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Franklin, NE
City in Franklin County, Nebraska.
Population
946
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
953
ZIP codes
0
Franklin and its ZIP codes
Franklin at a glance
- Franklin is about 37 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
- The median household income is $53,375, 30% below the Nebraska median of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $89,200 (63% below Nebraska) and median rent is $791 a month.
Local data for Franklin, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Franklin, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,375
Poverty rate
14.6%
Median home value
$89,200
Median rent
$791/mo
Homeownership
82.9%
Bachelor's or higher
18.7%
Median age
48.0
Average commute
18.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (271), Irish Americans (114), Norwegian Americans (23).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Franklin County. PPP loans are for Franklin.
Unemployment rate
2.0%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,146
784 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,303
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$32.4M
FY 2026, $11,209 per person
How people get to work
Franklin, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone91.4%
- Carpooled4.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.2%
Average one-way commute: 18.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Franklin, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
478
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
3
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 14°F
26.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Franklin, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.1%
U.S. 33.3% +6.8 pts
Diabetes
15.5%
U.S. 12.1% +3.4 pts
Smoking
16.9%
U.S. 12.8% +4.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.2%
U.S. 11.1% -0.9 pts
Cities near Franklin
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BloomingtonVillage | 4.6 mi | 0.8 |
| NaponeeVillage | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| RivertonVillage | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| Republican CityVillage | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| UplandVillage | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| InavaleCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| HildrethVillage | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| CampbellVillage | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| HuntleyVillage | 20 mi | 0.4 |
| WilcoxVillage | 22 mi | 0.5 |
| AlmaCity | 22 mi | 1.2 |
| Red CloudCity | 23 mi | 1 |
| Athol, KSCity | 23 mi | 0.2 |
| RaganVillage | 23 mi | 0.3 |
| Kensington, KSCity | 23 mi | 0.3 |
| Smith Center, KSCity | 24 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Franklin, NE in?
- Franklin is in Franklin County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Franklin, NE?
- About 946 people live in Franklin, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Franklin?
- Nearby places include Bloomington (4.6 mi), Naponee (10 mi), Riverton (10 mi), Republican City (14 mi), Upland (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023