Franklin Parish, Louisiana Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Franklin Parish, LA Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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D
Health Well below averageLess healthy than 81% of counties in Louisiana
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D
Income Well below averageLess wealthy than 84% of counties in Louisiana
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F
Education Well below averageLess educated than 92% of counties in Louisiana
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Franklin Parish | Louisiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 19,403 | 4,610,276 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 30.6 | 88.0 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.66% | -0.10% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 37.6 | 35.9 | 37.3 |
| Households | 7,523 | 1,803,262 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Franklin Parish declined by 2.9% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 19,403 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Franklin Parish is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 20.0% of residents. That is 1.5 points below Louisiana as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 3,884 20.0% -1.5 pts
- Millennials 29–44 3,809 19.6% -2.2 pts
- Gen X 45–60 3,746 19.3% on par
- Boomers 61–79 3,725 19.2% +2.0 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Louisiana, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 51.9% of the people living in Franklin Parish and men 48.1%.
- Women 51.9% Louisiana 51.1%
- Men 48.1% Louisiana 48.9%
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Economy
Franklin Parish has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Franklin Parish | Louisiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $46,861 | $60,934 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.22% | 3.69% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 8.2% | 6.2% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Franklin Parish is about 23% lower than in Louisiana.
Housing
| Metric | Franklin Parish | Louisiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $119,066 | $170,446 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $720 | $1,063 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 73.2% | 67.4% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Franklin Parish is about 13.8 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $720 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Franklin Parish spend about 42 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 173 hours, about 7.2 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Franklin Parish | Louisiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 20.8 | 21.3 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 41.6 | 42.5 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 173 | 177 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,376 | $5,493 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 6.5% | 8.1% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,617 | 8,275 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 417 | 1,164 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Louisiana:
East Carroll Parish (11.4 min), Madison Parish (13.1 min), St. Mary Parish (15.5 min).
Slowest:
West Feliciana Parish (32.8 min), East Feliciana Parish (32.8 min), St. Helena Parish (32.4 min).
The average commute time in Franklin Parish is about the same as in Louisiana.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Franklin Parish has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Franklin Parish | Louisiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.9% | 24.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.44 | 2.49 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
Louisiana:
Orleans Parish (0.3), East Baton Rouge Parish (0.3), St. Tammany Parish (0.3).
Lowest:
East Carroll Parish (0.1), Assumption Parish (0.2), Evangeline Parish (0.2).
Health
Franklin Parish has a health index of D, which means it is barely healthy.
| Metric | Franklin Parish | Louisiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 73.7 | 75.1 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 25.4% | 22.3% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 26.0% | 23.9% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Louisiana:
St. Tammany Parish (0.8), Ascension Parish (0.8), Vernon Parish (0.8).
Lowest:
East Carroll Parish (0.7), Madison Parish (0.7), Tensas Parish (0.7).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Franklin Parish, Louisiana.
How big is Franklin Parish, Louisiana by population?
About 19,403 people live in Franklin Parish, Louisiana, in 7,523 households of 2.4 people on average. The median age is 37.6, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
Is Franklin Parish, Louisiana urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Franklin Parish, Louisiana has 31 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 35% of the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in Franklin Parish, Louisiana?
The median home costs 2.5 times the median household income ($119,066 against $46,861), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $720 a month takes about 18% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is unemployment high in Franklin Parish, Louisiana?
Unemployment in Franklin Parish, Louisiana is 8.2%, well above the U.S. rate of 5.2%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
How educated are people in Franklin Parish, Louisiana?
13.9% of adults in Franklin Parish, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 7), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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