City · Texas
Franklin, Texas
Franklin, city, in Robertson County, Texas. Franklin had 1,805 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 12.0% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,614 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,530 (±358). GEOID 4827288.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,805
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,614 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,530 ±358
Median household income
$54,265
±$15,225 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$168,800
±$50,214 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$889
±$231 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
Where is Franklin and what county is it in?
Franklin is a city in Robertson County, Texas. It covers 1.2 square miles of land, 1,379 residents per square mile in 2020.
Franklin is in the College Station-Bryan, TX metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 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 1,805 people lived in Franklin on July 1, 2025, up 12.0% since 2020, faster than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020 Census counted 1,614 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,530 (±358).
| Measure | Franklin | Robertson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,530 ±358 | 17,167 | no clear change |
| Households | 548 ±120 | 6,701 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.55 ±0.46 | 2.53 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 689 ±121 | 8,612 | −186 |
Franklin's population since 2000
From 1,470 in 2000 to 1,805 in 2025: up 22.8%. 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 35.1 years old; 26.5% are under 18 and 15.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 64.2%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 23.6%.
| Measure | Franklin | Robertson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.1 ±6.7 | 41.4 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 26.5% ±6.3 pts | 24.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.2% ±4.8 pts | 20.8% | – |
| Male | 50.5% ±7.0 pts | 49.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.9% ±5.4 pts | 22.2% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 64.2% ±11.1 pts | 54.8% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 23.6% ±10.9 pts | 17.2% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.8% ±3.0 pts | 0.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±1.9 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.1% ±2.9 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.0% ±1.4 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.8% ±6.4 pts | 12.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.2% ±2.8 pts | 7.4% | – |
| With a disability | 20.1% ±5.6 pts | 19.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.4% ±4.8 pts | 11.3% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.2% ±4.7 pts | 87.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 21.5% ±8.4 pts | 22.0% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.1% ±2.8 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.0% ±8.1 pts | 88.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.8% ±1.0 pts | 0.9% | – |
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 548 households earn less than $54,265 a year (±$15,225), against $72,236 in Robertson County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $58,741 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 24.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Franklin | Robertson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $54,265 ±$15,225 | $72,236 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $70,414 ±$12,731 | $89,468 | – |
| Per capita income | $25,373 ±$4,770 | $34,488 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 24.6% ±13.8 pts | 13.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 27.8% ±23.0 pts | 16.2% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 28.8% ±11.9 pts | 15.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.6% ±3.7 pts | 88.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 81.4% ±9.3 pts | 84.1% | – |
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 45.1% of Franklin's occupied homes and renters 54.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $168,800 by its owner (±$50,214). The median renter pays $889 a month including utilities, and 24.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Franklin | Robertson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $168,800 ±$50,214 | $185,900 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $889 ±$231 | $779 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 24.1% ±14.6 pts | 37.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,198 ±$198 | $1,472 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 45.1% ±11.6 pts | 72.4% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 54.9% ±11.6 pts | 27.6% | – |
| Housing units | 689 ±121 | 8,612 | −186 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±17.7 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 11.7% ±9.0 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 48.5% ±12.3 pts | 68.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 19.7% ±9.6 pts | 18.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.5% ±2.0 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 11.5% ±6.5 pts | 14.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 7.8% ±4.5 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.4% ±7.5 pts | 8.9% | – |
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 10 new housing units in Franklin in 2025 (10 in single-family houses), 5.5 per 1,000 residents against 6.6 across Texas.
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?
80.5% of Franklin's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 23.5 minutes.
| Measure | Franklin | Robertson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 52.9% ±7.8 pts | 57.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.7% ±7.5 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 80.5% ±10.6 pts | 78.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 14.0% ±9.3 pts | 14.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±8.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 0.5% ±1.0 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.0% ±3.7 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.5 min ±8.4 | 24.8 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?
No census tract lies mostly in Franklin; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9603Robertson County | 5,172 | $91,053 |
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 Texas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Franklin is the 8,056th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 644th-most populous of 1,224 in Texas.
Franklin ranks 689th of 933 places in Texas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 644th | 1,224 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 211th | 784 |
| Residents per square mile | 354th | 979 |
| Median household income | 689th | 933 |
| Per capita income | 725th | 978 |
| Median home value | 582nd | 950 |
| Median gross rent | 654th | 852 |
| Poverty rate | 143rd | 716 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 437th | 877 |
| Median age | 587th | 973 |
| Owner-occupied share | 940th | 973 |
| Travel time to work | 611th | 976 |
Franklin's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
Every place in Texas, 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?
21 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.