Franklin, TN

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2021 Population

81,531

1.06% 1-year growth

US Senator

Marsha Blackburn

Republican Party

US Senator

Bill Hagerty

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

37.2

0.8% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

5.08%

28.3% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$102,721

2.55% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$468,200

6.7% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

43,609

3.17% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Franklin, TN had a population of 81.5k people with a median age of 37.2 and a median household income of $102,721. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Franklin, TN grew from 80,675 to 81,531, a 1.06% increase and its median household income grew from $100,169 to $102,721, a 2.55% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Franklin, TN are White (Non-Hispanic) (76.3%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (8.91%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (6.18%), White (Hispanic) (3%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.71%).

None of the households in Franklin, TN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

92% of the residents in Franklin, TN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Franklin, TN are Franklin Hair Academy School of Cosmetology (21 degrees awarded in 2021) and Williamson Christian College (18 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Franklin, TN was $468,200, and the homeownership rate was 65.5%.

Most people in Franklin, TN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Franklin, TN was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Franklin, TN is home to a population of 81.5k people, from which 92% are citizens. As of 2021, 12% of Franklin, TN residents were born outside of the country (9.81k people).

In 2021, there were 8.56 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (62.2k people) in Franklin, TN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.27k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 5.04k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

92%

2021 Citizenship

91.5%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 92% of Franklin, TN residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Franklin, TN was 91.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Franklin, TN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Franklin, TN

White (Non-Hispanic)
62.2k ± 1.16k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
7.27k ± 707
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
5.04k ± 636

5.39%

Hispanic Population

4.39k people

5.39% of the people in Franklin, TN are hispanic (4.39k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Franklin, TN as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Tennessee.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
86,142 ± 7,160 people
India
24,764 ± 3,857 people
Guatemala
18,995 ± 3,379 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Tennessee was Mexico, the natal country of 86,142 Tennessee residents, followed by India with 24,764 and Guatemala with 18,995.

Foreign-Born Population

12%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

9.81k people

12.2%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

9.87k people

As of 2021, 12% of Franklin, TN residents (9.81k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Franklin, TN was 12.2%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Franklin, TN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
907 ± 216
Gulf War (2001-)
792 ± 251
Gulf War (1990s)
347 ± 107

Franklin, TN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.15 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Franklin, TN employs 43.6k people. The largest industries in Franklin, TN are Health Care & Social Assistance (6,165 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (5,945 people), and Retail Trade (4,793 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($113,906), Wholesale Trade ($105,469), and Management of Companies & Enterprises ($98,800).

Males in Tennessee have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,162. The income inequality in Tennessee (measured using the Gini index) is 0.463, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

43.6k

2021 Value

± 1,744

3.17%

1 Year growth

± 5.52%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Franklin, TN grew at a rate of 3.17%, from 42.3k employees to 43.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Franklin, TN, are Management Occupations (7,033 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (5,063 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (5,024 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Franklin, TN.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Tennessee (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

43.6k

2021 Value

± 1,744

3.17%

1 Year growth

± 5.52%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Franklin, TN grew at a rate of 3.17%, from 42.3k employees to 43.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Franklin, TN, are Health Care & Social Assistance (6,165 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (5,945 people), and Retail Trade (4,793 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Franklin, TN, though some of these residents may live in Franklin, TN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$75,128

Median earning men ± $4,732

$44,200

Median earning women ± $2,162

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($122,132), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($109,167), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($103,906).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Manufacturing ($77,500), Information ($63,679), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($63,478).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Tennessee. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Tennessee.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Tennessee to other states, or from other states to Tennessee.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Tennessee product (by dollars) was Electronics with $51.3B, followed by Motorized vehicles ($50.3B) and Pharmaceuticals ($49.5B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Tennessee products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$471B

2020 Value in Tennessee

$1.05T

Projected 2050 Value in Tennessee

123% growth

In 2020, total outbound Tennessee trade was $471B. This is expected to increase 123% to $1.05T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Tennessee trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Tennessee to other states, or from other states to Tennessee.

Most Common Trade Partners

Georgia
$34.2B
Texas
$26.7B
Kentucky
$21B

In 2020, the top outbound Tennessee domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $34.2B, followed by Texas with $26.7B and Kentucky and $21B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Tennessee shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Tennessee went to Donald J. Trump with 60.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.978%).

Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty are the senators currently representing the state of Tennessee. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Tennessee is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Franklin, TN. Showing the available data for Tennessee.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (60.7%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.5%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.978%)
Independent Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Tennessee went to Donald J. Trump with 60.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.978%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Tennessee for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Tennessee

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Marsha Blackburn

Senator from Tennessee

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Bill Hagerty

Senator from Tennessee

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty are the senators currently representing Tennessee.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Tennessee over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Tennessee

Tennessee is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Tennessee have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Franklin, TN awarded 39 degrees. The student population of Franklin, TN in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 27 male students and 61 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Franklin, TN are White (20 and 51.3%), followed by Black or African American (8 and 20.5%), Asian (6 and 15.4%), and Hispanic or Latino (4 and 10.3%).

The largest universities in Franklin, TN by number of degrees awarded are Franklin Hair Academy School of Cosmetology (21 and 53.8%) and Williamson Christian College (18 and 46.2%).

The most popular majors in Franklin, TN are General Cosmetology (13 and 33.3%), Other Religious Studies (10 and 25.6%), and General Business Administration & Management (6 and 15.4%).

The median tuition cost in Franklin, TN for private four year colleges is $13,905.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2017 in Franklin, TN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 31.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 57.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 88 (30.7% men and 69.3% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 88 students enrolled in Franklin, TN, 30.7% men and 69.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 58 records, of which 67.2% were women and 32.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Other Religious Studies
7 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
5 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Franklin, TN was Other Religious Studies with 7 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Franklin, TN according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Franklin Hair Academy School of Cosmetology
21 degrees awarded
Williamson Christian College
18 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Franklin Hair Academy School of Cosmetology with 21 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 10 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Franklin, TN, which is 0.345 times less than the 29 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 20 degrees mean that there were 2.5 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 8 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($13,905) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($850) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.767% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.729% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.73M), Some college (1.19M), and Bachelors Degree (920k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Franklin, TN was $468,200 in 2021, which is 1.91 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $438,800 to $468,200, a 6.7% increase. The homeownership rate in Franklin, TN is 65.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Franklin, TN have an average commute time of 24.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Franklin, TN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Franklin, TN is $102,721. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Franklin, TN was Census Tract 503.05 with a value of $219,323, followed by Census Tract 510.01 and Census Tract 509.08, with respective values of $166,429 and $153,500.

Housing

Property

$468,200

Median Property Value 2021

±$8,684

$20,753

Median Property Taxes

±$1,048

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Franklin, TN the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Franklin, TN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

65.5%

Homeownership

2021

68.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 65.5% of the housing units in Franklin, TN were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 65.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Franklin, TN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 503.05
Census Tract 510.01
Census Tract 509.08

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Franklin, TN was Census Tract 503.05 with a value of $219,323, followed by Census Tract 510.01 and Census Tract 509.08, with respective values of $166,429 and $153,500.

The following map shows all of the places in Franklin, TN colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$102,721

Median Household Income

± $6,279

31.7k

Number of Households

± 1,413

In 2021, the median household income of the 31.7k households in Franklin, TN grew to $102,721 from the previous year's value of $100,169.

The following chart displays the households in Franklin, TN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Franklin, TN is from Tennessee.

0.463

2021 Wage GINI in Tennessee

0.463

2020 Wage GINI in Tennessee

In 2021, the income inequality in Tennessee was 0.463 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.126% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Tennessee was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Tennessee in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Tennessee across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (71.7%)
Worked At Home (20.7%)
Carpooled (5.17%)

In 2021, 71.7% of workers in Franklin, TN drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (20.7%) and those who carpooled to work (5.17%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

24.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Franklin, TN have a shorter commute time (24.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.28% of the workforce in Franklin, TN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Franklin, TN compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Franklin, TN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Franklin, TN have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

5.08% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Franklin, TN (4.12k out of 81k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Franklin, TN is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

94.5% of the population of Franklin, TN has health coverage, with 66.4% on employee plans, 3.87% on Medicaid, 9.58% on Medicare, 14% on non-group plans, and 0.649% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Williamson County, TN see 695 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.31% increase from the previous year (686 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1209 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 489 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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695 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Williamson County, TN

Primary care physicians in Williamson County, TN see an average of 695 patients per year. This represents a 1.31% increase from the previous year (686 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Williamson County, TN in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26% under 18 years, 20.3% between 18 and 34 years, 41% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.4% were men and 52.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.49%

Uninsured

66.4%

Employer Coverage

3.87%

Medicaid

9.58%

Medicare

14%

Non-Group

0.649%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Franklin, TN declined by 9.74% from 6.09% to 5.49%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Franklin, TN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.