City · Louisiana
Franklin, Louisiana
Franklin, city, in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana. Franklin had 6,224 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 7.0% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 6,728 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 6,461 (±30). GEOID 2227155.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
6,224
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 6,728 · ACS 2020-2024: 6,461 ±30
Median household income
$39,518
±$3,847 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $60,756
Median home value
$104,400
±$10,201 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $216,500
Median gross rent
$814
±$123 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $1,064
Where is Franklin and what county is it in?
Franklin is a city in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana. It covers 10.0 square miles of land, 675 residents per square mile in 2020.
Franklin is in the Morgan City, LA micropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Franklin, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 6,224 people lived in Franklin on July 1, 2025, down 7.0% since 2020, a steeper fall than Louisiana's (−0.9%). The 2020 Census counted 6,728 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 6,461 (±30).
| Measure | Franklin | St. Mary Parish | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 6,461 ±30 | 47,828 | −499 |
| Households | 2,354 ±236 | 18,463 | −389 |
| Average household size | 2.68 ±0.27 | 2.55 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,904 ±263 | 22,507 | −375 |
Franklin's population since 2000
From 8,354 in 2000 to 6,224 in 2025: down 25.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Franklin as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Franklin?
The median resident of Franklin is 37.7 years old; 28.2% are under 18 and 18.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 49.6%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 37.2%. 2.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Franklin | St. Mary Parish | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.7 ±4.9 | 39.7 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 28.2% ±4.4 pts | 24.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.8% ±3.1 pts | 18.3% | – |
| Male | 45.3% ±4.0 pts | 48.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.6% ±3.0 pts | 9.8% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 37.2% ±6.4 pts | 53.4% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 49.6% ±7.1 pts | 28.8% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.8 pts | 1.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 2.0% ±1.4 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.6% ±3.3 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.7 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.4% ±1.4 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.6% ±2.6 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.2% ±1.9 pts | 5.1% | – |
| With a disability | 17.7% ±3.0 pts | 16.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.1% ±2.1 pts | 8.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 80.4% ±3.9 pts | 80.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 9.9% ±2.6 pts | 13.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 2.3% ±1.0 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.6% ±3.5 pts | 89.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 1.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Franklin earn?
Half of Franklin's 2,354 households earn less than $39,518 a year (±$3,847), against $52,576 in St. Mary Parish and $60,756 in Louisiana. In 2015-2019 the median was $49,343 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $9,825 after inflation. 27.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Franklin | St. Mary Parish | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $39,518 ±$3,847 | $52,576 | −$9,825 |
| Mean household income | $54,257 ±$5,870 | $71,245 | – |
| Per capita income | $22,051 ±$3,017 | $28,265 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 27.3% ±6.4 pts | 20.8% | +9.3 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 31.6% ±13.9 pts | 27.1% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 29.1% ±6.3 pts | 22.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 87.8% ±3.9 pts | 89.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 84.8% ±4.6 pts | 87.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Franklin?
Owners occupy 60.8% of Franklin's occupied homes and renters 39.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $104,400 by its owner (±$10,201). The median renter pays $814 a month including utilities, and 39.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Franklin | St. Mary Parish | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $104,400 ±$10,201 | $138,900 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $814 ±$123 | $848 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 39.6% ±12.6 pts | 41.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,233 ±$166 | $1,420 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 60.8% ±7.7 pts | 68.6% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 39.2% ±7.7 pts | 31.4% | – |
| Housing units | 2,904 ±263 | 22,507 | −375 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.1% ±1.7 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 11.1% ±7.4 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 72.7% ±6.1 pts | 68.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 12.2% ±4.6 pts | 17.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±1.5 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.9% ±1.4 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 8.6% ±2.9 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 10.9% ±4.2 pts | 11.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Franklin building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Franklin in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 3.1 across Louisiana.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Franklin work and get to work?
83.2% of Franklin's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 21.2 minutes.
| Measure | Franklin | St. Mary Parish | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 52.5% ±5.1 pts | 54.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.8% ±3.0 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 83.2% ±6.5 pts | 84.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.7% ±4.5 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 0.8% ±1.0 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.4% ±4.1 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.2 min ±3.6 | 23.2 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Franklin?
4 census tracts lie mostly in Franklin, and 3 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $35,997 (Tract 413) to $63,065 (Tract 414).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 414St. Mary Parish | 2,782 | $63,065 |
| Tract 416St. Mary Parish | 1,704 | $37,900 |
| Tract 415St. Mary Parish | 1,881 | $49,432 |
| Tract 413St. Mary Parish | 1,884 | $35,997 |
| Tract 409St. Mary Parish | 3,477 | $78,798 |
| Tract 411St. Mary Parish | 1,120 | $52,961 |
| Tract 410St. Mary Parish | 3,263 | $62,847 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Franklin) · Census block assignment files
How does Franklin compare with other places in Louisiana?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Franklin is the 4,337th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 52nd-most populous of 304 in Louisiana.
Franklin ranks 193rd of 251 places in Louisiana with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 52nd | 304 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 139th | 156 |
| Residents per square mile | 169th | 263 |
| Median household income | 193rd | 251 |
| Per capita income | 211th | 263 |
| Median home value | 198th | 247 |
| Median gross rent | 165th | 229 |
| Poverty rate | 73rd | 216 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 200th | 229 |
| Median age | 138th | 262 |
| Owner-occupied share | 174th | 260 |
| Travel time to work | 200th | 260 |
Franklin's figures with every place in Louisiana (CSV)
Every place in Louisiana, sortable · Compare Franklin with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Franklin?
14 of the 57 figures for Franklin on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Franklin are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Franklin.