Franklin city: Demographics & People
Franklin city's population stands at 8,250 people, in 3,454 households. Median age 38.3 years. (0.5y older than Virginia). Population is 56% Black and 3% Hispanic or Latino. County is gaining 247 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 44% adult obesity, 21% smoke.
- 2.4 people per household (vs Virginia avg 2.6).
- 84 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Virginia 62).
Population & Trend
Current population 8,250; figures track the most recent Census ACS 5-year estimates.
| Population | 8,250 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
|---|---|
| Total Town Population | 8,180 people |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Age Distribution
Median age 38.3y is 0.6 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y).
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 8,250 |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 2,231 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 1,582.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 2,903.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 1,534 |
| Age Summary · Pct Under 18 | 27.0% |
| Age Summary · Pct 18 To 34 | 19.2% |
| Age Summary · Pct 35 To 64 | 35.2% |
| Median age | 38.3 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 8,250 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| Census Demographics · Total Population | 8,250 people |
|---|---|
| White residents | 3,141 |
| Black residents | 4,601 |
| Asian residents | 3 |
| Census Demographics · Other Race | 21 |
| Census Demographics · Two Or More Races | 484 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 261 |
| Census Demographics · Not Hispanic | 7,989 |
| Diversity Index | 54.1% |
| Asian population | 0.0% (vs Virginia 5.6%) |
| Black population | 55.8% (vs Virginia 18.2%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 3.2% (vs Virginia 10.1%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 18.1% are foreign-born — above the U.S. average of 13.9%.
| Census Citizenship · Total | 8,250 |
|---|---|
| Census Citizenship · Native | 8,183 |
| Residents born in this state | 5,649 |
| Residents born in another state | 2,488 |
| Census Citizenship · Foreign Born | 1,490 |
| Census Citizenship · Naturalized | 79 |
| Census Citizenship · Non Citizen | 46 |
| Foreign-born residents | 18.1% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Households & Family Composition
3,454 households.
| Family households | 2,329 households (vs Virginia 9,367) |
|---|---|
| Total households | 3,454 households (vs Virginia 14,324) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. The surrounding county is gaining 247 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 7,689 |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 7,442 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 247 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2022-2023
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Census Disability · Total Pop | 8,119 |
|---|---|
| With Disability | 1,835 |
| Pct With Disability | 22.6% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 0 residents live in group quarters.
| Census Group Quarters · Total | 134 |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Other
| Census Mobility · Total | 8,139 |
|---|---|
| Census Mobility · Same House | 7,065 |
| Census Mobility · Same County | 327 |
| Census Mobility · Diff County Same State | 580 |
| Census Mobility · Diff State | 167 |
| Census Mobility · Moved Total | 1,074 |
| Census Mobility · Pct Moved In Year | 13.2% |
| Pct White | 38.1% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29