County · Louisiana
Franklin Parish, Louisiana
Franklin Parish, Louisiana. Franklin Parish had 19,002 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 3.9% since 2020, a steeper fall than Louisiana's (−0.9%). It holds 4 places (4 cities, villages and boroughs) and 6 census tracts. GEOID 22041.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
19,002
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 19,774 · ACS 2020-2024: 19,408
Median household income
$47,020
±$4,584 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $60,756
Median home value
$113,000
±$11,810 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $216,500
Median gross rent
$721
±$31 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $1,064
How many people live in Franklin Parish, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 19,774 residents in Franklin Parish. The Census Bureau estimates 19,002 for July 1, 2025, down 3.9% since 2020, a steeper fall than Louisiana's (−0.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 19,408 over 624 square miles of land.
| Measure | Franklin Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 19,408 | 4,611,961 | −830 |
| Households | 7,525±263 | 1,804,780 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.44±0.08 | 2.49 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 8,926±37 | 2,108,902 | −385 |
Franklin Parish's population since 2000
From 21,263 in 2000 to 19,002 in 2025: down 10.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Franklin Parish?
Franklin Parish holds 4 places: 4 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Winnsboro with 4,566 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Franklin Parish?
The median resident of Franklin Parish is 39.2 years old; 24.8% are under 18 and 19.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 65.4%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 28.0%.
| Measure | Franklin Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.2±1.0 | 38.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 24.8%±0.2 pts | 23.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.7%±0.4 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.7% | 7.2% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 65.4%±0.1 pts | 55.7% | +0.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 28.0%±2.2 pts | 30.5% | −5.8 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 1.7% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.8%±2.2 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.3%±0.4 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.5%±1.0 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.7%±1.0 pts | 6.1% | – |
| With a disability | 18.2%±2.6 pts | 16.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.7%±1.9 pts | 7.8% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 80.7%±2.6 pts | 87.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 17.5%±2.5 pts | 27.0% | +5.5 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.6%±1.7 pts | 10.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.8%±0.5 pts | 1.6% | – |
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 Parish earn?
Half of Franklin Parish's 7,525 households earn less than $47,020 a year (±$4,584), against $60,756 in Louisiana. In 2015-2019 it was $43,421 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 24.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Franklin Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $47,020±$4,584 | $60,756 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $69,255±$5,296 | $87,038 | – |
| Per capita income | $26,643±$1,886 | $35,038 | +$3,006 |
| People below the poverty line | 24.1%±4.1 pts | 18.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 38.7%±8.9 pts | 25.4% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 24.5%±3.5 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 76.0%±2.9 pts | 86.6% | – |
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 Parish?
Owners occupy 73.2% of Franklin Parish's occupied homes and renters 26.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $113,000 by its owner (±$11,810). The median renter pays $721 a month including utilities, and 36.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Franklin Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $113,000±$11,810 | $216,500 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $721±$31 | $1,064 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 36.6%±11.4 pts | 46.3% | −24.3 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,157±$82 | $1,604 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 73.2%±4.3 pts | 67.4% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 8,926±37 | 2,108,902 | −385 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.3%±0.5 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.2%±4.9 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 74.0%±3.4 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 20.2%±2.6 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.1%±0.8 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.9%±1.9 pts | 6.1% | – |
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 Parish building?
Builders took permits for 13 new housing units across Franklin Parish in 2025 (13 single-family), 0.7 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Franklin Parish get to work?
80.0% of Franklin Parish's workers drive alone and 6.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 8.2%.
| Measure | Franklin Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 50.7%±2.5 pts | 59.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 8.2%±2.1 pts | 6.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 80.0%±3.9 pts | 78.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.9%±2.5 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.4%±0.6 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 1.2%±1.0 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.5%±3.2 pts | 8.1% | +3.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.4 min±2.9 | 25.7 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 are Franklin Parish's census tracts?
Franklin Parish is divided into 6 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $36,950 (Tract 9506) to $60,568 (Tract 9504).
| Tract 950122041950100 | 3,605±440 | $60,417 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 950222041950200 | 4,150±443 | $55,243 |
| Tract 950322041950300 | 5,053±255 | $37,744 |
| Tract 950422041950400 | 2,831±352 | $60,568 |
| Tract 950522041950500 | 1,802±295 | $54,294 |
| Tract 950622041950600 | 1,967±339 | $36,950 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Franklin Parish compare with Louisiana's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 47th of 64 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 40th of 64 |
| Residents per square mile | 42nd of 64 |
| Median household income | 45th of 64 |
| Median home value | 51st of 64 |
| Median gross rent | 54th of 64 |
| Poverty rate | 21st of 64 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31st of 64 |
| Median age | 33rd of 64 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 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 Parish 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' school search.