Population 13,928 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in New Franklin
Household size in New Franklin
| Period | New Franklin | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.55 | 2.45 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.60 | 2.48 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.55 | 2.43 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.45 | 2.37 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.10 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in New Franklin run small, averaging 2.45 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.55, a much bigger shift than nationally. 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 New Franklin
| Period | New Franklin | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.1 | 39.7 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.5 | 40.6 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.6 | 41.6 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.3 | 42.2 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.2 | +2.5 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 46.3, New Franklin is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 45.1, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the southeast and oldest in the center.
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 New Franklin
| Period | New Franklin | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.4% | 10.4% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.4% | 10.9% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.3% | 10.8% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.2% | 11.1% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | +0.6 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.2% of households in New Franklin, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 0.8 points from 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 New Franklin
Renters in New Franklin
| Period | New Franklin | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.3% | 30.6% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.4% | 32.5% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 10.6% | 33.4% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 11.9% | 31.9% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | +1.3 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
New Franklin is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 11.9% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 43.7% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 1.6 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 New Franklin
| Period | New Franklin | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.2% | 9.0% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.0% | 10.3% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.9% | 9.9% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.2% | 8.1% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −0.9 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in New Franklin: just 5.2% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 1.9 points, mirroring the country.
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 New Franklin
| Period | New Franklin | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1966 | 1968 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1964 | 1968 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1964 | 1969 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1964 | 1970 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | −1 | +2 | +4 | +6 |
New Franklin is a place of older homes: half were built before 1964, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating.
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 New Franklin
| Period | New Franklin | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $839 | $834 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $845 | $856 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $872 | $957 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,167 | $1,182 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$328 | +$349 | +$377 | +$606 |
A typical rental in New Franklin costs $1,167 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $328 a month from 2006–10, a 39% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 22.7% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the south; the most affordable are in the northwest.
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 New Franklin
Bachelor's degrees in New Franklin
| Period | New Franklin | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.4% | 29.4% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.8% | 30.1% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.3% | 32.5% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.3% | 35.8% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | +6.5 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in New Franklin: 24.3% 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 3.0 points, in line with the national trend.
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 New Franklin
| Period | New Franklin | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.4% | 89.9% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.7% | 90.9% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.3% | 92.0% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.4% | 92.8% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.0 pts | +2.9 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in New Franklin: 96.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 4.0 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. New Franklin has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five Ohio cities.
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 New Franklin
| Period | New Franklin | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.4% | 8.7% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.8% | 9.7% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.8% | 5.6% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.5% | 5.2% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −3.5 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in New Franklin than nationally: unemployment was 4.5%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.0 points, mirroring the country. 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).
New 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Franklin | 2.45 | 46.3 | 7.2% | 11.9% | 5.2% | 1964 | $1,167 | 24.3% | 96.4% | 4.5% |
| Clinton | 2.77 | 41.8 | 5.9% | 8.4% | 3.6% | 1966 | $862 | 39.8% | 97.1% | 2.4% |
| Portage Lakes | 1.93 | 48.9 | 4.3% | 39.1% | 6.9% | 1965 | $1,044 | 31.9% | 95.1% | 8.2% |
| Barberton | 2.30 | 42.2 | 15.3% | 35.9% | 7.4% | 1955 | $896 | 18.5% | 90.7% | 4.0% |
| Canal Fulton | 2.41 | 46.4 | 6.3% | 19.7% | 6.7% | 1981 | $970 | 31.9% | 97.2% | 2.9% |
| Green | 2.51 | 43.1 | 8.2% | 24.8% | 7.8% | 1982 | $1,297 | 41.6% | 96.6% | 3.2% |
| Warwick | 2.65 | 42.7 | 3.8% | 9.7% | 6.0% | 1976 | $1,012 | 28.3% | 98.2% | 6.1% |
| Doylestown | 2.36 | 45.8 | 5.8% | 15.4% | 4.3% | 1975 | $807 | 26.5% | 91.4% | 2.6% |
| Norton | 2.36 | 47.1 | 6.7% | 12.7% | 6.0% | 1965 | $997 | 26.5% | 93.3% | 4.2% |
| Akron area | 2.37 | 42.2 | 11.1% | 31.9% | 8.1% | 1970 | $1,182 | 35.8% | 92.8% | 5.2% |
| Lakemore | 2.22 | 52.1 | 11.1% | 17.8% | 6.2% | 1966 | $1,084 | 14.6% | 87.2% | 4.4% |
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 New 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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