Franklin Town, MA

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2021 Population
33,057
1.74% 1-year decline
US Senator
Elizabeth Warren
Democratic Party
US Senator
Ed Markey
Democratic Party
2021 Median Age
41
0.244% 1-year increase
2021 Poverty Rate
5.54%
4.72% 1-year increase
2021 Median Household Income
$127,608
7.97% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$450,800
4.16% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
18,330
2.74% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Franklin Town, MA had a population of 33.1k people with a median age of 41 and a median household income of $127,608. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Franklin Town, MA declined from 33,644 to 33,057, a −1.74% decrease and its median household income grew from $118,193 to $127,608, a 7.97% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Franklin Town, MA are White (Non-Hispanic) (86.2%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (6.22%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.04%), White (Hispanic) (1.82%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.69%).

None of the households in Franklin Town, MA 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.

96.5% of the residents in Franklin Town, MA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Franklin Town, MA are Dean College (317 degrees awarded in 2021) and Tri County Regional Vocational Technical High School (35 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Franklin Town, MA was $450,800, and the homeownership rate was 80%.

Most people in Franklin Town, MA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 35.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Franklin Town, MA was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Franklin Town, MA is home to a population of 33.1k people, from which 96.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 9.2% of Franklin Town, MA residents were born outside of the country (3.04k people).

In 2021, there were 13.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (28.5k people) in Franklin Town, MA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.06k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 674 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

96.5%
2021 Citizenship
96.7%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96.5% of Franklin Town, MA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Franklin Town, MA was 96.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Franklin Town, MA
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    28.5k ± 736
  2. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    2.06k ± 536
  3. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    674 ± 308
3.67%
Hispanic Population
1.21k people

In 2021, there were 13.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (28.5k people) in Franklin Town, MA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.06k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 674 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

3.67% of the people in Franklin Town, MA are hispanic (1.21k people).

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

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. China
    102,889 ± 7,817 people
  2. Dominican Republic
    98,796 ± 7,662 people
  3. Brazil
    87,929 ± 7,234 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Massachusetts was China, the natal country of 102,889 Massachusetts residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 98,796 and Brazil with 87,929.

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Foreign-Born Population

9.2%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
3.04k people
8.49%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
2.86k people

As of 2021, 9.2% of Franklin Town, MA residents (3.04k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Franklin Town, MA was 8.49%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    321 ± 115
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    114 ± 81
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    71 ± 65

Franklin Town, MA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.82 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Franklin Town, MA employs 18.3k people. The largest industries in Franklin Town, MA are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,292 people), Retail Trade (2,194 people), and Educational Services (2,163 people), and the highest paying industries are Manufacturing ($112,136), Finance & Insurance ($111,691), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($106,626).

Males in Massachusetts have an average income that is 1.31 times higher than the average income of females, which is $74,737. The income inequality in Massachusetts (measured using the Gini index) is 0.48, which is higher than than the national average.

Occupations

18.3k
2021 Value
± 1,122
−2.74%
1 Year decline
± 8.85%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Franklin Town, MA declined at a rate of −2.74%, from 18.8k employees to 18.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Franklin Town, MA, are Management Occupations (2,922 people), Sales & Related Occupations (2,165 people), and Business & Financial Operations Occupations (1,753 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Franklin Town, MA.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

18.3k
2021 Value
± 1,122
−2.74%
1 Year decline
± 8.85%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Franklin Town, MA declined at a rate of −2.74%, from 18.8k employees to 18.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Franklin Town, MA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,292 people), Retail Trade (2,194 people), and Educational Services (2,163 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Franklin Town, MA, though some of these residents may live in Franklin Town, MA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$87,339
Median earning men ± $5,294
$51,870
Median earning women ± $6,735

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($139,028), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($129,659), and Information ($121,094).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($91,607), Manufacturing ($90,703), and Public Administration ($87,800).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Massachusetts. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Massachusetts to other states, or from other states to Massachusetts.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $37.1B
  2. $29.7B
  3. $28.8B

In 2020, the top outbound Massachusetts product (by dollars) was Pharmaceuticals with $37.1B, followed by Mixed freight ($29.7B) and Electronics ($28.8B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Massachusetts products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$296B
2020 Value in Massachusetts
$627B
Projected 2050 Value in Massachusetts
112% growth

In 2020, total outbound Massachusetts trade was $296B. This is expected to increase 112% to $627B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Massachusetts trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Massachusetts to other states, or from other states to Massachusetts.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $28.8B
  2. $20.3B
  3. $14.2B

In 2020, the top outbound Massachusetts domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New York with $28.8B, followed by New Hampshire with $20.3B and Connecticut and $14.2B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Massachusetts shares with each state (excluding itself).

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Massachusetts went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 65.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (31.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.29%).

Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey are the senators currently representing the state of Massachusetts. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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

US Senators from Massachusetts

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Elizabeth Warren
Senator from Massachusetts1
Assumed office on January 3, 2013
Ed Markey
Senator from Massachusetts2
Assumed office on July 16, 2013
Elected to the seat to succeed Mo Cowan, who had been appointed to the seat following the resignation of John Kerry, who had become Secretary of State.

Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey are the senators currently representing Massachusetts.

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 Massachusetts over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representatives from Massachusetts

Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts have changed over time starting in 2008.

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In 2021, universities in Franklin Town, MA awarded 352 degrees. The student population of Franklin Town, MA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 618 male students and 634 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Franklin Town, MA are White (232 and 70.3%), followed by Unknown (39 and 11.8%), Black or African American (27 and 8.18%), and Hispanic or Latino (21 and 6.36%).

The largest universities in Franklin Town, MA by number of degrees awarded are Dean College (317 and 90.1%) and Tri County Regional Vocational Technical High School (35 and 9.94%).

The most popular majors in Franklin Town, MA are General Business Administration & Management (70 and 19.9%), General Dance (37 and 10.5%), and Sport & Fitness Management (28 and 7.95%).

The median tuition cost in Franklin Town, MA for private four year colleges is $42,146.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

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In 2021 in Franklin Town, MA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 73.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 8.97%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 1,252 (49.4% men and 50.6% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 1,252 students enrolled in Franklin Town, MA, 49.4% men and 50.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 754 records, of which 54% were women and 46% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 30 degree-majors awarded
  2. 30 degree-majors awarded
  3. 23 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Franklin Town, MA was General Dance with 30 degrees awarded.

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

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 317 degrees awarded
  2. 35 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Dean College with 317 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 140 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Franklin Town, MA, which is 0.66 times less than the 212 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 232 degrees mean that there were 5.95 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 39 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($42,146) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($200) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 1.06% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.14% of women were in the same situation.

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

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.35M), Bachelors Degree (1.33M), and Some college (1.01M).

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in Franklin Town, MA was $450,800 in 2021, which is 1.84 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $432,800 to $450,800, a 4.16% increase. The homeownership rate in Franklin Town, MA is 80%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Franklin Town, MA have an average commute time of 35.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Franklin Town, MA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Franklin Town, MA is $127,608. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Franklin Town, MA was Census Tract 4421.03 with a value of $166,412, followed by Census Tract 4422.01 and Census Tract 4421.01, with respective values of $141,765 and $126,504.

Property

$450,800
Median Property Value 2021
±$11,107
$9,693
Median Property Taxes
±$724

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 Town, MA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

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Rent vs Own

80%
Homeownership
2021
61.9%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 80% of the housing units in Franklin Town, MA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 80.5%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 4421.03
  2. Census Tract 4422.01
  3. Census Tract 4421.01

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Franklin Town, MA was Census Tract 4421.03 with a value of $166,412, followed by Census Tract 4422.01 and Census Tract 4421.01, with respective values of $141,765 and $126,504.

The following map shows all of the places in Franklin Town, MA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$127,608
Median Household Income
± $7,867
12.1k
Number of Households
± 841

In 2021, the median household income of the 12.1k households in Franklin Town, MA grew to $127,608 from the previous year's value of $118,193.

The following chart displays the households in Franklin Town, MA 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 $200k+ range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Franklin Town, MA is from Massachusetts.
0.48
2021 Wage GINI in Massachusetts
0.48
2020 Wage GINI in Massachusetts

In 2021, the income inequality in Massachusetts was 0.48 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0427% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Massachusetts was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Massachusetts in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (72.9%)
  2. Worked At Home (16.3%)
  3. Carpooled (4.46%)

In 2021, 72.9% of workers in Franklin Town, MA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (16.3%) and those who carpooled to work (4.46%).

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Commute Time

35.3 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Franklin Town, MA have a longer commute time (35.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 6.28% of the workforce in Franklin Town, MA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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

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Poverty & Diversity

5.54% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Franklin Town, MA (1.77k out of 31.9k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Males 25 - 34 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Franklin Town, MA is White, followed by Hispanic 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.

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99% of the population of Franklin Town, MA has health coverage, with 70% on employee plans, 6.68% on Medicaid, 9.91% on Medicare, 12.1% on non-group plans, and 0.4% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Norfolk County, MA see 780 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.889% decrease from the previous year (787 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 803 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 150 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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780 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Norfolk County, MA

Primary care physicians in Norfolk County, MA see an average of 780 patients per year. This represents a 0.889% decrease from the previous year (787 patients).

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

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.6% under 18 years, 19.1% between 18 and 34 years, 43.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.5% were men and 52.5% were women.

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Uninsured People

0.992%
Uninsured
70%
Employer Coverage
6.68%
Medicaid
9.91%
Medicare
12.1%
Non-Group
0.4%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Franklin Town, MA grew by 24.6% from 0.796% to 0.992%.

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