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Franklin, Louisiana, in St Mary county, is 42 miles SE of Lafayette, Louisiana (center to center) and 86 miles W of New Orleans, Louisiana. There are an estimated 8,354 people in the city.
In Franklin, about 46% of adults are married.
Franklin has a larger percentage of females than most places.
In 2000, Franklin had a median family income of $30,625.
In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($5,350) in Franklin. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.
Approximately 67% of housing in Franklin is owner-occupied.
In Franklin, 90% of commuters drive to work. The city is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike.
Franklin strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Louisiana):
| Category | Trophy | |
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| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| Short Commute Times (vs. State) | Top 7% | |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
Comparing Franklin to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Louisiana (State):
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| Female Share of the Population | |  |
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| Well-Paid Single Women | | |
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| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
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| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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