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Franklin, Kentucky


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Franklin, Kentucky

Franklin, Kentucky, in Simpson county, is 40 miles N of Nashville, Tennessee. There are an estimated 7,996 people in the city.

The People and Families of Franklin

In Franklin, about 52% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Franklin had a median family income of $38,807.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($2,375) in Franklin. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Franklin Housing

Approximately 65% of housing in Franklin is owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Franklin, 96% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Franklin Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 18%Franklin Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Franklin, KY

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Female Share of the Population75
Senior Citizens65
Racial Diversity68
Age of the Population54
Well-Paid Single Women47
Male Share of the Population46
Well-Paid Single Men47

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married46
Average Household Size47

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better46
People Above Poverty47
Median Family Income36
College Educated Adults25

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Public Transportation Use57
Walking and Biking to Work36
Working at Home12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes106
People Living Alone75
Affordability of Rents74
Housing Recently Built66
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals44
Seasonal and Vacation Housing32

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime53
Low Property Crime43

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