Franklin, KY Demographics

A map of Franklin's Population by Race

Franklin, Kentucky had a population of 10,176 in 2020. It was 76.7% White, 12.7% Black, 0.7% Asian, 3.8% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 5.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Franklin, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Franklin is the 43rd most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Franklin's White Population

7,805 residents of Franklin identify as White, or 76.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Franklin roughly similar to the White share of the population of Kentucky (81.3% White). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Franklin is ranked #496 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Franklin is less White than neighboring Mitchellville (89.6% White), Woodburn (93.4% White), Portland (82.3% White), Orlinda (87.4% White), and New Deal (93% White).

Franklin's Black Population

1,289 residents of Franklin identify as Black, or 12.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Franklin roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Kentucky (7.9% Black). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Franklin is ranked #45 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Franklin is more Black than neighboring Mitchellville (1.8% Black), Woodburn (0% Black), Portland (4.6% Black), Orlinda (3.6% Black), and New Deal (1.5% Black).

Franklin's Asian Population

68 residents of Franklin identify as Asian, or 0.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Franklin roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Kentucky (1.6% Asian). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Franklin is ranked #195 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Franklin is more Asian than neighboring Mitchellville (0% Asian), Woodburn (0% Asian), Portland (0.5% Asian), Orlinda (0% Asian), and New Deal (0.3% Asian).

Franklin's Hispanic Population

390 residents of Franklin identify as Hispanic, or 3.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Franklin roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Kentucky (4.6% Hispanic). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Franklin is ranked #154 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Franklin is more Hispanic than neighboring Mitchellville (3.7% Hispanic), Woodburn (0.7% Hispanic), Orlinda (3.7% Hispanic), and New Deal (0.3% Hispanic). Franklin is less Hispanic than neighboring Portland (7.3% Hispanic).

Franklin's Native American/Other Population

63 residents of Franklin identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Franklin roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Kentucky (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Franklin is ranked #169 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Franklin is more Native American/Other than neighboring Mitchellville (0% Native American/Other), Woodburn (0.3% Native American/Other), Portland (0.5% Native American/Other), and Orlinda (0.1% Native American/Other). Franklin is less Native American/Other than neighboring New Deal (1.3% Native American/Other).

Franklin's Multiracial Population

561 residents of Franklin identify as Multiracial, or 5.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Franklin roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Kentucky (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Franklin is ranked #76 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Franklin is more Multiracial than neighboring Mitchellville (4.9% Multiracial), Portland (4.8% Multiracial), Orlinda (5.2% Multiracial), and New Deal (3.8% Multiracial). Franklin is less Multiracial than neighboring Woodburn (5.6% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.