Census ACS · #916 μSA
Franklin Metro Area
The Franklin, Ky Micropolitan Statistical Area has 19,786 residents. The median household income is $57,392 and the median home value is $195,700.
19,786
Population
84
People / sq mi
$57,392
Median Income
$195,700
Median Home Value
The Franklin CBSA covers 234 sq mi of land at 84.5 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 84.5% |
| Black or African American | 7.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.8% |
Economy & Income
$57,392
Median Household Income
$28,786
Per Capita Income
10.6%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment
Housing
$195,700
Median Home Value
$1,011
Median Rent
66.3%
Homeownership
Education
89.2%
High School+
16.8%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.3%
Drive Alone
5.2%
Work From Home
21.7 min
Avg Commute
40.0%
Foreign Born
Franklin spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Franklin, Ky Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 19,786 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #916 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Franklin metro area is $57,392, with a per capita income of $28,786.
The Franklin, Ky CBSA spans the state of Kentucky.
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Data for the Franklin, Ky CBSA (23190) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
Educational attainment is the headline number in Franklin: 16.8% of adults 25 and older have a four-year degree. With 19,786 residents, Franklin is a metro area in KY.
Incomes run on the lower side: a median household income of $57,392, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 10.6%, below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $195,700, with typical rent around $1,011.
College attainment is 16.8%, below the national 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.