Franklin Parish, Louisiana Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Franklin Parish is located in Louisiana with a total population of 19,590. It is the 47th most populous county out of 64 in Louisiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Franklin Parish is 39.1 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 37.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Franklin Parish is $44,103. This is 27% lower than the state median of $60,023. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 44% lower. The poverty rate stands at 25.6%. This is 36% higher than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 9.8%. This is 54% higher than the state rate of 6.3%. The median home value is $117,200. Housing costs are 44% lower than the state median of $208,700. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Franklin Parish is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 73.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% higher than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Franklin Parish is White (non-Hispanic), making up 65.4% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 28.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 7.0%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 1.7%.

Education

16.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 39% lower than the state rate of 26.6%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 78.5%.