Franklin Town, MA

Census Place

2024 Population

33,154

US Senator

Elizabeth Warren

Democratic Party

US Senator

Ed Markey

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

41.3

1.9% 1-year decrease

2024 Poverty Rate

5.88%

6.97% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$145,773

2.09% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

Population & Diversity

Franklin Town, MA is home to a population of 33.2k people, from which 96.5% are citizens.

As of 2024, 10.3% of Franklin Town, MA residents were born outside of the country (3.4k people).

In 2024, there were 13.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (27.3k people) in Franklin Town, MA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.98k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 926 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.5%

2024 Citizenship

96.7%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 96.5% of Franklin Town, MA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Franklin Town, MA was 96.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Franklin Town, MA

White (Non-Hispanic)
27.3k ± 754
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
1.98k ± 453
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
926 ± 322

5.31%

Hispanic Population

1.76k people

5.31% of the people in Franklin Town, MA are hispanic (1.76k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Franklin Town, MA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Brazil
108,593 ± 8,028 people
Dominican Republic
106,391 ± 7,947 people
China
103,416 ± 7,837 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Massachusetts was Brazil, the natal country of 108,593 Massachusetts residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 106,391 and China with 103,416.

Foreign-Born Population

10.3%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

3.4k people

10%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

3.32k people

As of 2024, 10.3% of Franklin Town, MA residents (3.4k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Franklin Town, MA was 10%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
374 ± 146
Gulf War (1990s)
69 ± 47
Gulf War (2001-)
58 ± 50

Franklin Town, MA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 5.42 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Franklin Town, MA.

Economy

The economy of Franklin Town, MA employs 18.4k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Franklin Town, MA were Health Care & Social Assistance (2,755 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (2,244 people), and Educational Services (1,935 people), and the highest paying industries were Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($121,197), Finance & Insurance ($120,548), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($120,202).

Employment

Occupations

18.4k

2024 Value

± 1,063

−0.707%

1 Year decline

± 8.43%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Franklin Town, MA declined at a rate of −0.707%, from 18.5k employees to 18.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Franklin Town, MA, are Management Occupations (3,128 people), Business & Financial Operations Occupations (1,820 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,758 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Franklin Town, MA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Massachusetts.

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

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

18.4k

2024 Value

± 1,063

−0.707%

1 Year decline

± 8.43%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Franklin Town, MA declined at a rate of −0.707%, from 18.5k employees to 18.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Franklin Town, MA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,755 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (2,244 people), and Educational Services (1,935 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.

Median Earnings by Industry

$100,990

Median earning men ± $4,745

$62,489

Median earning women ± $7,888

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($140,938), Information ($139,750), and Wholesale Trade ($131,875).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($104,635), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($99,640), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($94,191).

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Massachusetts went to Kamala Harris with 61.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (36%), followed by Other (1.48%).

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.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Franklin Town, MA. Showing the available data for Massachusetts.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (61.2%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (36%)
Republican Party
Other (1.48%)
Other Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Massachusetts went to Kamala Harris with 61.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (36%), followed by Other (1.48%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Massachusetts for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Massachusetts

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Massachusetts.

Elizabeth Warren

Senator from Massachusetts

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Ed Markey

Senator from Massachusetts

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.{{Cite news |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2013/06/26/us/massachusetts-special-senate-election.html |title=Democrat Wins Special Election for Kerry's Senate Seat |work=The New York Times |date=June 25, 2013 |access-date=May 21, 2020 |last1=Seelye |first1=Katharine Q. }}

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.

Education

The student population of Franklin Town, MA in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 544 male students and 620 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Franklin Town, MA are White (220 and 69.8%), Black or African American (39 and 12.4%), Hispanic or Latino (24 and 7.62%), and Unknown (18 and 5.71%).

The largest universities in Franklin Town, MA by number of degrees awarded are Dean College (286 and 89.1%) and Tri County Regional Vocational Technical High School (35 and 10.9%).

The most popular majors in Franklin Town, MA are General Business Administration & Management (44 and 13.7%), General Dance (30 and 9.35%), and Sport & Fitness Management (28 and 8.72%).

The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $46,276.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2024 in Franklin Town, MA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 73.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 8.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 1,164 (46.7% men and 53.3% 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 2024 there were 1,164 students enrolled in Franklin Town, MA, 46.7% men and 53.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 719 records, of which 56.1% were women and 43.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
34 degrees awarded
General Dance
28 degrees awarded
Sport & Fitness Management
25 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Franklin Town, MA was General Business Administration & Management with 34 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Dean College
286 degrees awarded
Tri County Regional Vocational Technical High School
35 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Dean College with 286 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 126 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Franklin Town, MA, which is 0.646 times less than the 195 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 220 degrees mean that there were 5.64 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 39 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 ($46,276) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($250) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

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

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

Housing & Living

The median property value in Franklin Town, MA was $611,700 in 2024, which is 1.84 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $567,100 to $611,700, a 7.86% increase. The homeownership rate in Franklin Town, MA is 78.2%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Franklin Town, MA have an average commute time of 32.5 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.

Housing

Property

$611,700

Median Property Value 2024

±$17,310

$9,671

Median Property Taxes

±$604

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.

Rent vs Own

78.2%

Homeownership

2024

64.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 78.2% of the housing units in Franklin Town, MA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 78.4%.

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

Equity

Household Income

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

$145,773

Median Household Income

± $9,492

12.4k

Number of Households

± 840

In 2024, the median household income of the 12.4k households in Franklin Town, MA grew to $145,773 from the previous year's value of $142,788.

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.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Franklin Town, MA is from Massachusetts.

0.477

2024 Wage GINI in Massachusetts

0.478

2023 Wage GINI in Massachusetts

In 2024, the income inequality in Massachusetts was 0.477 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.306% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Massachusetts was higher than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Massachusetts in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (67.7%)
Worked At Home (22.1%)
Carpooled (3.92%)

In 2024, 67.7% of workers in Franklin Town, MA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (22.1%) and those who carpooled to work (3.92%).

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

32.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Franklin Town, MA have a longer commute time (32.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 4.91% of the workforce in Franklin Town, MA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

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.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

5.88% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Franklin Town, MA (1.89k out of 32.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 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 Other and Hispanic.

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.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals

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

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

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