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Franklin CDP (Merced County), CA

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Franklin CDP (Merced County) - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

7,487
Residents
$56,274
Median income
$285,700
Median home
$1,503
Median rent (state)

Franklin CDP (Merced County) - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, Franklin CDP (Merced County) lands in the 29th percentile for household income. Source: Census ACS.

29th
percentile, household income
63rd
percentile, home value
60th
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Franklin CDP (Merced County), CA

Census ACS 2023 estimates count 7,487 residents in Franklin CDP (Merced County), a small town within California. Franklin CDP (Merced County) households earn a median of $56,274 annually, below the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 17.3%. Franklin CDP (Merced County)'s housing stock carries a median value of $285,700, and the median resident age is 34.2 years. About 10.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 46.1% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

California carries a cost-of-living premium: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, California scores 110.7 (Well Above Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $1,503 per month. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts California's average monthly utility costs around $275 (state average). On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 96.9 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (Very High).

Population

7,487 residents

Census ACS 2023 - California

Median Household Income

$56,274 /yr

Poverty 17.3%

Cost of Living Index (state)

110.7 (US=100)

Well Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, California average

How does Franklin CDP (Merced County) compare to other US cities?

Where Franklin CDP (Merced County) sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 29% higher than other cities
Home value 63% pricier than other cities
Median rent 60% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below Franklin CDP (Merced County)'s value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in California, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

29thIncome percentile

29th percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Franklin CDP (Merced County)'s home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$285,700 37th percentile more affordable than 37% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). This entry sits in this band. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Franklin CDP (Merced County) $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Franklin CDP (Merced County), CA Franklin CDP (Merced County), CA's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Franklin CDP (Merced County), CA-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Franklin CDP (Merced County), CA median $56,274/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Franklin CDP (Merced County), CA's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Franklin CDP (Merced County), CA. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 10.8%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 17.3%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 46.1%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
7,487
Median Income
$56,274
Median Home Value
$285,700
Median Age
34.2
Poverty Rate
17.3%
Labor force participation
46.1%
Bachelor's Degree+
10.8%

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
85.4%
Carpool
6.3%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
0.0%
Work from Home
6.6%
Other
1.7%

Based on 2,572 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for California - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$150
avg/month
Natural Gas
$55
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$70
avg/month
Total Utilities
$275
estimated/month

Estimates reflect California state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a California state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Franklin CDP (Merced County) sits in

Cost of Living Index
110.7
Well Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,503/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
96.9 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in California

Sebastopol
7,466 people
Winters
7,453 people
California Polytechnic State University
7,529 people
Cotati
7,533 people
Hughson
7,541 people
Escalon
7,429 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Franklin CDP (Merced County)'s 7,487 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Haddon Heights, NJ
7,488 people
Tell City, IN
7,490 people
Meraux, LA
7,492 people
New London, WI
7,492 people
Knoxville, IA
7,493 people
Union, KY
7,494 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Franklin CDP (Merced County)'s $56,274 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Riverton, WY
$56,280 median income
Alma, WI
$56,284 median income
Ligonier, IN
$56,286 median income
Bazine, KS
$56,288 median income
St. Florian, AL
$56,250 median income
Koliganek, AK
$56,250 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Franklin CDP (Merced County), CA Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Franklin CDP (Merced County), CA - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 20.0% 26.4% 31.3% 18.0% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 55.6% White 20.0% Black or African American 3.6% Asian 26.4% American Indian 0.7% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 31.3% Two or more races 18.0% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Franklin CDP (Merced County) compares to nearby California cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Franklin CDP (Merced County) (this city) 7,487 $56,274
Sebastopol 7,466 $99,600
Winters 7,453 $132,650
California Polytechnic State University 7,529 N/A
Census ACS 5-year FIPS CA OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Franklin CDP (Merced County), CA?

What is the population of Franklin CDP (Merced County), CA? +

The population of Franklin CDP (Merced County), CA stands at 7,487 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Franklin CDP (Merced County), CA? +

Median annual household income in Franklin CDP (Merced County) runs $56,274, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Franklin CDP (Merced County)? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Franklin CDP (Merced County); the closest available measure is the California state average, a cost of living index of 110.7 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Well Above Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within California vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in Franklin CDP (Merced County), CA? +

Homes in Franklin CDP (Merced County) carry a median value of $285,700, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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