Franklin is a city located in Simpson County, Kentucky. Franklin has a 2025 population of 10,641. It is also the county seat of Simpson County. Franklin is currently growing at a rate of 0.82% annually and its population has increased by 4.24% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,208 in 2020.
The average household income in Franklin is $66,338 with a poverty rate of 17.41%.The median age in Franklin is 34.4 years: 29.7 years for males, and 37.8 years for females.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Franklin includes 80% White, 9.08% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
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White | 8,203 | 80% |
Two or more races | 991 | 9.66% |
Black or African American | 931 | 9.08% |
Other race | 104 | 1.01% |
Asian | 18 | 0.18% |
Native American | 7 | 0.07% |
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Never Married
Franklin's average per capita income is $35,739. Household income levels show a median of $55,552. The poverty rate stands at 17.41%.
Name | Median | Mean |
---|---|---|
Married Families | $73,451 | - |
Families | $71,119 | $80,262 |
Households | $55,552 | $66,338 |
Non Families | $25,642 | $34,128 |
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