Franklin, VA is a vibrant small town located in the south of Virginia. It has a population of 8,249 people and a population density of 941 people per square mile. The US population density is 93 people per square mile. There are many businesses that make up the local economy such as Lovelace Drug Store, Big Daddy's Barbeque Pit, and O'Neill Tire & Auto Service Center. Visitors to the area can also enjoy year-round outdoor activities such as golfing at Boones Creek Golf Course or hiking around Smith Mountain Lake State Park. Other organizations in Franklin include the Franklin Area Historical Society and Camp Fire USA Vinton Chapter which both aim to preserve and enrich local culture and heritage. Lastly, locals are passionate about sports and cheer on teams such as Franklin High School鈥檚 football team for sporting events throughout the year.
The population in Franklin is 8,249. There are 991 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Franklin is 39, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Franklin is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Franklin
- 45.7% are married
- 13.1% are divorced
- 24.5% are married with children
- 25.1% have children, but are single
Race in Franklin
- 37.3% are White
- 58.9% are Black
- 0.3% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.7% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.8% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander