Franklin, Texas
Franklin: city in Robertson County, Texas, United States
About
Franklin is a city located in the county of Liberty in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,564 and a population density of 516 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,643 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Franklin
| Population | 1,643 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Texas (United States) |
| County | Liberty County |
| Postal code | 77856 |
| Phone Area Codes | 979 |
| Area | 3.03 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 30.2752,-94.7960 |
| Altitude | 449 feet / 137 meters |
| Capital city | Franklin is capital of Robertson County |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 19:23:16 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 542 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 4.81% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 68℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Franklin is located at 30°16'31"N 94°47'46"W (30.2752100, -94.7960400).
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Weather
68°F
Mostly Cloudy
5 mph S
Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind around 5 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Franklin increased by 4.81% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,564 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,621 | 3.52% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,616 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,605 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,603 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,610 | 0.43% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,609 | -0.06% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,626 | 1.05% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,649 | 1.39% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,645 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,643 | -0.12% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 6,937 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 7,091 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -2.2% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 6,827 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 7,093 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 4.0% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 16.9% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 21.3% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.9% |
| White only, percent : | 92.2% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 2.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.6% |
| Asians alone % : | 2.6% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.2% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 1.3% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 91.3% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 538 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 3.4% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 50.6% |
Franklin zip code is 77856.
County name: Robertson, County
fips: 48395
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 50.6% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $117,000 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,118 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $398 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $646 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,672 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.08 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 82.0% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 6.1% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 84.2% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 70.9% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 92.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 33.6% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 9.9% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 3.6% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 55.0% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 53.0% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 18,508 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 102,321 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 131,722 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $18,623 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 23.7 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $44,489 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $21,146 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 21.3% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 876 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 558 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 231 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 34 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 788 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 132 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 689 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,960.9 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 3.62 |
Nearby Transit Stations (5)
Rail and bus stations connected to Franklin, TX. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMT | Beaumont | 2555 W. Cedar Street | RAIL |
| HOS | Houston | 902 Washington Ave. | RAIL |
| HOG | Houston, TX | 2121 Main Street | BUS |
| GLS | Galveston (Texas Eagle Bus), Texas | 25th St. and Strand St. | BUS |
| PVW | Prairie View, TX | 44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Franklin.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Hardin Post Office | Hardin (TX) | 77561 |
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Other cities in Liberty County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Liberty County , TX.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Dayton | 8,628 | City in Liberty County, Texas, United States |
| Cleveland | 7,858 | City in Liberty County, Texas |
| Daisetta | 1,175 | City in Liberty County, Texas, United States |
| Ames | 1,064 | City in Liberty County, Texas, United States |
| Hardin | 966 | City in Liberty County, Texas, United States |
| Kenefick | 722 | Town of the United States |
| Devers | 545 | City in Liberty County, Texas, United States |
| North Cleveland | 313 | City in Liberty County, Texas, United States |
| Woodson | 237 | Town of the United States |
| Dayton Lakes | 107 | City in Liberty County, Texas, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Franklin distances to largest Texas cities