Franklin, Tennessee Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Franklin, TN 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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A
Health Above average
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Income Above average
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Education Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Franklin | Tennessee Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 65,220 | 7,058,506 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1457.0 | 167.5 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.92% | 0.94% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 38.3 | 37.3 | 37.3 |
| Households | 25,776 | 2,819,839 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Franklin grew by 43.9% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 65,220 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Franklin is Millennials, aged 29–44, at 22.8% of residents. That is 1.3 points above Tennessee as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 13,350 20.5% -0.9 pts
- Millennials 29–44 14,863 22.8% +1.3 pts
- Gen X 45–60 14,486 22.2% +1.9 pts
- Boomers 61–79 9,195 14.1% -3.2 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 Tennessee, 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 52.0% of the people living in Franklin and men 48.0%.
- Women 52.0% Tennessee 50.9%
- Men 48.0% Tennessee 49.1%
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Economy
Franklin has a the economy index of A, which means it is very prosperous.
| Metric | Franklin | Tennessee Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $114,018 | $69,901 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.26% | 5.19% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.3% | 4.6% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Franklin is about 63% higher than in Tennessee.
Housing
| Metric | Franklin | Tennessee Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $533,230 | $255,786 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,899 | $1,188 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 63.3% | 66.9% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Franklin is about 23.4 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,899 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Franklin spend about 40 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 168 hours, about 7.0 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Franklin | Tennessee Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 20.2 | 22.4 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 40.4 | 44.8 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 168 | 187 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,217 | $5,785 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 27.4% | 12.9% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 30,413 | 9,259 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,938 | 1,225 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Franklin is 20 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in Tennessee.
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 has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Franklin | Tennessee Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 56.8% | 27.5% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.51 | 2.45 | 2.53 |
Health
Franklin has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Franklin | Tennessee Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.4 | 74.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 10.5% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 13.8% | 25.1% | 19.0% |
Franklin, TN Compared With Nearby Cities
How Franklin, TN compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin, TN | 65,220 | $114,018 #2/2 | $533,230 #2/2 | 20.2 min #1/2 |
| Brentwood, TN | 44,549 | $177,913 | $1,394,672 | 23.1 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Franklin, Tennessee.
How big is Franklin, Tennessee by population?
About 65,220 people live in Franklin, Tennessee, in 25,776 households of 2.5 people on average. The median age is 38.3, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
Is Franklin, Tennessee mostly urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Franklin, Tennessee has 1,457 people per square mile, a density typical of urban and suburban areas. That is about 17 times the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in Franklin, Tennessee?
The median home costs 4.7 times the median household income ($533,230 against $114,018), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,899 a month takes about 20% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How strong is the job market in Franklin, Tennessee?
Unemployment in Franklin, Tennessee is only 2.3%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
What share of adults in Franklin, Tennessee have a college degree?
56.8% of adults in Franklin, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 6 in 10), well above the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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