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Franklin, VA


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Franklin, Virginia

Franklin, Virginia is 19 miles W of Suffolk, Virginia (center to center) and 48 miles W of Virginia Beach, Virginia. There are an estimated 8,346 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. Franklin has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Franklin had a median family income of $40,299.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($3,725) in Franklin. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Franklin Housing

Approximately 54% of housing in Franklin is owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Franklin, 93% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

Comparative Profile of Franklin, VA

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population109
Senior Citizens96
Age of the Population86
Racial Diversity76
Well-Paid Single Women56
Well-Paid Single Men23
Children Under 5 Years Old23
Male Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size47
Portion of People Married24

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults45
Median Family Income35
People in Middle Class or Better34
People Above Poverty22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use78
Walking and Biking to Work78
Working at Home77
Short Commute Times77

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes84
Seasonal and Vacation Housing87
Affordability of Rents74
Housing Recently Built67
People Living Alone64
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals44

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