Population 8,791 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Franklin
Household size in Franklin
| Period | Franklin | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.56 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.43 | 2.50 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.15 | 2.49 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.41 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.15 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
The average household in Franklin has 2.41 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has dropped from 2.56 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the southeast.
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
| Period | Franklin | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.4 | 40.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.8 | 42.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.4 | 43.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.5 | 44.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.1 | +3.5 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Franklin is 43.5 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 39.4 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the center, the oldest in the northeast.
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
| Period | Franklin | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.6% | 9.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.6% | 9.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.0% | 8.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.0% | 8.5% | 11.6% |
| Change | −6.6 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in Franklin than nationally: 9.0%, against 11.6%. The picture is much the same across New Hampshire. The single-parent share has fallen 6.6 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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
Renters in Franklin
| Period | Franklin | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.3% | 27.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 40.9% | 29.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 37.8% | 28.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 36.3% | 27.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | −0.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting in Franklin is about as common as it is nationally: 36.3% of households rent, against 34.8%. Renters make up a bigger share here than in New Hampshire as a whole (27.2%). Among homeowners, 42.3% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 2.1 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
| Period | Franklin | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.9% | 12.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.6% | 12.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.5% | 12.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.3% | 11.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
A few more homes sit empty in Franklin than nationally: 11.3%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy has edged down 0.6 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally.
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
| Period | Franklin | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1956 | 1971 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1952 | 1972 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1957 | 1973 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1961 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +5 | +6 |
Franklin is a place of older homes: half were built before 1961, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the center. Only five of the 68 New Hampshire cities with 5,000+ people have older homes.
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
| Period | Franklin | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $816 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $833 | $1,094 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $838 | $1,224 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,150 | $1,597 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$334 | +$580 | +$606 |
The median renter in Franklin pays $1,150 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $334 a month from 2006–10, a 41% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 26.6% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
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
Bachelor's degrees in Franklin
| Period | Franklin | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.0% | 33.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.9% | 35.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.0% | 37.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.3% | 41.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.3 pts | +7.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Franklin: 18.3% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 4.3 points, mirroring the country. Of the 68 New Hampshire cities with 5,000+ people, only two have a lower share of college graduates.
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
| Period | Franklin | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.2% | 91.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.4% | 92.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.9% | 93.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.1% | 94.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.9 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Franklin is a bit above the national rate: 91.1% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Still, the rate is lower than in New Hampshire overall (94.5%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 5.9 points, mirroring the country.
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
| Period | Franklin | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.6% | 5.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.6% | 6.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.2% | 3.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.8% | 3.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Franklin runs below the national rate: 3.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has fallen 2.8 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
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 compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin | 2.41 | 43.5 | 9.0% | 36.3% | 11.3% | 1961 | $1,150 | 18.3% | 91.1% | 3.8% |
| Webster Lake | 2.35 | 49.1 | 9.9% | 15.0% | 17.0% | 1964 | $1,246 | 24.3% | 90.4% | 3.6% |
| Northfield | 2.93 | 42.5 | 15.3% | 22.0% | 13.4% | 1981 | $1,151 | 14.5% | 90.4% | 5.3% |
| Tilton | 2.37 | 45.0 | 12.0% | 31.5% | 10.1% | 1969 | $1,073 | 27.7% | 91.5% | 3.2% |
| East Andover | 2.34 | 45.1 | 6.6% | 10.2% | 18.3% | 1974 | $1,151 | 31.7% | 91.6% | 1.8% |
| Lochmere | 2.19 | 45.3 | 26.2% | 33.4% | 21.1% | 1974 | $1,034 | 22.5% | 88.8% | 4.8% |
| Sanbornton | 2.66 | 44.0 | 10.5% | 15.4% | 23.0% | 1984 | $1,267 | 36.8% | 92.2% | 4.0% |
| Gerrish | 2.35 | 51.1 | 4.0% | 12.8% | 4.2% | 1985 | $1,624 | 25.9% | 89.7% | 3.4% |
| Salisbury | 2.52 | 50.2 | 6.9% | 4.6% | 11.6% | 1980 | $1,739 | 33.8% | 94.1% | 4.2% |
| Gardners Grove | 2.67 | 40.3 | 2.1% | 32.5% | 17.3% | 1985 | $1,175 | 15.4% | 96.6% | 0.0% |
| Salisbury Heights | 2.49 | 50.8 | 6.9% | 5.6% | 12.4% | 1982 | $1,769 | 35.9% | 95.0% | 4.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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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. 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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