Franklinton, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Washington Parish County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,615
Population
827/sq mi density
$32,339
Median Income
$29,576 per capita
$187,500
Home Value
$192,027 Zillow
$930
Median Rent
47.1% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$32,339 median income, 3.3% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$187,500 home value, $930/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
3,615
Census 2023
Population Density
827
per square mile
Land Area
4.4
square miles (11.3 km²)
Median Age
39.8 yrs
2% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
51.3%
Male
48.7%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 35.9% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 60.6% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 1.4% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 2.1% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
35.9%
Black
60.6%
Hispanic
1.4%
Asian
0%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 96.3% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 5.4% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
96.3%
Spanish
5.4%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
0.3%
Veterans
3.6%
40% below US avg (6%)
Disability
18.7%
44% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
91.7%
0% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
8.3%
3% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.482
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 3,615 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 827 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 4.4 sq mi |
| Median Age | 39.8 years |
Gender
| Male | 51.3% |
| Female | 48.7% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 35.9% |
| Black or African American | 60.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
Language
| English Only | 96.3% |
| Spanish | 5.4% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 0.3% |
| Veterans | 3.6% |
| Disability | 18.7% |
| Health Insurance | 91.7% |
| Uninsured | 8.3% |
| Broadband Access | 73.1% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.482 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 6, Nonmetro / Urban 2.5K-20K, adjacent |