Population 113,421 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Franklin
Household size in Franklin
| Period | Franklin | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.70 | 2.57 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.72 | 2.63 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.73 | 2.64 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.76 | 2.56 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.05 | −0.01 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
The typical household in Franklin holds 2.76 people, slightly more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.70, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the southeast and smallest in the northeast.
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 | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.5 | 36.6 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.2 | 37.3 | 39.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.7 | 37.9 | 39.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.5 | 38.0 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.0 | +1.5 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
At 41.5, the median age in Franklin is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The population here is older than in the wider Nashville area, where the median age is 38.0. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 39.5, 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
| Period | Franklin | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.7% | 11.7% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.8% | 11.6% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.5% | 10.7% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.5% | 10.7% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Franklin: 5.5% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 1.2 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 202 Tennessee cities with 5,000+ people, only 13 have a lower 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
Renters in Franklin
| Period | Franklin | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.5% | 31.5% | 30.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.6% | 34.2% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.1% | 34.2% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 28.6% | 34.8% | 33.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +6.0 pts | +3.3 pts | +2.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Franklin own their homes; 28.6% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. Just over a third of owners (34.9%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the northeast and least common in the northwest. The renter share has risen 6.0 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.6% | 9.1% | 11.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.0% | 8.8% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.5% | 8.5% | 11.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.4% | 8.2% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Franklin than nationally: 6.4%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged up 0.8 points, 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
| Period | Franklin | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1991 | 1984 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1992 | 1985 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1995 | 1988 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1999 | 1992 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +9 | +6 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Franklin is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1999, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1991 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the center. Of the 202 Tennessee cities with 5,000+ people, only 17 have newer 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 | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,336 | $905 | $761 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,341 | $986 | $837 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,777 | $1,212 | $961 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,144 | $1,653 | $1,286 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$808 | +$749 | +$526 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Franklin costs $2,144 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $808 a month from 2006–10, a 60% jump, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 27.4% 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 east; the most affordable are in the center.
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 | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 53.8% | 30.1% | 23.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 56.4% | 32.0% | 25.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 61.7% | 36.3% | 27.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 65.5% | 41.0% | 31.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.7 pts | +10.9 pts | +7.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Franklin: 65.5% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 11.7 points, in line with the national trend. Of the 202 Tennessee cities with 5,000+ people, only three have a higher 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 | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.3% | 86.5% | 83.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.8% | 88.0% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.5% | 90.0% | 87.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.7% | 91.7% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | +5.1 pts | +6.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Franklin: 95.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Only 18 of the 202 Tennessee cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of high school graduates.
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 | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.5% | 7.2% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.4% | 7.8% | 9.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.0% | 3.9% | 5.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.4% | 3.6% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | −3.6 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Franklin has been strong: just 2.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 2.1 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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 | 2.76 | 41.5 | 5.5% | 28.6% | 6.4% | 1999 | $2,144 | 65.5% | 95.7% | 2.4% |
| Douglas | 3.03 | 47.0 | 3.3% | 6.4% | 7.5% | 2002 | $2,963 | 56.9% | 93.6% | 3.6% |
| Brentwood | 2.80 | 44.6 | 3.9% | 19.2% | 5.6% | 1997 | $2,446 | 73.2% | 97.6% | 2.4% |
| Bingham | 2.60 | 55.4 | 1.7% | 9.7% | 8.6% | 1980 | $2,082 | 52.6% | 96.6% | 3.5% |
| Rudderville | 2.82 | 44.0 | 7.9% | 10.1% | 15.9% | 1997 | $2,243 | 69.6% | 98.4% | 3.6% |
| Peytonsville | 3.00 | 40.4 | 7.5% | 22.5% | 7.7% | 2000 | $2,336 | 62.3% | 94.0% | 1.6% |
| Forest Hills | 2.71 | 49.0 | 3.7% | 3.4% | 8.2% | 1968 | $2,001 | 82.4% | 97.6% | 0.6% |
| Leipers Fork | 2.63 | 51.7 | 4.5% | 10.3% | 10.0% | 1990 | $1,738 | 39.1% | 92.6% | 4.1% |
| Nolensville | 3.27 | 39.2 | 5.2% | 8.6% | 3.6% | 2008 | $2,347 | 65.3% | 96.3% | 2.5% |
| Oak Hill | 2.56 | 45.8 | 2.5% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 1968 | $2,217 | 82.1% | 98.9% | 1.7% |
| Kingfield | 2.60 | 52.9 | 3.2% | 14.0% | 10.4% | 1990 | $1,603 | 37.5% | 89.7% | 4.5% |
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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