Franklin, VA Demographics

A map of Franklin's Population by Race

Franklin, Virginia had a population of 8,180 in 2020. It was 36.3% White, 56.4% Black, 1.0% Asian, 2.7% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 3.2% 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 672 places in Virginia, Franklin is the 151st 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

2,966 residents of Franklin identify as White, or 36.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Franklin considerably less than the White share of the population of Virginia (58.6% White). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Franklin is ranked #594 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Franklin is more White than neighboring Southampton Meadows (11.7% White). Franklin is less White than neighboring Camptown (37.9% White), Sedley (85.7% White), Carrsville (77.7% White), and Courtland (48.7% White).

Franklin's Black Population

4,610 residents of Franklin identify as Black, or 56.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Franklin considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Virginia (18.3% Black). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Franklin is ranked #24 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Franklin is more Black than neighboring Sedley (7.5% Black), Carrsville (14.7% Black), and Courtland (46.6% Black). Franklin is less Black than neighboring Camptown (58.6% Black), and Southampton Meadows (79.9% Black).

Franklin's Asian Population

81 residents of Franklin identify as Asian, or 1.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Franklin slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Virginia (7.1% Asian). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Franklin is ranked #307 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Franklin is more Asian than neighboring Camptown (0.8% Asian), Southampton Meadows (0.8% Asian), Sedley (0% Asian), Carrsville (0.3% Asian), and Courtland (0.5% Asian).

Franklin's Hispanic Population

218 residents of Franklin identify as Hispanic, or 2.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Franklin slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Virginia (10.5% Hispanic). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Franklin is ranked #453 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Franklin is more Hispanic than neighboring Camptown (0.6% Hispanic), and Courtland (1% Hispanic). Franklin is less Hispanic than neighboring Southampton Meadows (3% Hispanic), and Carrsville (3.5% Hispanic).

Franklin's Native American/Other Population

43 residents of Franklin identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Franklin roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Virginia (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Franklin is ranked #404 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Franklin is more Native American/Other than neighboring Camptown (0% Native American/Other), Carrsville (0.3% Native American/Other), and Courtland (0.3% Native American/Other). Franklin is less Native American/Other than neighboring Southampton Meadows (0.8% Native American/Other), and Sedley (1% Native American/Other).

Franklin's Multiracial Population

262 residents of Franklin identify as Multiracial, or 3.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Franklin roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Virginia (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Franklin is ranked #459 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Franklin is more Multiracial than neighboring Camptown (2.1% Multiracial), Sedley (3.1% Multiracial), and Courtland (2.9% Multiracial). Franklin is less Multiracial than neighboring Southampton Meadows (3.8% Multiracial), and Carrsville (3.5% Multiracial).

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