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Franklin, TX
City in Robertson County, Texas.
Population
1,530
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,308
ZIP codes
0
Franklin and its ZIP codes
Franklin at a glance
- Franklin is about 11 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $54,265 a year, 31% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $168,800 (41% below Texas) and median rent is $889 a month.
Local data for Franklin, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Franklin, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,265
Poverty rate
24.6%
Median home value
$168,800
Median rent
$889/mo
Homeownership
45.1%
Bachelor's or higher
21.5%
Median age
35.1
Average commute
23.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (125), Irish Americans (96), Mexican Americans (83).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Robertson County. PPP loans are for Franklin.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,346
5,641 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,506
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$113M
FY 2026, $6,715 per person
How people get to work
Franklin, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.5%
- Carpooled14.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home4.0%
Average one-way commute: 23.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Franklin, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
344
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
135
1.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 39°F
40.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Franklin, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.2%
U.S. 33.3% +0.9 pts
Diabetes
12.5%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
13.2%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
12.7%
U.S. 11.1% +1.6 pts
Cities near Franklin
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CalvertCity | 12 mi | 3.9 |
| HearneCity | 12 mi | 4.1 |
| BremondCity | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| Hilltop LakesCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 8.5 |
| MarquezCity | 20 mi | 1.3 |
| KurtenTown | 20 mi | 4.6 |
| Wixon ValleyCity | 21 mi | 1.8 |
| KosseTown | 21 mi | 1.3 |
| Lake BryanCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 7.6 |
| GauseCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1 |
| NormangeeTown | 22 mi | 1.1 |
| BryanCity | 26 mi | 55.3 |
| ThorntonTown | 27 mi | 1 |
| RosebudCity | 29 mi | 0.8 |
| Ben ArnoldCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Franklin, TX in?
- Franklin is in Robertson County, Texas.
- What is the population of Franklin, TX?
- About 1,530 people live in Franklin, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Franklin?
- Nearby places include Calvert (12 mi), Hearne (12 mi), Bremond (15 mi), Hilltop Lakes (18 mi), Marquez (20 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023