Franklin, Tennessee Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Franklin, Tennessee is 85,575 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 7th-largest city in Tennessee. The median household income is $115,000, the median home value is $646,300, and the median age is 37.8.
The population has grown 41.9% since 2010 (62,820 → 89,142).
85,575
Population
1921
People / sq mi
$115,000
Median Income
$646,300
Median Home Value
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Franklin covers 44.5 sq mi of land at 1921 people per square mile.
About Franklin, TN
Remote work is unusually prominent in Franklin: 28.2% of workers primarily work from home, above the 14.0% national rate. Franklin is a city in Tennessee with a population of 85,575. It is the #7-largest of all cities in Tennessee nationally.
The typical household earns $115,000 a year, above the US median of $78,538. Poverty is relatively low for US cities at 3.0%, below the national 12.4%. A typical home is worth $646,300, with typical rent around $1,861.
The population is unusually well-credentialed for US cities — 64.3% of adults have a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%. An unusually large 28.2% of workers are remote, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 25 minutes each way.
The remote-work concentration is telling in Franklin — it skews toward higher-income, college-educated workers and reshapes both commute patterns and housing demand.
Franklin city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Franklin city had a population of 62,820 in 2010 and 89,142 in 2024, a 41.9% growth over 14 years. The peak was 89,142 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 2.54%.
89,142
Population (2024)
62,820
Population (2010)
89,142
Peak (2024)
2.54%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 62,820 |
| 2011 | 64,357 |
| 2012 | 66,359 |
| 2013 | 68,876 |
| 2014 | 70,620 |
| 2015 | 72,573 |
| 2016 | 74,695 |
| 2017 | 78,265 |
| 2018 | 81,027 |
| 2019 | 83,097 |
| 2020 | 84,155 |
| 2021 | 85,972 |
| 2022 | 87,664 |
| 2023 | 88,816 |
| 2024 | 89,142 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 75.7% |
| Black or African American | 5.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$115,000
Median Household Income
$58,094
Per Capita Income
3.0%
Poverty Rate
1.6%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$646,300
Median Home Value
$1,861
Median Rent
64.3%
Owner-Occupied
Education
95.9%
High School+
64.3%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.1%
Drive Alone
63.6%
Public Transit
28.2%
Work From Home
24.5 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
51.6%
Foreign Born
86.4%
Non-English at Home
5.2%
Veterans
8.1%
With Disability
95.6%
Health Insurance
98.3%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 23.8% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 17.0% |
| Information | 10.2% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 9.9% |
| Manufacturing | 7.3% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 5.4% |
| Retail Trade | 3.4% |
| Construction | 3.0% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 2.5% |
| Public Administration | 2.5% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.2% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Franklin, Tennessee has a population of 85,575 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 7th-largest city in Tennessee.
The median household income in Franklin, Tennessee is $115,000, with 3.0% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Franklin, Tennessee is $646,300, with median monthly rent at $1,861 and a homeownership rate of 64.3%.
The median age in Franklin, Tennessee is 37.8 years. The population is 48.3% male and 51.7% female.
The population has grown 41.9% since 2010 (62,820 → 89,142).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.