Franklin township, Indiana
Franklin township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Franklin township is a geographic entity located in Harrison County, Indiana. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 4,223. The land area covers 34.41 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 4,223 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 38.1 yrs | ±6.7 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,543 | ±192 | 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 | 1,579 | ±194 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,543 | ±192 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 36 | ±26 |
| Median Home Value | $258,000 | ±$18,774 |
| Median Gross Rent | $785 | ±$216 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $95,686 | ±$9,216 |
| Per Capita Income | $42,896 | ±$7,243 |
| Poverty Rate | 1.8% | ±1.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 74 | ±51 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.8% | ±1.8% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 2,082 | ±189 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 88.9% | ±4.1% |
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: 4,177 (2024)
ID: 103943
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: FRANKLIN TWP TRUSTEE
7505 RICK CIRCLE DRIVE, LANESVILLE IN 47136-8101
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GUS Population: 39,978 (2024)
ID: 190098
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: HARRISON COUNTY AUDITOR
245 ATWOOD ST, STE 211, CORYDON IN 47112-2700
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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 | 10.6 mi away | 5120 Dixie Highway, Louisville, KY, 40216 |
8009204593
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LANESVILLE BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 1.2 mi away | 7340 PENNINGTON STREET, LANESVILLE, IN, 47136 |
(812) 952-3759
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Indiana University-Southeast
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College | 12.8 mi away | 4201 Grant Line Rd, New Albany, IN, 47150 |
8129412333
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HARRISON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.6 mi away | 105 NORTH CAPITOL AVENUE, CORYDON, IN, 47112 |
(812) 738-4110
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Simmons College of Kentucky
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College | 13.2 mi away | 1018 South 7th Street, Louisville, KY, 40203-3322 |
50277614435113
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FREDERICK PORTER GRIFFIN CENTER FOR LOCAL HISTORY AND GENEAL
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Library | 6.7 mi away | 117 WEST BEAVER STREET, CORYDON, IN, 47112 |
(812) 738-5412
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University of Louisville
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College | 13.5 mi away | 2301 S 3rd St, Louisville, KY, 40292-0001 |
5028525555
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ELIZABETH BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 7.7 mi away | 5101 MAIN STREET, ELIZABETH, IN, 47117 |
(812) 969-2899
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Spalding University
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College | 13.6 mi away | 901 S Fourth Street, Louisville, KY, 40203-2188 |
5025859911
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GALENA DIGITAL BRANCH
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Library | 9.0 mi away | 6956 US-150, FLOYDS KNOBS, IN, 47119 |
(812) 949-3060
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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 12.1 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 | 1.4 mi | — |
| Crandall town | Town | 4.9 mi | — |
| Georgetown town | Town | 5.1 mi | — |
| New Middletown town | Town | 5.3 mi | — |
| Corydon town | Town | 6.6 mi | — |
| New Salisbury CDP | CDP | 7.5 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1806125396. • 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.