Franklin township, Indiana
Franklin township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Franklin township is a geographic entity located in Montgomery County, Indiana. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,821. The land area covers 38.93 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,821 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 43.9 yrs | ±6.4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 711 | ±115 | 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 | 756 | ±110 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 711 | ±115 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 45 | ±45 |
| Median Home Value | $169,200 | ±$17,428 |
| Median Gross Rent | $784 | ±$56 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $85,022 | ±$25,246 |
| Per Capita Income | $37,892 | ±$6,184 |
| Poverty Rate | 6.6% | ±4.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 125 | ±82 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.6% | ±3.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 998 | ±209 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 94.9% | ±5.5% |
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: 1,795 (2024)
ID: 164029
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: FRANKLIN TWP TRUSTEE
PO BOX 494, DARLINGTON IN 47940-7001
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GUS Population: 38,633 (2024)
ID: 163445
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT - MONTGOMERY CO.
110 W SOUTH BLVD, CRAWFORDSVILLE IN 47933-3351
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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 | 07-12 | Crawfordsville, 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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Wabash College
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College | 8.9 mi away | 301 West Wabash Avenue, Crawfordsville, IN, 47933-0352 |
7653616100
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DARLINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.1 mi away | 203 WEST MAIN STREET, DARLINGTON, IN, 47940 |
(765) 794-4813
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Ross Medical Education Center-Lafayette
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College Vocational | 21.4 mi away | 2621 Maple Point Drive, Lafayette, IN, 47905-5159 |
7657550048
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THORNTOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.2 mi away | 124 NORTH MARKET STREET, THORNTOWN, IN, 46071 |
(765) 436-7348
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Christina and Company Education Center
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College Vocational | 22.9 mi away | 220 Meijer Drive, Lafayette, IN, 47905-4633 |
7654461811
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CRAWFORDSVILLE DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.6 mi away | 205 SOUTH WASHINGTON STREET, CRAWFORSDSVILLE, IN, 47933 |
(765) 362-2242
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Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Lafayette
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College Vocational | 24.1 mi away | 833 Ferry Street, Lafayette, IN, 47901 |
6305283330
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CARNEGIE MUSEUM OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY
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Library | 8.6 mi away | 222 S WASHINGTON ST, CRAWFORDSVILLE, IN, 47933 |
(765) 362-4618
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Saint Elizabeth School of Nursing
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College | 24.5 mi away | 1501 Hartford Street, Lafayette, IN, 47904-9988 |
7654236400
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COLFAX-PERRY TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.6 mi away | 207 SOUTH CLARK STREET, COLFAX, IN, 46035 |
(765) 324-2915
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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 CRAWFORDSVILLE 6 SE, IN US, located 6.4 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 | 33.0° | 17.2° | 25.1° | 2.87" | 7.4" |
| February | 37.5° | 20.0° | 28.8° | 2.51" | 5.7" |
| March | 48.6° | 28.8° | 38.7° | 3.15" | 3.1" |
| April | 61.2° | 38.9° | 50.0° | 4.41" | 0.3" |
| May | 71.7° | 49.9° | 60.8° | 4.53" | 0.0" |
| June | 80.3° | 59.6° | 69.9° | 5.26" | 0.0" |
| July | 82.8° | 61.9° | 72.4° | 4.42" | 0.0" |
| August | 81.9° | 59.2° | 70.6° | 3.86" | 0.0" |
| September | 77.1° | 51.7° | 64.4° | 3.24" | 0.0" |
| October | 64.7° | 40.8° | 52.7° | 3.39" | 0.0" |
| November | 50.0° | 31.4° | 40.7° | 3.64" | 1.0" |
| December | 38.0° | 22.6° | 30.3° | 2.88" | 4.2" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darlington town | Town | 2.0 mi | — |
| Mace CDP | CDP | 5.9 mi | — |
| Linnsburg CDP | CDP | 6.5 mi | — |
| Thorntown town | Town | 7.9 mi | — |
| Crawfordsville city | City | 8.4 mi | — |
| Colfax town | Town | 8.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1810725522. • 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.