Franklin County, TN

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2023 Population

43,478

1.16% 1-year growth

US Senator

Marsha Blackburn

Republican Party

US Senator

Bill Hagerty

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

42.7

0.708% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

12.7%

12.1% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$61,553

6.25% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$215,700

12.1% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

19,970

2.4% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Franklin County, TN had a population of 43.5k people with a median age of 42.7 and a median household income of $61,553. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Franklin County, TN grew from 42,980 to 43,478, a 1.16% increase and its median household income grew from $57,933 to $61,553, a 6.25% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Franklin County, TN are White (Non-Hispanic) (87.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.63%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.94%), Two+ (Hispanic) (1.22%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.21%).

None of the households in Franklin County, TN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.2% of the residents in Franklin County, TN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Franklin County, TN are The University of the South (221519) (464 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in Franklin County, TN was $215,700, and the homeownership rate was 76.4%.

Most people in Franklin County, TN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Franklin County, TN was 2 cars per household.

Franklin County, TN borders Jackson County, AL, Madison County, AL, Coffee County, TN, Grundy County, TN, Lincoln County, TN, Marion County, TN, and Moore County, TN.

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Population & Diversity

Franklin County, TN is home to a population of 43.5k people, from which 98.2% are citizens. As of 2023, 2.81% of Franklin County, TN residents were born outside of the country (1.22k people).

In 2023, there were 18.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (38.1k people) in Franklin County, TN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.02k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.28k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.2%

2023 Citizenship

98.2%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98.2% of Franklin County, TN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Franklin County, TN was 98.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Franklin County, TN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Franklin County, TN

White (Non-Hispanic)
38.1k ± 134
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
2.02k ± 128
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.28k ± 194

3.69%

Hispanic Population

1.6k people

3.69% of the people in Franklin County, TN are hispanic (1.6k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Franklin County, TN as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Tennessee.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
84,446 ± 7,091 people
India
23,758 ± 3,778 people
Guatemala
22,245 ± 3,656 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Tennessee was Mexico, the natal country of 84,446 Tennessee residents, followed by India with 23,758 and Guatemala with 22,245.

Foreign-Born Population

2.81%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

1.22k people

2.82%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

1.21k people

As of 2023, 2.81% of Franklin County, TN residents (1.22k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Franklin County, TN was 2.82%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Franklin County, TN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,271 ± 224
Gulf War (1990s)
753 ± 219
Gulf War (2001-)
726 ± 240

Franklin County, TN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.69 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Franklin County, TN employs 20k people. The largest industries in Franklin County, TN are Manufacturing (4,126 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,475 people), and Retail Trade (2,217 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($78,500), Utilities ($75,364), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($60,938).

Males in Tennessee have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,544. The income inequality in Tennessee (measured using the Gini index) is 0.462, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

20k

2023 Value

± 1,065

2.4%

1 Year growth

± 7.43%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Franklin County, TN grew at a rate of 2.4%, from 19.5k employees to 20k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Franklin County, TN, are Production Occupations (2,454 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,233 people), and Management Occupations (1,816 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Franklin County, TN.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Tennessee (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

20k

2023 Value

± 1,065

2.4%

1 Year growth

± 7.43%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Franklin County, TN grew at a rate of 2.4%, from 19.5k employees to 20k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Franklin County, TN, are Manufacturing (4,126 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,475 people), and Retail Trade (2,217 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Franklin County, TN, though some of these residents may live in Franklin County, TN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$47,803

Median earning men ± $2,037

$31,480

Median earning women ± $2,543

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($81,818), Wholesale Trade ($60,650), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($58,424).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($52,986), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($40,219), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($39,583).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

3.15%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 3.29M people employed in Tennessee. This represents a 3.15% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.8%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Tennessee.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

77
Retail Trade
74
Other Services (except Public Administration)
52
Construction

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$208k
Manufacturing
$119k
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
$69.2k
Health Care and Social Assistance

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Franklin County, TN went to Donald J. Trump with 73.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (25.4%), followed by Other (1.47%).

Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty are the senators currently representing the state of Tennessee. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Tennessee is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (73.1%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (25.4%)
Democratic Party
Other (1.47%)
Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Franklin County, TN went to Donald J. Trump with 73.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (25.4%), followed by Other (1.47%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Franklin County, TN for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Tennessee

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Marsha Blackburn

Senator from Tennessee

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Bill Hagerty

Senator from Tennessee

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty are the senators currently representing Tennessee.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Tennessee over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Tennessee

Tennessee is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Tennessee have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Franklin County, TN awarded 464 degrees. The student population of Franklin County, TN in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 810 male students and 894 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Franklin County, TN are White (386 and 86.2%), followed by Black or African American (19 and 4.24%), Hispanic or Latino (19 and 4.24%), and Two or More Races (18 and 4.02%).

The largest universities in Franklin County, TN by number of degrees awarded are The University of the South (221519) (464 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Franklin County, TN are Econometrics & Quantitative Economics (49 and 10.6%), General Psychology (44 and 9.48%), and General Biological Sciences (41 and 8.84%).

The median tuition cost in Franklin County, TN for private four year colleges is $50,863.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Franklin County, TN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 52.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 17.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 1,704 (47.5% men and 52.5% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 1,704 students enrolled in Franklin County, TN, 47.5% men and 52.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,369 records, of which 53.1% were women and 46.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Biological Sciences
41 degrees awarded
Econometrics & Quantitative Economics
49 degrees awarded
General Psychology
44 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Franklin County, TN was General Biological Sciences with 41 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Franklin County, TN according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

The University of the South (221519)

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

464 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was The University of the South (221519) with 464 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 227 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Franklin County, TN, which is 0.958 times less than the 237 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 386 degrees mean that there were 20.3 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 19 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($50,863) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($272) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.806% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.744% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.75M), Some college (1.2M), and Bachelors Degree (956k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Franklin County, TN was $215,700 in 2023, which is 0.711 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $192,400 to $215,700, a 12.1% increase. The homeownership rate in Franklin County, TN is 76.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Franklin County, TN have an average commute time of 23.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Franklin County, TN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Franklin County, TN is $61,553. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Franklin County, TN was Census Tract 9603 with a value of $75,116, followed by Census Tract 9607 and Census Tract 9602.01, with respective values of $72,500 and $71,897.

In 2023, 12.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Franklin County, TN. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 1.2%.

Housing

Property

$215,700

Median Property Value 2023

±$9,397

$13,059

Median Property Taxes

±$771

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Franklin County, TN the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Franklin County, TN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

76.4%

Homeownership

2023

63.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 76.4% of the housing units in Franklin County, TN were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 76%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Franklin County, TN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9603
Census Tract 9607
Census Tract 9602.01

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Franklin County, TN was Census Tract 9603 with a value of $75,116, followed by Census Tract 9607 and Census Tract 9602.01, with respective values of $72,500 and $71,897.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Franklin County, TN colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$61,553

Median Household Income

± $3,725

17.1k

Number of Households

± 954

In 2023, the median household income of the 17.1k households in Franklin County, TN grew to $61,553 from the previous year's value of $57,933.

The following chart displays the households in Franklin County, TN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Franklin County, TN is from Tennessee.

0.462

2022 Wage GINI in Tennessee

0.463

2021 Wage GINI in Tennessee

In 2022, the income inequality in Tennessee was 0.462 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.289% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Tennessee was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Tennessee in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Tennessee across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (81.4%)
Worked At Home (7.58%)
Carpooled (7.06%)

In 2023, 81.4% of workers in Franklin County, TN drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (7.58%) and those who carpooled to work (7.06%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

23.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Franklin County, TN have a shorter commute time (23.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.72% of the workforce in Franklin County, TN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Franklin County, TN compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Franklin County, TN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Franklin County, TN have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 12.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Franklin County, TN. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 1.2%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

12.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Franklin County, TN (5.23k out of 41.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Franklin County, TN is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 15.9% of the children was living in poverty in Franklin County, TN. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 9.9%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

91.6% of the population of Franklin County, TN has health coverage, with 42.2% on employee plans, 14.9% on Medicaid, 15.1% on Medicare, 16.8% on non-group plans, and 2.65% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Franklin County, TN see 1847 patients per year on average, which represents a 9.42% increase from the previous year (1688 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3324 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1879 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.4% were men and 51.6% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,847 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Franklin County, TN

Primary care physicians in Franklin County, TN see an average of 1,847 patients per year. This represents a 9.42% increase from the previous year (1,688 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Franklin County, TN in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.3% under 18 years, 20.8% between 18 and 34 years, 37.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.4% were men and 51.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

8.45%

Uninsured

42.2%

Employer Coverage

14.9%

Medicaid

15.1%

Medicare

16.8%

Non-Group

2.65%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Franklin County, TN declined by 6.79% from 9.06% to 8.45%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Franklin County, TN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 68.6 in Franklin County, TN.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Franklin County, TN.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 39.6% in Franklin County, TN.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Franklin County, TN.