Population 10,884 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Franklinton
Household size in Franklinton
| Period | Franklinton | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.73 | 2.56 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.56 | 2.59 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.63 | 2.60 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.50 | 2.56 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.23 | +0.00 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Franklinton run a little small, averaging 2.50 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has dropped from 2.73 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the northwest 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 Franklinton
| Period | Franklinton | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.3 | 36.2 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.4 | 37.0 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.9 | 37.6 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 31.0 | 37.9 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.7 | +1.7 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 31.0, Franklinton is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Since 2006–10, the median age has crept up from 30.3, a smaller shift than nationally. The youngest areas are in the center, the oldest in the southwest.
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 Franklinton
| Period | Franklinton | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.8% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.0% | 12.1% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 31.2% | 12.3% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 20.0% | 12.7% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.7 pts | +0.7 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in five households in Franklinton (20.0%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 4.7 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 Franklinton
Renters in Franklinton
| Period | Franklinton | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 74.3% | 35.4% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 73.3% | 37.9% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 78.7% | 38.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 74.8% | 38.7% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | +3.3 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Franklinton: 74.8% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 57.0% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the northeast; owners are most common in the northwest.
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 Franklinton
| Period | Franklinton | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.0% | 10.9% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 27.9% | 10.0% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 21.9% | 8.8% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.9% | 7.9% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | −2.9 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 22.9% of the housing in Franklinton, 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. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 2.9 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 Franklinton
| Period | Franklinton | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1953 | 1976 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1949 | 1977 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1953 | 1979 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1967 | 1982 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +14 | +6 | +4 | +6 |
Franklinton is a place of older homes: half were built before 1967, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1953 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
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 Franklinton
| Period | Franklinton | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $533 | $852 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $612 | $924 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $637 | $1,051 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,112 | $1,378 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$578 | +$526 | +$377 | +$606 |
Rent in Franklinton runs $1,112 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $578 a month since 2006–10, up 108%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 28.6% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southeast; the highest are in the northeast.
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 Franklinton
Bachelor's degrees in Franklinton
| Period | Franklinton | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.5% | 33.3% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.3% | 34.4% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.6% | 37.6% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.0% | 40.2% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +18.6 pts | +6.9 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Franklinton: 25.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 18.6 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast 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 Franklinton
| Period | Franklinton | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 50.3% | 89.6% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 61.8% | 90.2% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 68.5% | 91.6% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 77.2% | 92.2% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +26.9 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
More than one in five adults in Franklinton never finished high school, well above the national share: only 77.2% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 26.9 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only one other Columbus neighborhood has a lower 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 Franklinton
| Period | Franklinton | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.5% | 7.6% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 31.8% | 7.8% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.5% | 4.6% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.7% | 4.3% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −18.7 pts | −3.4 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been harder to find in Franklinton than nationally: unemployment was 6.7%, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 18.7 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. 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).
Franklinton compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklinton | 2.50 | 31.0 | 20.0% | 74.8% | 22.9% | 1967 | $1,112 | 25.0% | 77.2% | 6.7% |
| Downtown Columbus | 1.32 | 36.9 | 1.9% | 79.4% | 14.8% | 2001 | $1,513 | 62.6% | 96.0% | 3.3% |
| Harrison West | 1.70 | 36.7 | 1.7% | 68.1% | 10.2% | 1985 | $1,619 | 73.6% | 96.1% | 2.5% |
| Southside Columbus | 1.71 | 36.3 | 5.4% | 48.3% | 9.5% | 1940 | $1,695 | 80.5% | 98.8% | 1.9% |
| Victorian Village | 1.54 | 30.8 | 3.5% | 76.1% | 11.9% | 1970 | $1,480 | 80.1% | 97.9% | 2.8% |
| Italian Village | 1.51 | 29.6 | 1.6% | 73.6% | 14.4% | 1992 | $1,727 | 84.1% | 99.4% | 2.4% |
| Fifth by Northwest | 1.86 | 33.3 | 3.1% | 72.4% | 9.1% | 1966 | $1,421 | 76.7% | 96.5% | 1.4% |
| Tri-Village | 1.55 | 29.7 | 1.9% | 90.4% | 10.0% | 1982 | $1,448 | 68.1% | 96.7% | 2.9% |
| Southwest | 2.60 | 38.9 | 19.3% | 38.2% | 8.9% | 1983 | $1,192 | 14.6% | 81.2% | 3.8% |
| Southern Orchards | 2.31 | 31.3 | 20.4% | 56.3% | 18.8% | 1939 | $1,171 | 33.1% | 89.3% | 3.2% |
| West Gate | 2.54 | 37.6 | 21.2% | 34.6% | 5.3% | 1950 | $954 | 27.7% | 84.8% | 5.7% |
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 Franklinton. 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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