Southampton County | 2.38 | 47.8 | 10.1% | 23.9% | 10.6% | 1983 | $1,018 | 20.3% | 87.8% | 5.6% |
| Suffolk City | 2.64 | 39.4 | 13.3% | 29.3% | 7.6% | 1992 | $1,673 | 33.5% | 91.3% | 5.1% |
| Greensville County | 2.57 | 41.9 | 22.4% | 33.7% | 19.6% | 1982 | $1,024 | 16.3% | 81.5% | 5.8% |
| Emporia City | 2.45 | 37.3 | 22.6% | 61.9% | 21.1% | 1961 | $1,029 | 17.9% | 80.4% | 2.6% |
| Chesapeake City | 2.73 | 38.9 | 12.7% | 25.6% | 4.7% | 1989 | $1,815 | 36.7% | 94.2% | 4.7% |
| Brunswick County | 2.16 | 45.7 | 17.4% | 25.6% | 18.8% | 1980 | $954 | 16.9% | 82.9% | 3.7% |
| Mecklenburg County | 2.18 | 48.2 | 12.6% | 31.7% | 25.3% | 1981 | $845 | 20.0% | 85.8% | 3.0% |
| Halifax County | 2.46 | 46.1 | 13.9% | 25.4% | 21.2% | 1976 | $876 | 19.3% | 83.4% | 4.1% |
| Pittsylvania County | 2.36 | 47.6 | 11.7% | 21.3% | 14.4% | 1981 | $876 | 16.0% | 85.7% | 4.5% |
| Danville City | 2.18 | 40.8 | 16.1% | 52.2% | 14.2% | 1962 | $861 | 19.3% | 86.8% | 5.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: White Pine County, NV · Arthur County, NE · Atchison County, KS · Atchison County, MO · Atkinson County, GA · Atoka County, OK · Audubon County, IA · Aurora County, SD · Baker County, OR · Barbour County, WV
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Franklin City. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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