Franklin County, TN

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2021 Population

42,528

1.26% 1-year growth

US Senator

Marsha Blackburn

Republican Party

US Senator

Bill Hagerty

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

41.9

0.238% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

14.6%

5.6% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$52,189

9.23% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$161,000

9.75% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

18,729

2.26% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Franklin County, TN had a population of 42.5k people with a median age of 41.9 and a median household income of $52,189. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Franklin County, TN grew from 41,999 to 42,528, a 1.26% increase and its median household income grew from $47,777 to $52,189, a 9.23% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Franklin County, TN are White (Non-Hispanic) (87.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.87%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.81%), White (Hispanic) (1.88%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.34%).

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.

97.9% of the residents in Franklin County, TN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Franklin County, TN are The University of the South (467 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Franklin County, TN was $161,000, and the homeownership rate was 74.3%.

Most people in Franklin County, TN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.3 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 42.5k people, from which 97.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 3.04% of Franklin County, TN residents were born outside of the country (1.29k people).

In 2021, there were 18 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (37.4k people) in Franklin County, TN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.07k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.19k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.9%

2021 Citizenship

98.3%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.9% of Franklin County, TN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Franklin County, TN was 98.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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)
37.4k ± 102
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
2.07k ± 177
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.19k ± 198

3.64%

Hispanic Population

1.55k people

3.64% of the people in Franklin County, TN are hispanic (1.55k 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
86,142 ± 7,160 people
India
24,764 ± 3,857 people
Guatemala
18,995 ± 3,379 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Tennessee was Mexico, the natal country of 86,142 Tennessee residents, followed by India with 24,764 and Guatemala with 18,995.

Foreign-Born Population

3.04%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

1.29k people

2.79%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

1.17k people

As of 2021, 3.04% of Franklin County, TN residents (1.29k 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 County, TN was 2.79%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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
1,059 ± 205
Gulf War (1990s)
707 ± 227
Gulf War (2001-)
673 ± 203

Franklin County, TN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.5 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Franklin County, TN employs 18.7k people. The largest industries in Franklin County, TN are Manufacturing (4,076 people), Retail Trade (2,229 people), and Educational Services (2,157 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($68,560), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($50,938), and Public Administration ($50,769).

Males in Tennessee have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,162. The income inequality in Tennessee (measured using the Gini index) is 0.463, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

18.7k

2021 Value

± 1,014

2.26%

1 Year growth

± 7.64%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Franklin County, TN grew at a rate of 2.26%, from 18.3k employees to 18.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Franklin County, TN, are Production Occupations (2,523 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,883 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (1,563 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

18.7k

2021 Value

± 1,014

2.26%

1 Year growth

± 7.64%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Franklin County, TN grew at a rate of 2.26%, from 18.3k employees to 18.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Franklin County, TN, are Manufacturing (4,076 people), Retail Trade (2,229 people), and Educational Services (2,157 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

$40,089

Median earning men ± $1,860

$26,308

Median earning women ± $1,028

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($82,717), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($53,571), and Information ($53,110).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($51,154), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($34,167), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($31,058).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Tennessee. 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 Tennessee.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

293
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
168
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
167
Retail Trade

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

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$664k
Manufacturing
$127k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$47.3k
Retail Trade

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

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Tennessee to other states, or from other states to Tennessee.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Tennessee product (by dollars) was Electronics with $51.3B, followed by Motorized vehicles ($50.3B) and Pharmaceuticals ($49.5B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$471B

2020 Value in Tennessee

$1.05T

Projected 2050 Value in Tennessee

123% growth

In 2020, total outbound Tennessee trade was $471B. This is expected to increase 123% to $1.05T by 2050.

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

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Tennessee to other states, or from other states to Tennessee.

Most Common Trade Partners

Georgia
$34.2B
Texas
$26.7B
Kentucky
$21B

In 2020, the top outbound Tennessee domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $34.2B, followed by Texas with $26.7B and Kentucky and $21B.

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

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 2021, universities in Franklin County, TN awarded 467 degrees. The student population of Franklin County, TN in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 868 male students and 952 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Franklin County, TN are White (383 and 85.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (25 and 5.59%), Black or African American (24 and 5.37%), and Two or More Races (10 and 2.24%).

The largest universities in Franklin County, TN by number of degrees awarded are The University of the South (467 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Franklin County, TN are General Psychology (56 and 12%), General Economics (52 and 11.1%), and General Political Science & Government (45 and 9.64%).

The median tuition cost in Franklin County, TN for private four year colleges is $49,146.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Franklin County, TN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 60.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 18.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 1,820 (47.7% men and 52.3% 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 2021 there were 1,820 students enrolled in Franklin County, TN, 47.7% men and 52.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,501 records, of which 52.6% were women and 47.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Political Science & Government
45 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
56 degree-majors awarded
General Economics
52 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Franklin County, TN was General Political Science & Government with 45 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

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

467 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was The University of the South with 467 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 215 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Franklin County, TN, which is 0.853 times less than the 252 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 383 degrees mean that there were 15.3 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 25 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 ($49,146) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($272) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

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 2021, 0.767% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.729% 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 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.73M), Some college (1.19M), and Bachelors Degree (920k).

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 $161,000 in 2021, which is 0.657 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $146,700 to $161,000, a 9.75% increase. The homeownership rate in Franklin County, TN is 74.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Franklin County, TN have an average commute time of 23.3 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 $52,189. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Franklin County, TN was Census Tract 9602.01 with a value of $63,545, followed by Census Tract 9603 and Census Tract 9607, with respective values of $62,273 and $61,573.

In 2022, 12.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Franklin County, TN. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 0.873%.

Housing

Property

$161,000

Median Property Value 2021

±$5,052

$12,240

Median Property Taxes

±$751

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

74.3%

Homeownership

2021

65.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 74.3% of the housing units in Franklin County, TN were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 73.5%.

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 9602.01
Census Tract 9603
Census Tract 9607

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Franklin County, TN was Census Tract 9602.01 with a value of $63,545, followed by Census Tract 9603 and Census Tract 9607, with respective values of $62,273 and $61,573.

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.

$52,189

Median Household Income

± $3,766

16.5k

Number of Households

± 911

In 2021, the median household income of the 16.5k households in Franklin County, TN grew to $52,189 from the previous year's value of $47,777.

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.

0.463

2021 Wage GINI in Tennessee

0.463

2020 Wage GINI in Tennessee

In 2021, the income inequality in Tennessee was 0.463 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.126% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less 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 2021

Drove Alone (81.8%)
Carpooled (7.03%)
Worked At Home (6.43%)

In 2021, 81.8% of workers in Franklin County, TN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.03%) and those who worked at home (6.43%).

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

23.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Franklin County, TN have a shorter commute time (23.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.63% 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 2022, 12.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Franklin County, TN. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 0.873%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

14.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Franklin County, TN (5.85k out of 40.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. 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 Two Or More and Black.

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 2022, 19.8% of the children was living in poverty in Franklin County, TN. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 6%.

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.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 382 in Franklin County, TN. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 58.1 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

90.4% of the population of Franklin County, TN has health coverage, with 40% on employee plans, 15.3% on Medicaid, 15.7% on Medicare, 16.9% on non-group plans, and 2.44% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Franklin County, TN see 1688 patients per year on average, which represents a 8.83% increase from the previous year (1551 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3268 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1931 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,688 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Franklin County, TN

Primary care physicians in Franklin County, TN see an average of 1,688 patients per year. This represents a 8.83% increase from the previous year (1,551 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 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.5% under 18 years, 21% between 18 and 34 years, 37.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

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

Uninsured People

9.6%

Uninsured

40%

Employer Coverage

15.3%

Medicaid

15.7%

Medicare

16.9%

Non-Group

2.44%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Franklin County, TN grew by 5.51% from 9.09% to 9.6%.

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 2022, 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.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, 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 36.7% in Franklin County, TN.

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

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