Franklin, Georgia Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 958, Franklin's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Franklin is a small community located in Georgia, within Heard County. The total population is 958. It ranks as the 397th most populous out of 669 Census-designated places in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Franklin is 52.4 years. This is 39% higher than the state median of 37.6 years. Only 13.1% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Franklin is $32,917. This is 57% lower than the state median of $77,353. It is also 59% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 26.0%. This is 94% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.4%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Franklin, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $366,700. Housing costs are 21% higher than the state median of $303,300. The home-value-to-income ratio of 11.1x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 29.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 56% lower than the state average of 65.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Franklin is White (non-Hispanic), making up 78.3% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 14.6%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (78.3% vs 49.1%). The Black or African American population (14.6%) is well below the state average of 30.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 11.0%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 4.5%.

Education

13.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 62% lower than the state rate of 34.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 78.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Franklin, Georgia is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Georgia state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 669 Census-designated places in Georgia. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.