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Franklin, IL
Village in Morgan County, Illinois.
Population
650
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
784
ZIP codes
0
Franklin and its ZIP codes
Franklin at a glance
- Franklin is about 3.4 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- The median household income is $75,714, 9% below the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $116,400 (56% below Illinois) and median rent is $940 a month.
Local data for Franklin, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Franklin, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$75,714
Poverty rate
6.2%
Median home value
$116,400
Median rent
$940/mo
Homeownership
65.8%
Bachelor's or higher
20.9%
Median age
36.4
Average commute
23.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (156), German Americans (110), Norwegian Americans (13).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Morgan County. PPP loans are for Franklin.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,333
14,194 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,806
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$220M
FY 2026, $6,675 per person
How people get to work
Franklin, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.7%
- Carpooled2.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home12.4%
Average one-way commute: 23.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Franklin, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
387
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
77
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 18°F
39.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Franklin, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.8%
U.S. 33.3% +6.5 pts
Diabetes
11.3%
U.S. 12.1% -0.8 pts
Smoking
16.6%
U.S. 12.8% +3.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.8%
U.S. 11.1% -3.3 pts
Cities near Franklin
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WaverlyCity | 5.3 mi | 1 |
| AlexanderCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 1 |
| WoodsonVillage | 9.7 mi | 0.4 |
| New BerlinVillage | 10 mi | 1.1 |
| ModestoVillage | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| ScottvilleVillage | 10 mi | 1 |
| LoamiVillage | 11 mi | 1 |
| South JacksonvilleVillage | 11 mi | 2.3 |
| MurrayvilleVillage | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| BerlinVillage | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| JacksonvilleCity | 13 mi | 10.6 |
| PalmyraVillage | 13 mi | 1 |
| AuburnCity | 16 mi | 4.1 |
| ManchesterVillage | 16 mi | 1.1 |
| CurranVillage | 16 mi | 2 |
| VirdenCity | 16 mi | 1.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Franklin, IL in?
- Franklin is in Morgan County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Franklin, IL?
- About 650 people live in Franklin, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Franklin?
- Nearby places include Waverly (5.3 mi), Alexander (6.9 mi), Woodson (9.7 mi), New Berlin (10 mi), Modesto (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023