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Franklin Township, Licking County, Ohio
Franklin Township, Licking County, township, in Licking County, Ohio. Franklin Township, Licking County had 2,204 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.8% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 2,112 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,901 (±391). GEOID 3908928336.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,204
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,112 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,901 ±391
Median household income
$114,516
±$27,913 (90% margin)
Ohio: $71,389
Median home value
$282,700
±$53,242 (90% margin)
Ohio: $214,800
Median gross rent
not published
Ohio: $1,034
Where is Franklin Township, Licking County and what county is it in?
Franklin Township, Licking County is a township in Licking County, Ohio. It covers 24.5 square miles of land, 86 residents per square mile in 2020.
Franklin Township, Licking County is in the Columbus, OH metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 10 counties (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 Township, Licking County, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 2,204 people lived in Franklin Township, Licking County on July 1, 2025, up 3.8% since 2020, faster than Ohio (+0.9%). The 2020 Census counted 2,112 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,901 (±391).
| Measure | Franklin Township, Licking County | Licking County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,901±391 | 181,837 | −738 |
| Households | 774±150 | 68,620 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.44±0.29 | 2.60 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 783±155 | 73,273 | −230 |
Franklin Township, Licking County's population since 2000
From 1,782 in 2000 to 2,204 in 2025: up 23.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Franklin Township, Licking County 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 Township, Licking County?
The median resident of Franklin Township, Licking County is 51.4 years old; 11.3% are under 18 and 17.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 96.1%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 2.1%.
| Measure | Franklin Township, Licking County | Licking County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51.4±3.0 | 40.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 11.3%±4.4 pts | 22.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.7%±6.5 pts | 17.5% | – |
| Male | 54.8%±5.0 pts | 49.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.1%±2.8 pts | 2.5% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 96.1%±3.4 pts | 85.1% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±2.0 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±2.0 pts | 3.7% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±2.0 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±1.0 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.1%±1.2 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±2.0 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.8%±1.6 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.3%±1.1 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.7%±4.9 pts | 8.1% | – |
| With a disability | 14.7%±4.9 pts | 15.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.8%±2.7 pts | 5.3% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.5%±3.7 pts | 93.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 28.4%±8.4 pts | 29.3% | +13.2 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.2%±3.7 pts | 9.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 98.5%±1.4 pts | 90.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.0%±2.0 pts | 1.2% | – |
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 Township, Licking County earn?
Half of Franklin Township, Licking County's 774 households earn less than $114,516 a year (±$27,913), against $84,426 in Licking County and $71,389 in Ohio. In 2015-2019 the median was $66,978 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $47,538 after inflation.
| Measure | Franklin Township, Licking County | Licking County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $114,516±$27,913 | $84,426 | +$47,538 |
| Mean household income | $139,278±$30,118 | $110,408 | – |
| Per capita income | $59,149±$14,324 | $42,609 | +$25,556 |
| People below the poverty line | 7.3%±9.2 pts | 10.2% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 21.5%±26.5 pts | 13.2% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.8%±5.1 pts | 11.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 93.7%±5.1 pts | 95.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.6%±5.1 pts | 92.4% | – |
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 Township, Licking County?
Owners occupy 93.5% of Franklin Township, Licking County's occupied homes and renters 6.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $282,700 by its owner (±$53,242).
| Measure | Franklin Township, Licking County | Licking County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $282,700±$53,242 | $275,200 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 18.6%±35.7 pts | 34.5% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,590±$267 | $1,693 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 93.5%±5.4 pts | 73.7% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 6.5%±5.4 pts | 26.3% | – |
| Housing units | 783±155 | 73,273 | −230 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±5.0 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±45.1 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 93.4%±5.8 pts | 76.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 6.6%±5.8 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 4.5%±6.7 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.3%±4.5 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.2%±3.0 pts | 15.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.0%±4.7 pts | 5.2% | – |
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 do people in Franklin Township, Licking County work and get to work?
78.5% of Franklin Township, Licking County's workers drive alone and 13.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 30.8 minutes.
| Measure | Franklin Township, Licking County | Licking County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 70.2%±7.3 pts | 63.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 0.9%±1.5 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 78.5%±8.5 pts | 72.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.3%±6.5 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±3.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 0.0%±3.1 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 13.2%±6.2 pts | 15.8% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 30.8 min±4.9 | 26.6 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 Township, Licking County?
No census tract lies mostly in Franklin Township, Licking County; 3 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 7586.01Licking County | 2,982 | $117,806 |
| Tract 7586.02Licking County | 3,987 | $87,768 |
| Tract 7528.01Licking County | 4,418 | $119,342 |
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 Township, Licking County) · Census block assignment files
How does Franklin Township, Licking County compare with other places in Ohio?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Franklin Township, Licking County is the 4,500th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 624th-most populous of 1,311 in Ohio.
Franklin Township, Licking County ranks 144th of 1,699 places in Ohio with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 624th | 1,311 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 185th | 1,589 |
| Residents per square mile | 1,234th | 1,734 |
| Median household income | 144th | 1,699 |
| Per capita income | 114th | 1,729 |
| Median home value | 309th | 1,707 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 503rd | 1,613 |
| Median age | 148th | 1,727 |
| Owner-occupied share | 179th | 1,732 |
| Work from home | 387th | 990 |
| Travel time to work | 271st | 1,731 |
Franklin Township, Licking County's figures with every place in Ohio (CSV)
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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 Township, Licking County?
27 of the 56 figures for Franklin Township, Licking County 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
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