Franklin township, Indiana
Franklin township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Franklin township is a geographic entity located in Marion County, Indiana. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 67,488. The land area covers 42.18 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 67,488 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 36 yrs | ±1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 24,728 | ±884 | 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 | 25,559 | ±831 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 24,728 | ±884 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 831 | ±287 |
| Median Home Value | $270,200 | ±$12,733 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,288 | ±$118 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $97,383 | ±$7,925 |
| Per Capita Income | $41,718 | ±$2,240 |
| Poverty Rate | 7.8% | ±1.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 5,158 | ±1,143 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.4% | ±0.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 33,861 | ±1,204 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 95.2% | ±1.4% |
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: 66,724 (2024)
ID: 164003
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TRUSTEE
6231 S ARLINGTON AVE, INDIANAPOLIS IN 46237-3112
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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 | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Indianapolis, IN |
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-Indianapolis
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College Vocational | 4.2 mi away | 7915 South Emerson Avenue, Indianapolis, IN, 46237-8557 |
8009204593
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FRANKLIN ROAD BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 0.8 mi away | 5550 SOUTH FRANKLIN ROAD, INDIANAPOLIS, IN, 46239 |
(317) 275-4380
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Paul Mitchell the School-Indianapolis
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College Vocational | 6.7 mi away | 8751 US 31 Highway South, Indianapolis, IN, 46227-6252 |
3178850348
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BEECH GROVE BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 5.4 mi away | 1102 MAIN STREET, BEECH GROVE, IN, 46107 |
(317) 275-4560
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University of Indianapolis
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College | 6.9 mi away | 1400 E Hanna Ave, Indianapolis, IN, 46227-3697 |
3177883368
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SOUTHPORT BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 6.0 mi away | 2630 EAST STOP 11 ROAD, INDIANAPOLIS, IN, 46227 |
(317) 275-4510
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Martin University
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College | 9.7 mi away | 2186 North Sherman Drive, Indianapolis, IN, 46218-0567 |
3175433235
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SUGAR CREEK BRANCH
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Library | 6.4 mi away | 5731 WEST US 52, NEW PALESTINE, IN, 46163 |
(317) 861-6618
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American College of Education
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College | 10.2 mi away | 101 West Ohio Street, Suite 1200, Indianapolis, IN, 46204 |
8002800307
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GREENWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.8 mi away | 310 SOUTH MERIDIAN, GREENWOOD, IN, 46143 |
(317) 881-1953
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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 INDIANAPOLIS SE SIDE, IN US, located 4.1 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 | 34.2° | 18.9° | 26.6° | 3.08" | — |
| February | 39.1° | 21.7° | 30.4° | 2.34" | — |
| March | 49.7° | 30.5° | 40.1° | 3.71" | — |
| April | 61.9° | 41.3° | 51.6° | 4.46" | — |
| May | 72.3° | 52.4° | 62.3° | 4.99" | — |
| June | 80.9° | 61.6° | 71.2° | 5.42" | — |
| July | 83.7° | 64.4° | 74.0° | 3.87" | — |
| August | 82.6° | 62.6° | 72.6° | 3.56" | — |
| September | 76.8° | 55.1° | 65.9° | 3.21" | — |
| October | 64.6° | 43.5° | 54.1° | 3.23" | — |
| November | 50.6° | 32.7° | 41.7° | 3.44" | — |
| December | 39.2° | 24.2° | 31.7° | 3.27" | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant View CDP | CDP | 3.9 mi | — |
| Beech Grove city | City | 4.8 mi | — |
| Southport city | City | 5.8 mi | — |
| London CDP | CDP | 6.1 mi | — |
| Homecroft town | Town | 6.4 mi | — |
| Greenwood city | City | 7.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1809725504. • 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.