Franklin Parish, Louisiana Demographics 2026

Name: Franklin Parish, Louisiana Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Franklin Parish, Louisiana has a population of 19,408, the 47th most populous county in Louisiana. The median household income is $47,020 and the median home value is $113,000. The poverty rate is 24.1%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Franklin Parish Quick Facts

Population 19,408

Median Household Income $47,020

Median Home Value $113,000

Poverty Rate 24.1%

Unemployment Rate 8.2%

Median Age 39.2 years

Homeownership Rate 73.2%

Affordability Ratio 2.4x

Bachelor's Degree+ 17.5%

High School Graduation 80.7%

Cities/Places 4

Population 19,408 47th of 64

Median Income $47,020 23% lower than state

Poverty Rate 24.1%

Unemployment 8.2%

How Franklin Parish Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	19,590	19,408	-0.9%
Median household income	$44,103	$47,020	+6.6%
Median home value	$117,200	$113,000	-3.6%

Median Household Income

Franklin Parish

$47,020

$60,756

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Franklin Parish

$113,000

$216,500

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 22.3%

$25K-$50K 30.1%

$50K-$100K 27.4%

$100K+ 20.1%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

6.0%

$10K-$15K

7.7%

$15K-$20K

4.0%

$20K-$25K

4.5%

$25K-$30K

7.6%

$30K-$35K

6.5%

$35K-$40K

7.1%

$40K-$45K

4.9%

$45K-$50K

4.0%

$50K-$60K

10.5%

$60K-$75K

7.8%

$75K-$100K

9.1%

$100K-$125K

6.3%

$125K-$150K

4.1%

$150K-$200K

4.9%

$200K+

4.9%

Employment

8.2% Unemployment Rate State: 6.3%|National: 5.2%

50.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 73.2%

Renter 26.8%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.4x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $721/mo 18.4% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

24.8%

18-34

19.4%

35-54

22.8%

55-74

25.0%

75+

8.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 59 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Franklin Parish

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Winnsboro	4,725	$35,573	43.5%	$92,200
Wisner	965	$41,705	35.5%	$103,300
Gilbert	294	$49,821	24.1%	$96,300
Baskin	143	$61,667	24.5%	$129,200

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Population Overview

Franklin Parish is located in Louisiana with a total population of 19,408. It is the 47th most populous county out of 64 in Louisiana. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Franklin Parish is 39.2 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 38.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Franklin Parish is $47,020. This is 23% lower than the state median of $60,756. It is also 42% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 24.1%. This is 27% 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 8.2%. This is 30% higher than the state rate of 6.3%. The median home value is $113,000. Housing costs are 48% lower than the state median of $216,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Franklin Parish is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 73.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% higher than the state average of 67.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Franklin Parish is White (non-Hispanic), making up 65.3% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 28.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 7.2%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 1.7%.

Education

17.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 35% lower than the state rate of 27.0%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 80.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Franklin Parish come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Louisiana and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Franklin Parish, Louisiana?

Franklin Parish has a population of 19,408, making it the 47th most populous county in Louisiana.

What is the median income in Franklin Parish?

The median household income in Franklin Parish is $47,020 with a poverty rate of 24.1%.

How many cities are in Franklin Parish, Louisiana?

Franklin Parish contains 4 Census-designated places.