Franklin, IN Demographics

A map of Franklin's Population by Race

Franklin, Indiana has an estimated population of 26,168, an increase from the 25,313 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.0% White, 3.0% Multiracial, 2.7% Black, 2.7% Hispanic, 1.5% Asian, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Franklin, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Franklin has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Indiana overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Franklin, that probability was 21.6% in 2020 and 18.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Franklin is ranked the 39th most populous place in Indiana, out of 976 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Franklin was ranked the 40th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Franklin's White Population

23,552 residents of Franklin, or 90.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Franklin is considerably higher than in Indiana overall, where 75.4% of the population is White. Franklin ranks 517th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Franklin's White population has grown by an estimated 5.3%. White residents' share of Franklin's population has increased from 88.3% to 90.0%.

Franklin is more White than neighboring Whiteland (87.1% White), New Whiteland (85% White), Greenwood (74.1% White), and Bargersville (87.3% White). Franklin is less White than neighboring Trafalgar (96.6% White).

Franklin's Black Population

717 residents of Franklin, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Franklin is lower than in Indiana overall, where 9.1% of the population is Black. Franklin ranks 139th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Franklin's Black population has grown by an estimated 66.7%. Black residents' share of Franklin's population has increased from 1.7% to 2.7%.

Franklin is more Black than neighboring New Whiteland (0% Black), and Trafalgar (0.1% Black). Franklin is less Black than neighboring Whiteland (6.9% Black), Greenwood (5.6% Black), and Bargersville (3.2% Black).

Franklin's Asian Population

384 residents of Franklin, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Franklin is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Franklin ranks 110th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Franklin's Asian population has grown by an estimated 37.1%. Asian residents' share of Franklin's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.5%.

Franklin is more Asian than neighboring New Whiteland (0% Asian), and Trafalgar (0.2% Asian). Franklin is less Asian than neighboring Whiteland (1.7% Asian), Greenwood (9% Asian), and Bargersville (5.1% Asian).

Franklin's Hispanic Population

703 residents of Franklin, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Franklin is lower than in Indiana overall, where 8.6% of the population is Hispanic. Franklin ranks 217th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Franklin's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 33.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Franklin's population has decreased from 4.2% to 2.7%.

Franklin is more Hispanic than neighboring Whiteland (1.1% Hispanic), Trafalgar (1.7% Hispanic), and Bargersville (0.9% Hispanic). Franklin is less Hispanic than neighboring New Whiteland (3.3% Hispanic), and Greenwood (7.6% Hispanic).

Franklin's Native American/Other Population

32 residents of Franklin, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Franklin is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Franklin ranks 139th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Franklin's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 82.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Franklin's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.1%.

Franklin is more Native American/Other than neighboring New Whiteland (0% Native American/Other), and Trafalgar (0% Native American/Other). Franklin is less Native American/Other than neighboring Whiteland (0.8% Native American/Other), Greenwood (0.3% Native American/Other), and Bargersville (0.9% Native American/Other).

Franklin's Multiracial Population

780 residents of Franklin, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Franklin is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Franklin ranks 253rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Franklin's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 21.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Franklin's population has decreased from 3.9% to 3.0%.

Franklin is more Multiracial than neighboring Whiteland (2.3% Multiracial), Trafalgar (1.4% Multiracial), and Bargersville (2.6% Multiracial). Franklin is less Multiracial than neighboring New Whiteland (11.7% Multiracial), and Greenwood (3.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.