Population 35,817 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Franklin
Household size in Franklin
| Period | Franklin | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.58 | 2.51 | 2.45 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.58 | 2.53 | 2.47 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.47 | 2.51 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.54 | 2.45 | 2.40 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.04 | −0.06 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in Franklin run a little small, averaging 2.54 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Even so, the typical household here is bigger than in the Milwaukee area overall, where it has 2.45 people. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.58, as it has nationally.
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 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.8 | 37.8 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.8 | 38.7 | 39.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.0 | 39.6 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.7 | 39.8 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.9 | +1.9 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Franklin skews older than the country: its median age is 43.7, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 40.8 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the southeast, the oldest in the west.
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 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.4% | 13.0% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.2% | 12.8% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.1% | 12.2% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.2% | 12.2% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.2% of households in Franklin, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged up 0.8 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.6% | 37.2% | 30.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.3% | 39.1% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.2% | 39.9% | 33.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.6% | 39.6% | 32.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | +2.4 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Franklin is largely a place of homeowners: only 22.6% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 38.4% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share has risen 3.0 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.0% | 8.4% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.4% | 8.1% | 10.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.2% | 7.8% | 10.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.9% | 7.2% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Franklin: just 3.9% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy has fallen 3.2 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Franklin has a lower vacancy rate than at least four in five Wisconsin cities.
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 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1987 | 1964 | 1970 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1986 | 1965 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1988 | 1966 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1988 | 1968 | 1974 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Franklin are newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1988, versus 1980 across the U.S. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the northwest has the oldest housing. Franklin has newer homes than the great majority of Wisconsin cities.
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 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $939 | $849 | $758 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $970 | $928 | $821 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,122 | $1,022 | $904 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,426 | $1,290 | $1,139 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$486 | +$441 | +$380 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Franklin costs $1,426 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Still, rents here are higher than in the wider Milwaukee area ($1,290). Rents are up $486 a month from 2006–10, a 52% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 34.9% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.0% | 31.0% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 34.7% | 32.9% | 28.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 40.9% | 35.4% | 30.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 44.8% | 39.2% | 33.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.8 pts | +8.1 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
More than four in ten adults 25 and older in Franklin (44.8%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 9.8 points, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the east and least in the south.
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 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.2% | 88.5% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.3% | 89.5% | 90.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.1% | 91.0% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.2% | 92.2% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | +3.7 pts | +3.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Franklin: 95.2% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 3.0 points, as it has nationally.
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 | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.6% | 7.7% | 6.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.5% | 8.7% | 7.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.4% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.4% | 4.0% | 3.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −3.7 pts | −3.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in Franklin than nationally: unemployment was 3.4%, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 1.2 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. 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 | 2.54 | 43.7 | 7.2% | 22.6% | 3.9% | 1988 | $1,426 | 44.8% | 95.2% | 3.4% |
| Greendale | 2.37 | 41.7 | 12.6% | 33.2% | 4.1% | 1966 | $1,295 | 46.0% | 96.6% | 2.2% |
| Hales Corners | 2.42 | 42.5 | 9.4% | 40.1% | 5.8% | 1964 | $1,333 | 43.8% | 95.6% | 2.3% |
| Greenfield | 2.18 | 42.5 | 8.1% | 45.5% | 4.6% | 1974 | $1,213 | 33.8% | 94.2% | 2.4% |
| Kneeland | 2.42 | 52.5 | 5.2% | 6.0% | 2.0% | 1979 | $2,471 | 20.0% | 92.9% | 2.0% |
| Oak Creek | 2.44 | 39.7 | 6.6% | 42.5% | 3.8% | 1990 | $1,454 | 40.2% | 95.0% | 1.2% |
| Muskego | 2.47 | 47.2 | 5.3% | 15.2% | 3.9% | 1987 | $1,543 | 45.4% | 96.9% | 2.1% |
| South Milwaukee | 2.46 | 40.5 | 11.8% | 33.2% | 6.4% | 1957 | $1,049 | 29.3% | 94.0% | 4.0% |
| West Allis | 2.13 | 40.6 | 12.7% | 44.7% | 7.7% | 1956 | $1,004 | 29.7% | 92.3% | 4.0% |
| New Berlin | 2.43 | 45.9 | 6.4% | 23.5% | 4.7% | 1979 | $1,468 | 47.9% | 97.6% | 2.1% |
| Cudahy | 2.18 | 42.9 | 12.5% | 38.3% | 5.7% | 1962 | $985 | 28.4% | 93.3% | 2.3% |
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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