Franklin, TN Demographics

A map of Franklin's Population by Race

Franklin, Tennessee has an estimated population of 87,133, an increase from the 83,454 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 74.4% White, 8.2% Asian, 8.1% Hispanic, 5.3% Black, 3.6% Multiracial, and 0.6% 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 slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Tennessee 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 42.1% in 2020 and 43.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Franklin is ranked the 7th most populous place in Tennessee, out of 504 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 7th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Franklin's White Population

64,787 residents of Franklin, or 74.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Franklin is slightly higher than in Tennessee overall, where 71% of the population is White. Franklin ranks 422nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Franklin's White population has grown by an estimated 3.5%. White residents' share of Franklin's population has decreased from 75.0% to 74.4%.

Franklin is less White than neighboring Brentwood (80.1% White), Thompson's Station (85.7% White), Forest Hills (83.7% White), Oak Hill (90.6% White), and Belle Meade (95.2% White).

Franklin's Black Population

4,575 residents of Franklin, or 5.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Franklin is considerably lower than in Tennessee overall, where 15.4% of the population is Black. Franklin ranks 150th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Franklin's Black population has grown by an estimated 6.3%. Black residents' share of Franklin's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.3%.

Franklin is more Black than neighboring Brentwood (4.6% Black), Thompson's Station (0.2% Black), Forest Hills (0.3% Black), Oak Hill (3% Black), and Belle Meade (0.6% Black).

Franklin's Asian Population

7,133 residents of Franklin, or 8.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Franklin is higher than in Tennessee overall, where 1.9% of the population is Asian. Franklin ranks 3rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Franklin's Asian population has grown by an estimated 11.5%. Asian residents' share of Franklin's population has remained roughly unchanged at 8.2%.

Franklin is more Asian than neighboring Brentwood (8% Asian), Thompson's Station (6.1% Asian), Forest Hills (1.3% Asian), Oak Hill (3.4% Asian), and Belle Meade (0.3% Asian).

Franklin's Hispanic Population

7,052 residents of Franklin, or 8.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Franklin is comparable to the share in Tennessee overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Franklin ranks 55th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Franklin's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 5.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Franklin's population has remained roughly unchanged at 8.1%.

Franklin is more Hispanic than neighboring Brentwood (3.1% Hispanic), Thompson's Station (4.3% Hispanic), Oak Hill (0.4% Hispanic), and Belle Meade (0.9% Hispanic). Franklin is less Hispanic than neighboring Forest Hills (11.2% Hispanic).

Franklin's Native American/Other Population

491 residents of Franklin, or 0.6% 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 Tennessee overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Franklin ranks 152nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Franklin's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 16.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Franklin's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Franklin is more Native American/Other than neighboring Brentwood (0.4% Native American/Other), Thompson's Station (0% Native American/Other), Forest Hills (0% Native American/Other), Oak Hill (0.2% Native American/Other), and Belle Meade (0.5% Native American/Other).

Franklin's Multiracial Population

3,095 residents of Franklin, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Franklin is comparable to the share in Tennessee overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Franklin ranks 301st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Franklin's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 7.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Franklin's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.6%.

Franklin is more Multiracial than neighboring Forest Hills (3.5% Multiracial), Oak Hill (2.4% Multiracial), and Belle Meade (2.6% Multiracial). Franklin is less Multiracial than neighboring Brentwood (3.7% Multiracial), and Thompson's Station (3.7% 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.