Franklin, MI Demographics

A map of Franklin's Population by Race

Franklin, Michigan has an estimated population of 2,554, a large decrease from the 3,139 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 78.2% White, 8.3% Black, 7.2% Hispanic, 3.3% Multiracial, 3.0% 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Michigan 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 35.0% in 2020 and 37.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Franklin is ranked the 264th most populous place in Michigan, out of 745 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 234th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Franklin's White Population

1,997 residents of Franklin, or 78.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Franklin is higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Franklin ranks 615th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Franklin's White population has declined by an estimated 20.4%. White residents' share of Franklin's population has decreased from 80.0% to 78.2%.

Franklin is more White than neighboring Southfield (24.5% White), Lathrup Village (33.1% White), and Farmington Hills (59.3% White). Franklin is less White than neighboring Bingham Farms (88.5% White), and Beverly Hills (82.2% White).

Franklin's Black Population

211 residents of Franklin, or 8.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Franklin is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Franklin ranks 103rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Franklin's Black population has grown by an estimated 12.2%. Black residents' share of Franklin's population has increased from 6.0% to 8.3%.

Franklin is more Black than neighboring Bingham Farms (3.7% Black), and Beverly Hills (6.2% Black). Franklin is less Black than neighboring Southfield (64.7% Black), Lathrup Village (63.8% Black), and Farmington Hills (18.2% Black).

Franklin's Asian Population

77 residents of Franklin, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Franklin is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Franklin ranks 23rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Franklin's Asian population has declined by an estimated 62.6%. Asian residents' share of Franklin's population has decreased from 6.6% to 3.0%.

Franklin is more Asian than neighboring Southfield (2% Asian), and Lathrup Village (0% Asian). Franklin is less Asian than neighboring Bingham Farms (3.5% Asian), Beverly Hills (3.4% Asian), and Farmington Hills (13.7% Asian).

Franklin's Hispanic Population

183 residents of Franklin, or 7.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Franklin is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Franklin ranks 399th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Franklin's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 90.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Franklin's population has increased from 3.1% to 7.2%.

Franklin is more Hispanic than neighboring Bingham Farms (1.3% Hispanic), Southfield (1.7% Hispanic), Beverly Hills (2.8% Hispanic), Lathrup Village (1.3% Hispanic), and Farmington Hills (2.6% Hispanic).

Franklin's Native American/Other Population

2 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 Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Franklin ranks 421st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Franklin's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 90.5%. 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 Beverly Hills (0% Native American/Other), and Lathrup Village (0% Native American/Other). Franklin is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bingham Farms (0.2% Native American/Other), Southfield (0.4% Native American/Other), and Farmington Hills (0.7% Native American/Other).

Franklin's Multiracial Population

84 residents of Franklin, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Franklin is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Franklin ranks 478th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Franklin's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 28.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Franklin's population has decreased from 3.8% to 3.3%.

Franklin is more Multiracial than neighboring Bingham Farms (2.8% Multiracial), and Lathrup Village (1.8% Multiracial). Franklin is less Multiracial than neighboring Southfield (6.7% Multiracial), Beverly Hills (5.4% Multiracial), and Farmington Hills (5.5% 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.