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Franklin, NE


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Franklin, Nebraska

Franklin, Nebraska, in Franklin county, is 130 miles W of Lincoln, Nebraska (center to center) and 177 miles SW of Omaha, Nebraska. There are an estimated 1,026 people in the city.

The People and Families of Franklin

In Franklin, about 57% of adults are married. In Franklin, lots of people live on their own.

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

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Franklin had a median family income of $32,639. 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 ($600) in Franklin. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Franklin Housing

Approximately 80% of housing in Franklin is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the city than you'll find in other cities.

Commuting

In Franklin, 91% of commuters drive to work. The commute to work is less of a chore in Franklin than other cities.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyFranklin Short Commute Times
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 17%Franklin College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Franklin, NE

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Female Share of the Population1010
Age of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Women67
Well-Paid Single Men42
Racial Diversity23
Children Under 5 Years Old22
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married53
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults89
People Above Poverty64
People in Middle Class or Better43
Median Family Income21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times108
Working at Home88
Walking and Biking to Work76
Public Transportation Use68

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Rents87
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
Affordability of Property Taxes57
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals32
Housing Recently Built12
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