Franklin is a city located in Franklin County, Nebraska. Franklin has a 2025 population of 883 . It is also the county seat of Franklin County . Franklin is currently declining at a rate of -1.01% annually and its population has decreased by -4.54% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 925 in 2020.
The average household income in Franklin is $73,731 with a poverty rate of 13.09%. The median age in Franklin is 48.8 years: 47 years for males, and 50.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 90.0 males.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Franklin includes 90.97% White, and smaller percentages for Native American, Black or African American, other race and multiracial populations.
White (90.97%)
Two or more races (7.93%)
Native American (0.55%)
Black or African American (0.33%)
Other race (0.22%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 826 | 90.97% |
| Two or more races | 72 | 7.93% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.55% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 0.33% |
| Other race | 2 | 0.22% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Franklin's average per capita income is $36,615. Household income levels show a median of $51,121. The poverty rate stands at 13.09%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $87,500 | - |
| Families | $80,481 | $96,582 |
| Households | $51,121 | $73,731 |
| Non Families | $28,021 | $39,797 |
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