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Franklin, CT


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Franklin, Connecticut

Franklin, Connecticut, in New London county, is 22 miles SE of Manchester, Connecticut (center to center) and 76 miles SW of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is conveniently located inside the New London - Norwich metropolitan area. There are an estimated 1,835 people in Franklin.

The People and Families of Franklin

In Franklin, about 66% of adults are married. Many folks in Franklin are married and settled down.

Males represent a higher percentage of the population in the town than in most places.

Wealth and Education

It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in Franklin.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($1,000) in Franklin. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

High Points

Franklin strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Connecticut):

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Franklin College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Franklin, CT

Comparing Franklin to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Connecticut (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Age of the Population77
Racial Diversity52
Senior Citizens45
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married108
Average Household Size87

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults93

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing31
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