Franklin township, Indiana
Franklin township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Franklin township is a geographic entity located in Floyd County, Indiana. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,627. The land area covers 23.52 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,627 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 39.3 yrs | ±10.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 609 | ±98 | 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 | 703 | ±97 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 609 | ±98 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 94 | ±62 |
| Median Home Value | $250,600 | ±$35,437 |
| Median Gross Rent | $791 | ±$332 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $91,477 | ±$24,015 |
| Per Capita Income | $40,467 | ±$6,871 |
| Poverty Rate | 4.8% | ±3.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 83 | ±64 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.5% | ±5.8% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 871 | ±195 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 84.6% | ±7.6% |
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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TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN
GUS Population: 1,612 (2024)
ID: 126145
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE
5985 BLUNK KNOB ROAD, ELIZABETH IN 47117-9625
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GUS Population: 81,931 (2024)
ID: 125977
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: DIR OF OPERATIONS
2524 CORYDON PIKE, NEW ALBANY IN 47150-6196
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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, IN | |
| Regular School Franklin | PK-04 | Franklin, IN | |
| Regular School Franklin | 05-06 | Franklin, IN | |
| Regular School Franklin | 09-12 | Franklin, IN | |
| Regular School Franklin | 07-08 | Franklin, IN | |
| Regular School Franklin | KG-12 | Franklin, IN | |
| Regular School Franklin | PK-04 | Franklin, IN | |
| Regular School Franklin | PK-04 | Franklin, IN | |
| Regular School Franklin | PK-04 | Franklin, IN | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 05-12 | Louisville, KY |
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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Empire Beauty School-Dixie
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College Vocational | 5.8 mi away | 5120 Dixie Highway, Louisville, KY, 40216 |
8009204593
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LANESVILLE BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 4.1 mi away | 7340 PENNINGTON STREET, LANESVILLE, IN, 47136 |
(812) 952-3759
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Simmons College of Kentucky
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College | 8.0 mi away | 1018 South 7th Street, Louisville, KY, 40203-3322 |
50277614435113
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SHAWNEE
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Library | 5.4 mi away | 3912 WEST BROADWAY, LOUISVILLE, KY, 40211 |
(502) 574-1722
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University of Louisville
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College | 8.2 mi away | 2301 S 3rd St, Louisville, KY, 40292-0001 |
5028525555
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SHIVELY
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Library | 6.0 mi away | 3920 DIXIE HIGHWAY, LOUISVILLE, KY, 40216 |
(502) 574-1730
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Spalding University
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College | 8.4 mi away | 901 S Fourth Street, Louisville, KY, 40203-2188 |
5025859911
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NEW ALBANY-FLOYD COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.3 mi away | 180 WEST SPRING STREET, NEW ALBANY, IN, 47150 |
(812) 944-8464
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Jefferson Community and Technical College
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College | 8.7 mi away | 109 East Broadway, Louisville, KY, 40202 |
5022132200
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CARNEGIE LIBRARY CULTURAL ARTS CENTER
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Library | 6.5 mi away | 201 EAST SPRING ST, NEW ALBANY, IN, 47150 |
(812) 944-7336
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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 LOUISVILLE MCALPINE, KY US, located 7.5 miles from Franklin township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43.3° | 25.9° | 34.6° | 3.48" | 2.3" |
| February | 47.6° | 29.2° | 38.4° | 3.49" | 0.3" |
| March | 56.6° | 36.6° | 46.6° | 4.54" | 0.3" |
| April | 68.9° | 47.2° | 58.1° | 4.79" | 0.0" |
| May | 76.9° | 58.4° | 67.6° | 4.81" | 0.0" |
| June | 85.4° | 65.8° | 75.6° | 4.43" | 0.0" |
| July | 88.9° | 69.7° | 79.3° | 3.53" | 0.0" |
| August | 88.0° | 68.8° | 78.4° | 3.27" | 0.0" |
| September | 81.8° | 61.5° | 71.6° | 3.93" | 0.0" |
| October | 70.3° | 49.7° | 60.0° | 3.49" | 0.0" |
| November | 56.8° | 38.0° | 47.4° | 3.75" | 0.0" |
| December | 47.1° | 30.8° | 38.9° | 4.48" | 1.4" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lanesville town | Town | 4.0 mi | — |
| Shively city | City | 5.5 mi | — |
| Georgetown town | Town | 5.9 mi | — |
| Elizabeth town | Town | 7.7 mi | — |
| Floyds Knobs CDP | CDP | 7.7 mi | — |
| New Albany city | City | 7.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1804325360. • 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.