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The Town of Franklin had a population of 435 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Franklin is located at latitude 38.6429 and longitude -79.3312 in Pendleton County. The formal boundaries for the Town of Franklin encompass a land area of 0.56 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Pendleton County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
The Town of Franklin has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The Town of Franklin is located within Central District, a minor civil division (MCD) of Pendleton County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 435 (100%) |
| Population Density | 774 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 12 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $63,889 |
| Per Capita Income | $57,937 |
| Median Home Value | $219,200 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 257 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 103 (40.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 51 (19.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 103 (40.1%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 154 |
| Average Household Size | 2.20 |
| Family Households | 76 (49.4%) |
The table below compares Franklin to the other 439 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in West Virginia by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 251 | 43rd |
| Population Density | # 201 | 54th |
| Median Household Income | # 128 | 71st |
| Per Capita Income | # 14 | 97th |
| Diversity Index | # 205 | 54th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE West Virginia Census Data Comparison Tool.
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