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Franklin, GA


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Franklin, Georgia

Franklin, Georgia, in Heard county, is 52 miles SW of Atlanta, Georgia. There are an estimated 902 people in the city.

The People and Families of Franklin

In Franklin, about 31% of adults are married. In Franklin, lots of people live on their own. Though there are lots of families, the city isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

Franklin has a larger percentage of females than most places. The city has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Franklin had a median family income of $23,571.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($500) in Franklin. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Franklin Housing

Approximately 34% of housing in Franklin is owner-occupied. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in the city.

Commuting

In Franklin, 91% of commuters drive to work. There just aren't a lot of public transporation users in Franklin.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Franklin Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Franklin, GA

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Senior Citizens910
Racial Diversity94
Children Under 5 Years Old75
Age of the Population710
Well-Paid Single Men12
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size21
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults33
People Above Poverty13
People in Middle Class or Better12
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home79
Short Commute Times56
Walking and Biking to Work21
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone910
Affordability of Property Taxes88
Housing Recently Built86
Affordability of Rents77
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67
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