Franklin, KY Profile
Franklin, KY, population 7,968, is located
in Kentucky's Simpson county,
about 40.2 miles from Nashville and 45.4 miles from Clarksville.
Through the 90's Franklin's population has grown by about 5%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of the past decade the population of Franklin has grown by about 1%. Since 2005 Franklin's population has declined by about 1%.
Franklin's property crime levels tend to be higher than Kentucky's average level.
The same data shows violent crime levels in Franklin tend to be about the same as Kentucky's average level.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 47% |
| Females | 53% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 81% |
| African American | 17% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 1% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 9.99 |
| Males | 9.99 |
| Females | 9.99 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 9.99% | | Under 20: | 9.99% |
| 20 to 40 | 9.99% | | 20 to 40: | 9.99% |
| 40 to 60 | 9.99% | | 40 to 60: | 9.99% |
| Over 60 | 8.00% | | Over 60: | 9.99% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 8,161 | N/A |
| 2001 | 8,139 | -0.27% |
| 2002 | 8,076 | -0.77% |
| 2003 | 8,020 | -0.69% |
| 2004 | 8,028 | 0.10% |
| 2005 | 8,046 | 0.22% |
| 2006 | 8,049 | 0.04% |
| 2007 | 8,032 | -0.21% |
| 2008 | 7,993 | -0.49% |
| 2009 | 7,968 | -0.31% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $32,001 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | N/A |
| 2002 | N/A |
| 2003 | N/A |
| 2004 | 273 |
| 2005 | 283 |
| 2006 | 147 |
| 2007 | 395 |
| 2008 | 400 |
| 2009 | 175 |
| 2010 | 214 |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Murder, Man-Slaughter |
Forcible Rape |
Robbery |
Aggravated Assault |
| 2001 |
- | - | - | - |
| 2002 |
- | - | - | - |
| 2003 |
- | - | - | - |
| 2004 |
0 | 3 | 9 | 10 |
| 2005 |
0 | 2 | 7 | 14 |
| 2006 |
0 | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| 2007 |
1 | 7 | 16 | 8 |
| 2008 |
1 | 2 | 19 | 10 |
| 2009 |
0 | 3 | 4 | 7 |
| 2010 |
0 | 4 | 7 | 6 |
Property Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | N/A |
| 2002 | N/A |
| 2003 | N/A |
| 2004 | 3,844 |
| 2005 | 3,926 |
| 2006 | 3,095 |
| 2007 | 3,308 |
| 2008 | 4,059 |
| 2009 | 4,448 |
| 2010 | 4,141 |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Burglary |
Larceny, Theft |
Motor Vehicle Theft |
| 2001 |
- |
- |
- |
| 2002 |
- |
- |
- |
| 2003 |
- |
- |
- |
| 2004 |
60 |
233 |
17 |
| 2005 |
66 |
234 |
19 |
| 2006 |
55 |
185 |
12 |
| 2007 |
57 |
198 |
13 |
| 2008 |
72 |
235 |
18 |
| 2009 |
74 |
261 |
20 |
| 2010 |
72 |
240 |
17 |
Location
| Elevation | 720 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 7 Square Miles |
