Franklin township, Pennsylvania
Franklin township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Franklin township is a geographic entity located in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 3,864. The land area covers 17.69 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 3,864 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 51.9 yrs | ±9.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,604 | ±153 | 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 | 1,682 | ±170 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,604 | ±153 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 78 | ±59 |
| Median Home Value | $226,500 | ±$42,015 |
| Median Gross Rent | $948 | ±$68 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $82,917 | ±$14,783 |
| Per Capita Income | $52,912 | ±$12,125 |
| Poverty Rate | 3.1% | ±1.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 120 | ±70 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.6% | ±6.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 2,123 | ±215 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 92.3% | ±12.4% |
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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TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN
GUS Population: 3,838 (2024)
ID: 174218
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SECRETARY/TREASURER
897 STATE RTE 288, FOMBELL PA 16123
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GUS Population: 165,540 (2024)
ID: 173715
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRPERSON
810 3RD ST, 1, BEAVER PA 15009-2100
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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, PA | |
| Regular School Franklin | 06-12 | Franklin, PA | |
| Regular School Franklin | 07-12 | Franklin, PA | |
| Regular School Franklin | PK-05 | Franklin, PA | |
| Regular School Franklin | PK-06 | Franklin, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Aliquippa, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Aliquippa, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Freedom, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Baden, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | Beaver, PA |
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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Geneva College
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College | 7.0 mi away | 3200 College Ave, Beaver Falls, PA, 15010-3599 |
7248465100
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ZELIENOPLE AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.1 mi away | 227 SOUTH HIGH ST, ZELIENOPLE, PA, 16063 |
(724) 452-9330
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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver
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College | 11.0 mi away | 100 University Drive, Monaca, PA, 15061-2764 |
7247733800
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ELLWOOD CITY AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.0 mi away | 415 LAWRENCE AVE.., ELLWOOD CITY, PA, 16117 |
(724) 758-6458
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Community College of Beaver County
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College | 12.6 mi away | 1 Campus Drive, Monaca, PA, 15061-2588 |
7244802222
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CARNEGIE FREE LIBRARY OF BEAVER FALLS
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Library | 7.6 mi away | 1301 7TH AVE, BEAVER FALLS, PA, 15010 |
(724) 846-4340
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Butler Beauty Academy-New Castle Beauty Academy
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College Vocational | 14.2 mi away | 314 E Washington St, New Castle, PA, 16101 |
7246546611
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NEW BRIGHTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.3 mi away | 1021 3RD AVE, NEW BRIGHTON, PA, 15066 |
(724) 846-7991
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Butler County Community College
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College | 15.3 mi away | 107 College Drive, Butler, PA, 16002 |
7242878711
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EVANS CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.4 mi away | 204 S. JACKSON STREET, EVANS CITY, PA, 16033 |
(724) 538-8695
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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 BEAVER FALLS 1 NE, PA US, located 7.0 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 | 35.9° | 19.2° | 27.6° | 3.14" | — |
| February | 39.0° | 19.1° | 29.1° | 2.40" | — |
| March | 48.3° | 26.8° | 37.6° | 3.07" | — |
| April | 61.6° | 36.6° | 49.1° | 3.65" | — |
| May | 71.5° | 47.8° | 59.7° | 3.84" | — |
| June | 78.9° | 56.4° | 67.7° | 4.26" | — |
| July | 83.1° | 61.1° | 72.1° | 3.82" | — |
| August | 82.2° | 59.5° | 70.9° | 3.50" | — |
| September | 75.6° | 52.9° | 64.3° | 3.62" | — |
| October | 63.8° | 41.8° | 52.8° | 3.06" | — |
| November | 51.0° | 31.5° | 41.3° | 2.95" | — |
| December | 40.3° | 24.5° | 32.4° | 3.01" | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazen CDP | CDP | 2.3 mi | — |
| Wurtemburg CDP | CDP | 3.3 mi | — |
| Frisco CDP | CDP | 4.0 mi | — |
| Ellport borough | Borough | 4.1 mi | — |
| Zelienople borough | Borough | 4.2 mi | — |
| Harmony borough | Borough | 4.4 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4200727336. • 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.