Population 19,408 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Franklin Parish
Household size in Franklin Parish
| Period | Franklin Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.51 | 2.66 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.47 | 2.64 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.58 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.52 | 2.59 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.01 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in Franklin Parish run a little small, averaging 2.52 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. The picture is much the same across Louisiana. Households are largest in the northeast and smallest in the west.
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 Parish
| Period | Franklin Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.1 | 36.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.4 | 37.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.3 | 38.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.8 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.7 | +2.2 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Franklin Parish are younger than 40.8 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The population here is older than in Louisiana overall, where the median age is 39.0. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 39.1, as it has nationally.
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 Parish
| Period | Franklin Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.5% | 14.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.9% | 15.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 18.5% | 14.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 15.5% | 15.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | +0.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Franklin Parish: 15.5% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Louisiana as a whole looks much the same. The single-parent share is down 2.0 points from 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 Parish
Renters in Franklin Parish
| Period | Franklin Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.4% | 31.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 29.3% | 33.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.3% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 26.8% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
More than a quarter of households in Franklin Parish rent their homes (26.8%), below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. Among homeowners, 63.6% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the northeast. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged down 0.6 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 Parish
| Period | Franklin Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.0% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.7% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 20.8% | 15.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.7% | 14.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Franklin Parish: 15.7% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is up 2.6 points from 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 Parish
| Period | Franklin Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1974 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1976 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1978 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1979 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +7 | +6 |
The typical home in Franklin Parish was built around 1979, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Homes here are older than in Louisiana as a whole, where the median home dates to 1984. The median year built has moved up from 1974 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the center.
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 Parish
| Period | Franklin Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $518 | $755 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $515 | $831 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $555 | $920 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $832 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$313 | +$366 | +$606 |
The median renter in Franklin Parish pays $832 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $313 a month since 2006–10, up 60%, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 29.8% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. The priciest rents are in the northwest; the most affordable are 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 Parish
Bachelor's degrees in Franklin Parish
| Period | Franklin Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.0% | 22.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.9% | 22.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.3% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.2% | 27.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.2 pts | +5.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Franklin Parish: 18.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 7.2 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Parish
| Period | Franklin Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 70.0% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 72.4% | 83.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 75.2% | 85.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 80.8% | 87.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +10.8 pts | +5.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in five adults in Franklin Parish never finished high school, well above the national share: only 80.8% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 10.8 points, in line with the national trend. Franklin Parish has a lower share of high school graduates than at least four in five Louisiana 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 Parish
| Period | Franklin Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.2% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.7% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.3% | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.9% | 6.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Franklin Parish runs well above the national rate: 7.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 5.3 points from 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 Parish 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 Parish | 2.52 | 40.8 | 15.5% | 26.8% | 15.7% | 1979 | $832 | 18.2% | 80.8% | 7.9% |
| Caldwell Parish | 2.49 | 40.2 | 17.4% | 31.1% | 19.6% | 1987 | $983 | 11.7% | 81.6% | 10.1% |
| Jackson Parish | 2.61 | 42.0 | 13.7% | 30.0% | 23.4% | 1979 | $799 | 14.4% | 85.7% | 8.1% |
| Red River Parish | 2.41 | 42.6 | 13.4% | 22.7% | 13.3% | 1983 | $781 | 13.9% | 83.1% | 5.4% |
| Rankin County | 2.61 | 39.6 | 11.1% | 23.2% | 7.7% | 1994 | $1,250 | 33.4% | 90.8% | 4.3% |
| De Soto Parish | 2.68 | 39.8 | 12.5% | 22.8% | 18.0% | 1989 | $737 | 16.1% | 85.6% | 6.6% |
| Panola County | 2.52 | 42.1 | 10.0% | 20.1% | 18.0% | 1985 | $891 | 17.5% | 86.2% | 2.6% |
| Clarke County | 2.63 | 42.7 | 13.6% | 17.7% | 20.3% | 1985 | $789 | 17.3% | 88.7% | 7.4% |
| Rusk County | 2.68 | 40.1 | 10.0% | 21.2% | 15.2% | 1982 | $1,033 | 18.1% | 84.9% | 4.3% |
| Choctaw County | 2.42 | 45.8 | 9.8% | 17.6% | 25.5% | 1984 | $586 | 15.7% | 86.5% | 4.7% |
| Henderson County | 2.55 | 44.1 | 11.1% | 22.2% | 17.4% | 1989 | $1,067 | 20.3% | 88.0% | 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 Parish. 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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