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Franklin, MN
City in Renville County, Minnesota.
Population
526
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
523
ZIP codes
0
Franklin and its ZIP codes
Franklin at a glance
- Franklin is about 7.3 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- The median household income is $51,500, 42% below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $89,800 (73% below Minnesota) and median rent is $838 a month.
Local data for Franklin, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Franklin, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,500
Poverty rate
16.1%
Median home value
$89,800
Median rent
$838/mo
Homeownership
83.9%
Bachelor's or higher
10.3%
Median age
38.8
Average commute
23.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (284), Norwegian Americans (111), Mexican Americans (47).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Renville County. PPP loans are for Franklin.
Unemployment rate
5.4%
Aug 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,036
5,595 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$65,878
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$131M
FY 2026, $8,919 per person
How people get to work
Franklin, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.9%
- Carpooled4.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.3%
- Worked from home7.6%
Average one-way commute: 23.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Franklin, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
549
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
3
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 6°F
28.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Franklin, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.8%
U.S. 33.3% +6.5 pts
Diabetes
13.9%
U.S. 12.1% +1.8 pts
Smoking
19.0%
U.S. 12.8% +6.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.6%
U.S. 11.1% -1.5 pts
Cities near Franklin
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MortonCity | 5.4 mi | 1.2 |
| FairfaxCity | 7.9 mi | 1.3 |
| MorganCity | 8 mi | 0.6 |
| Redwood FallsCity | 11 mi | 5.3 |
| EvanCity | 12 mi | 1 |
| ClementsCity | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| Bird IslandCity | 16 mi | 1.5 |
| HectorCity | 17 mi | 1.8 |
| DelhiCity | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| CobdenCity | 17 mi | 1 |
| GibbonCity | 18 mi | 0.7 |
| Sleepy EyeCity | 18 mi | 1.9 |
| OliviaCity | 18 mi | 2.4 |
| EssigCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.6 |
| Buffalo LakeCity | 20 mi | 0.7 |
| WabassoCity | 20 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Franklin, MN in?
- Franklin is in Renville County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Franklin, MN?
- About 526 people live in Franklin, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Franklin?
- Nearby places include Morton (5.4 mi), Fairfax (7.9 mi), Morgan (8 mi), Redwood Falls (11 mi), Evan (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023