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Franklin, LA
City in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana.
Population
6,461
Land area
10sq mi
People per sq mi
649
ZIP codes
0
Franklin and its ZIP codes
Franklin at a glance
- Franklin is about 6.1 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 87th among 488 cities and towns in Louisiana.
- The median household income is $39,518, 35% below the Louisiana median of $60,756.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $104,400 (52% below Louisiana) and median rent is $814 a month.
Local data for Franklin, LA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Franklin, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$39,518
Poverty rate
27.3%
Median home value
$104,400
Median rent
$814/mo
Homeownership
60.8%
Bachelor's or higher
9.9%
Median age
37.7
Average commute
21.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: French Americans (566), German Americans (351), Irish Americans (279).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for St. Mary Parish. PPP loans are for Franklin.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,289
19,370 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,332
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$537M
FY 2026, $10,860 per person
How people get to work
Franklin, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.2%
- Carpooled8.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle1.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home5.4%
Average one-way commute: 21.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Franklin, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
164
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2,543
12.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 44°F
65.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Franklin, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
48.7%
U.S. 33.3% +15.4 pts
Diabetes
21.2%
U.S. 12.1% +9.1 pts
Smoking
22.3%
U.S. 12.8% +9.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.6%
U.S. 11.1% -0.5 pts
Cities near Franklin
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BaldwinTown | 4.6 mi | 3.2 |
| CentervilleCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 0.9 |
| CharentonCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 5 |
| SorrelCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 2.1 |
| GlencoeCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.7 |
| PattersonCity | 13 mi | 2.5 |
| JeaneretteCity | 13 mi | 2.3 |
| Bayou VistaCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.8 |
| BerwickTown | 17 mi | 5.9 |
| Morgan CityCity | 19 mi | 6 |
| LydiaCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.7 |
| Pierre PartCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 3.1 |
| SiracusavilleCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.8 |
| LoreauvilleVillage | 23 mi | 0.4 |
| New IberiaCity | 24 mi | 11.1 |
| AmeliaCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 2.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Franklin, LA in?
- Franklin is in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana.
- What is the population of Franklin, LA?
- About 6,461 people live in Franklin, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Franklin?
- Nearby places include Baldwin (4.6 mi), Centerville (4.9 mi), Charenton (5.8 mi), Sorrel (9.8 mi), Glencoe (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023