City · Tennessee
Franklin, Tennessee
Franklin, city, in Williamson County, Tennessee. Franklin had 90,226 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 8.0% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 83,454 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 87,133 (±73). GEOID 4727740.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
90,226
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 83,454 · ACS 2020-2024: 87,133 ±73
Median household income
$119,528
±$6,576 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $69,595
Median home value
$705,400
±$19,866 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $286,700
Median gross rent
$1,923
±$50 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $1,189
Where is Franklin and what county is it in?
Franklin is a city in Williamson County, Tennessee. It covers 44.6 square miles of land, 1,873 residents per square mile in 2020.
Franklin is in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 14 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, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 90,226 people lived in Franklin on July 1, 2025, up 8.0% since 2020, faster than Tennessee (+5.8%). The 2020 Census counted 83,454 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 87,133 (±73).
| Measure | Franklin | Williamson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 87,133 ±73 | 260,351 | +9,194 |
| Households | 33,998 ±825 | 92,214 | +4,051 |
| Average household size | 2.54 ±0.06 | 2.81 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 36,239 ±718 | 96,921 | +4,784 |
Franklin's population since 2000
From 41,842 in 2000 to 90,226 in 2025: up 115.6%. 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 38.6 years old; 23.4% are under 18 and 14.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 74.4%, then non-Hispanic Asian residents at 8.2%. 11.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Franklin | Williamson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.6 ±0.8 | 40.4 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.4% ±1.1 pts | 25.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.7% ±1.0 pts | 14.8% | – |
| Male | 48.8% ±0.9 pts | 49.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 8.1% ±1.1 pts | 6.0% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 74.4% ±1.5 pts | 80.9% | −3.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 5.3% ±0.9 pts | 3.9% | −1.3 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 8.2% ±0.8 pts | 5.3% | +1.4 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.6% ±0.8 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 11.9% ±1.4 pts | 8.5% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 14.1% ±1.5 pts | 9.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.6% ±0.6 pts | 5.1% | – |
| With a disability | 8.0% ±0.7 pts | 8.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.7% ±1.1 pts | 4.4% | −1.5 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.5% ±1.2 pts | 96.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 64.5% ±2.1 pts | 62.7% | +3.0 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 24.8% ±1.6 pts | 24.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 84.6% ±1.5 pts | 87.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.4% ±1.0 pts | 3.7% | – |
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 33,998 households earn less than $119,528 a year (±$6,576), against $135,594 in Williamson County and $69,595 in Tennessee. In 2015-2019 it was $120,892 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Franklin | Williamson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $119,528 ±$6,576 | $135,594 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $155,399 ±$6,869 | $183,026 | – |
| Per capita income | $61,761 ±$2,501 | $66,219 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 4.6% ±0.9 pts | 4.6% | −2.0 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 3.6% ±1.4 pts | 4.8% | −4.6 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 2.3% ±0.6 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.8% ±0.5 pts | 98.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 96.0% ±1.0 pts | 96.0% | – |
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 63.8% of Franklin's occupied homes and renters 36.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $705,400 by its owner (±$19,866). The median renter pays $1,923 a month including utilities, and 36.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Franklin | Williamson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $705,400 ±$19,866 | $751,900 | +$197,862 |
| Median gross rent | $1,923 ±$50 | $1,969 | +$100 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 36.8% ±4.4 pts | 38.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,542 ±$100 | $2,642 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 63.8% ±1.9 pts | 78.8% | −2.6 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 36.2% ±1.9 pts | 21.2% | – |
| Housing units | 36,239 ±718 | 96,921 | +4,784 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.2% ±2.8 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 58.0% ±2.1 pts | 77.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.9% ±0.4 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 4.1% ±1.0 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 28.1% ±2.2 pts | 26.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.1% ±0.7 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.1% ±0.8 pts | 2.1% | – |
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 584 new housing units in Franklin in 2025 (261 in single-family houses), 6.5 per 1,000 residents against 5.9 across Tennessee.
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?
61.9% of Franklin's workers drive alone and 30.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.2%.
| Measure | Franklin | Williamson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 68.9% ±1.5 pts | 66.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.2% ±0.6 pts | 2.4% | −1.0 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 61.9% ±2.2 pts | 64.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.5% ±1.3 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 0.8% ±0.6 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 30.4% ±2.1 pts | 28.3% | +20.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.9 min ±1.3 | 27.9 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?
17 census tracts lie mostly in Franklin, and 4 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $86,289 (Tract 503.07) to $201,875 (Tract 502.12).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 506.04Williamson County | 10,491 | $143,888 |
| Tract 510.01Williamson County | 9,140 | $187,835 |
| Tract 510.02Williamson County | 12,444 | $150,133 |
| Tract 502.11Williamson County | 6,980 | $101,986 |
| Tract 509.05Williamson County | 5,941 | $92,440 |
| Tract 509.06Williamson County | 5,902 | $140,784 |
| Tract 509.04Williamson County | 5,867 | $129,550 |
| Tract 508.01Williamson County | 5,521 | $63,490 |
| Tract 506.01Williamson County | 6,155 | $99,858 |
| Tract 509.07Williamson County | 4,904 | $112,519 |
| Tract 507.02Williamson County | 5,028 | $112,214 |
| Tract 503.07Williamson County | 3,900 | $86,289 |
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 Tennessee?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Franklin is the 395th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 7th-most populous of 345 in Tennessee.
Franklin ranks 20th of 287 places in Tennessee with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 7th | 345 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 57th | 230 |
| Residents per square mile | 9th | 289 |
| Median household income | 20th | 287 |
| Per capita income | 19th | 289 |
| Median home value | 7th | 285 |
| Median gross rent | 11th | 265 |
| Poverty rate | 222nd | 239 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13th | 276 |
| Median age | 178th | 289 |
| Owner-occupied share | 166th | 289 |
| Work from home | 3rd | 167 |
| Travel time to work | 190th | 288 |
Franklin's figures with every place in Tennessee (CSV)
Every place in Tennessee, 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?
5 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.