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Franklin, MD
Census-designated place in Allegany County, Maryland.
Population
373
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,352
ZIP codes
0
Franklin and its ZIP codes
Franklin at a glance
- Franklin is about 2.1 times as dense as Maryland as a whole.
Local data for Franklin, MD
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Allegany County. PPP loans are for Franklin.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Sep 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,825
26,493 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,707
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$497M
FY 2026, $7,304 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Franklin, MD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
1,095
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
135
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 20°F
41.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Franklin, MD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.6%
U.S. 33.3% +2.3 pts
Diabetes
20.2%
U.S. 12.1% +8.1 pts
Smoking
17.4%
U.S. 12.8% +4.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.1%
U.S. 11.1% -2.0 pts
Cities near Franklin
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WesternportTown | 0.9 mi | 0.9 |
| Piedmont, WVTown | 1.5 mi | 0.4 |
| LukeTown | 1.7 mi | 0.3 |
| BloomingtonCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 0.6 |
| BartonTown | 2.9 mi | 0.2 |
| MoscowCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 0.2 |
| NikepCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 0.2 |
| DetmoldCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 0.2 |
| McCooleCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 1.4 |
| Keyser, WVCity | 5.6 mi | 2 |
| DawsonCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 0.6 |
| LonaconingTown | 5.9 mi | 0.4 |
| DanvilleCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 1.1 |
| GilmoreCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 0.1 |
| MidlandTown | 8.3 mi | 0.2 |
| OceanCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Franklin, MD in?
- Franklin is in Allegany County, Maryland.
- What is the population of Franklin, MD?
- About 373 people live in Franklin, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Franklin?
- Nearby places include Westernport (0.9 mi), Piedmont, WV (1.5 mi), Luke (1.7 mi), Bloomington (1.8 mi), Barton (2.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023