Franklin city, Pennsylvania
Franklin city profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Franklin city is a geographic entity located in Venango County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 5,899. The land area covers 4.68 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 5,899 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 44.4 yrs | ±2.4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 2,622 | ±137 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 3,021 | ±141 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,622 | ±137 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 399 | ±108 |
| Median Home Value | $116,900 | ±$21,155 |
| Median Gross Rent | $731 | ±$96 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $47,117 | ±$8,661 |
| Per Capita Income | $30,244 | ±$2,679 |
| Poverty Rate | 17.3% | ±4.6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 982 | ±263 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.5% | ±3.5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 2,563 | ±269 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 91% | ±1.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 5,933 (2024)
ID: 191355
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: MAYOR
430 13TH ST, STE 104, FRANKLIN PA 16323-1317
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GUS Population: 49,476 (2024)
ID: 191329
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: PRESIDENT
PO BOX 831, FRANKLIN PA 16323-0831
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Franklin | KG-05 | Franklin, PA | |
| Regular School Franklin | 06-12 | Franklin, PA | |
| Regular School Franklin | 07-12 | Franklin, PA | |
| Regular School Franklin | PK-05 | Franklin, PA | |
| Regular School Franklin | PK-06 | Franklin, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Cochranton, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Cochranton, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Seneca, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Seneca, PA | |
| 4 Nearby | 2-17 | SENECA, PA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Venango County Area Vocational Technical School
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College Vocational | 8.1 mi away | 1 Vo-Tech Dr, Oil City, PA, 16301 |
81467730971311
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FRANKLIN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 1.0 mi away | 421 12TH ST, FRANKLIN, PA, 16323 |
(814) 432-5062
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University of Pittsburgh-Titusville
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College | 19.1 mi away | 504 East Main Street, Titusville, PA, 16354 |
8888780462
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OIL REGION LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
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Library | 7.0 mi away | 2 CENTRAL AVE, OIL CITY, PA, 16301 |
(814) 678-3072
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Grove City College
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College | 20.4 mi away | 100 Campus Dr, Grove City, PA, 16127-2104 |
7244582000
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COOPERSTOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.4 mi away | 182 N. MAIN STREET, COOPERSTOWN, PA, 16317 |
(813) 374-4605
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Crawford County Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing Program
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College Vocational | 23.1 mi away | 860 Thurston Rd, Meadville, PA, 16335 |
8147246028
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COCHRANTON AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.6 mi away | 107 W PINE ST, COCHRANTON, PA, 16314 |
(814) 425-3996
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Allegheny College
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College | 24.6 mi away | 520 N Main St, Meadville, PA, 16335-3902 |
8143323100
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KNOX PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 18.3 mi away | 305 NORTH MAIN ST, KNOX, PA, 16232 |
(814) 797-1054
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at FRANKLIN, PA US, located 1.2 miles from Franklin city. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33.7° | 18.3° | 26.0° | 3.27" | 17.9" |
| February | 36.3° | 18.7° | 27.5° | 2.66" | 11.5" |
| March | 45.6° | 25.4° | 35.5° | 3.36" | 8.9" |
| April | 59.7° | 35.2° | 47.4° | 4.15" | 1.1" |
| May | 70.9° | 46.1° | 58.5° | 4.00" | 0.0" |
| June | 78.7° | 55.5° | 67.1° | 4.86" | 0.0" |
| July | 82.7° | 59.6° | 71.1° | 5.32" | 0.0" |
| August | 81.2° | 58.3° | 69.8° | 4.24" | 0.0" |
| September | 74.2° | 51.7° | 62.9° | 3.94" | 0.0" |
| October | 61.4° | 40.8° | 51.1° | 3.76" | 0.0" |
| November | 49.0° | 31.7° | 40.3° | 3.41" | 2.6" |
| December | 38.1° | 24.3° | 31.2° | 3.36" | 11.7" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin city | City | 0.0 mi | — |
| Sugarcreek borough | Borough | 4.0 mi | — |
| Polk borough | Borough | 5.1 mi | — |
| Seneca CDP | CDP | 6.6 mi | — |
| Woodland Heights CDP | CDP | 7.0 mi | — |
| Kennerdell CDP | CDP | 7.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4212127456. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.