Franklin township, Ohio
Franklin township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Franklin township is a geographic entity located in Mercer County, Ohio. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 2,624. The land area covers 24.87 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 2,624 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 52.4 yrs | ±7.2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,238 | ±125 | 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 | 1,936 | ±126 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,238 | ±125 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 698 | ±122 |
| Median Home Value | $175,900 | ±$20,724 |
| Median Gross Rent | $858 | ±$245 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $62,456 | ±$10,983 |
| Per Capita Income | $35,195 | ±$3,661 |
| Poverty Rate | 7.1% | ±4.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 181 | ±122 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.7% | ±6.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,175 | ±145 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 94.9% | ±2.9% |
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: 2,590 (2024)
ID: 173067
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
PO BOX 90, MONTEZUMA OH 45866
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GUS Population: 42,648 (2024)
ID: 132376
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County | Official County Government |
101 N MAIN ST, ROOM 209, CELINA OH 45822
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Franklin | 09-12 | Franklin, OH | |
| Regular School Franklin | 03-05 | Franklin, OH | |
| Regular School Franklin | 05-08 | Franklin, OH | |
| Regular School Franklin | KG-02 | Franklin, OH | |
| Regular School Franklin | 02 | Franklin, OH | |
| Regular School Franklin | KG | Franklin, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Celina, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 08-12 | Celina, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | Celina, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Coldwater, OH |
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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Wright State University-Lake Campus
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College | 4.3 mi away | 7600 Lake Campus Drive, Celina, OH, 45822 |
4195860300
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MARION BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 3.5 mi away | 5 E FRANKLIN ST, CHICKASAW, OH, 45826 |
(419) 925-4966
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Apollo Career Center
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College Vocational | 24.1 mi away | 3325 Shawnee Rd, Lima, OH, 45806-1497 |
4199983000
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MERCER COUNTY DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.4 mi away | 303 N. MAIN ST., CELINA, OH, 45822 |
(419) 586-4442
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COLDWATER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.0 mi away | 305 W. MAIN ST., COLDWATER, OH, 45828 |
(419) 678-2431
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ST. HENRY BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 7.8 mi away | 200 E MAIN ST, ST. HENRY, OH, 45883 |
(419) 678-3128
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NEW BREMEN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.0 mi away | 45 S. WASHINGTON ST., NEW BREMEN, OH, 45869 |
(419) 629-2158
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ST. MARYS COMMUNITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.0 mi away | 140 S. CHESTNUT ST., ST. MARYS, OH, 45885 |
(419) 394-7471
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FRANCIS J. STALLO MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 9.7 mi away | 196 E. FOURTH ST., MINSTER, OH, 45865 |
(419) 682-4556
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NEW KNOXVILLE COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 10.6 mi away | 304 S. MAIN ST., NEW KNOXVILLE, OH, 45871 |
(419) 753-2724
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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 CELINA 3 NE, OH US, located 6.0 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 | 33.7° | 18.7° | 26.2° | 2.76" | 10.8" |
| February | 37.9° | 21.5° | 29.7° | 2.32" | 7.1" |
| March | 48.8° | 29.7° | 39.3° | 2.87" | 4.1" |
| April | 62.7° | 39.7° | 51.2° | 3.86" | 0.5" |
| May | 73.1° | 51.1° | 62.1° | 4.05" | 0.0" |
| June | 81.0° | 60.1° | 70.5° | 4.38" | 0.0" |
| July | 83.7° | 63.0° | 73.4° | 4.58" | 0.0" |
| August | 82.2° | 60.9° | 71.5° | 3.56" | 0.0" |
| September | 77.3° | 54.2° | 65.7° | 2.75" | 0.0" |
| October | 64.7° | 43.7° | 54.2° | 2.86" | 0.1" |
| November | 50.1° | 33.1° | 41.6° | 3.15" | 1.3" |
| December | 38.3° | 24.3° | 31.3° | 2.62" | 4.9" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montezuma village | Village | 1.7 mi | — |
| Chickasaw village | Village | 3.5 mi | — |
| Celina city | City | 5.4 mi | — |
| Coldwater village | Village | 6.1 mi | — |
| Maria Stein CDP | CDP | 6.1 mi | — |
| St. Henry village | Village | 7.4 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3910728350. • 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.