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Franklin, TX


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Franklin, Texas

Franklin, Texas, in Robertson county, is 25 miles N of Bryan, Texas (center to center) and 91 miles NE of Austin, Texas. There are an estimated 1,470 people in the city.

The People and Families of Franklin

In Franklin, about 45% of adults are married. Though there are lots of families, Franklin isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

The city has a larger percentage of females than most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Franklin had a median family income of $33,889.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($600) in Franklin. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Franklin Housing

Approximately 62% of housing in Franklin is owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Franklin is known in Texas for having lower rents than most places.

Commuting

In Franklin, 89% of commuters drive to work. One way to meet people in the city is to try the public transportation system.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyFranklin Racial Diversity
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Franklin Affordability of Rents
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 10%Franklin Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 16%Franklin Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Franklin, TX

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity108
Female Share of the Population99
Senior Citizens89
Children Under 5 Years Old86
Age of the Population57
Male Share of the Population22
Well-Paid Single Men23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size64
Portion of People Married21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults66
Median Family Income34
People Above Poverty34
People in Middle Class or Better24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use910
Walking and Biking to Work89
Working at Home57
Short Commute Times34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
Housing Recently Built75
People Living Alone79
Affordability of Property Taxes77
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