Franklin township, Pennsylvania
Franklin township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Franklin township is a geographic entity located in Chester County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 4,467. The land area covers 13.06 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 4,467 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 44.8 yrs | ±3.6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,653 | ±98 | 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 | 1,698 | ±103 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,653 | ±98 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 45 | ±41 |
| Median Home Value | $489,100 | ±$45,500 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,904 | ±$320 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $144,403 | ±$22,131 |
| Per Capita Income | $73,872 | ±$7,440 |
| Poverty Rate | 4.9% | ±2.9% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 218 | ±127 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.8% | ±2.4% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 2,387 | ±183 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 99.5% | ±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: 4,486 (2024)
ID: 187304
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWNSHIP MANAGER
PO BOX 118, 20 MUNICIPAL LN, KEMBLESVILLE PA 19347-0118
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GUS Population: 560,745 (2024)
ID: 133449
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
313 W MARKET ST, STE 6202, WEST CHESTER PA 19380
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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-12 | Newark, DE | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Newark, DE | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | West Grove, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | West Grove, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 02-05 | West Grove, 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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Schilling-Douglas School of Hair Design
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College Vocational | 5.6 mi away | 211 Louviers Drive, Newark, DE, 19711 |
3027375100101
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AVON GROVE LIBRARY
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Library | 4.3 mi away | 117 ROSEHILL AVENUE, WEST GROVE, PA, 19390 |
(610) 869-2004
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Lincoln University
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College | 6.3 mi away | 1570 Baltimore Pike, Lincoln University, PA, 19352-0999 |
4843658000
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HOCKESSIN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.9 mi away | 1023 VALLEY ROAD, HOCKESSIN, DE, 19707 |
(302) 239-5160
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University of Delaware
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College | 6.8 mi away | 104 Hullihen Hall, Newark, DE, 19716 |
3028312000
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NEWARK FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 7.2 mi away | 750 LIBRARY AVENUE, NEWARK, DE, 19711 |
(302) 731-7550
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Goldey-Beacom College
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College | 7.4 mi away | 4701 Limestone Rd, Wilmington, DE, 19808 |
3029988814
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OXFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.4 mi away | 48 SOUTH SECOND STREET, OXFORD, PA, 19363 |
(610) 932-9625
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Hair Academy School of Barbering & Beauty
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College Vocational | 8.5 mi away | 160 Pencader Plaza, Newark, DE, 19713-2305 |
3027386251
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KIRKWOOD HIGHWAY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.5 mi away | 6000 KIRKWOOD HIGHWAY, WILMINGTON, DE, 19808 |
(302) 995-7663
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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 AVONDALE 2 N, PA US, located 7.2 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 | 38.6° | 22.7° | 30.6° | 3.62" | — |
| February | 41.2° | 24.0° | 32.6° | 3.12" | — |
| March | 49.8° | 31.0° | 40.4° | 4.40" | — |
| April | 61.5° | 40.2° | 50.8° | 3.79" | — |
| May | 71.2° | 50.2° | 60.7° | 3.58" | — |
| June | 79.5° | 59.0° | 69.2° | 4.43" | — |
| July | 83.6° | 63.7° | 73.6° | 4.17" | — |
| August | 81.5° | 61.9° | 71.7° | 4.28" | — |
| September | 75.3° | 55.2° | 65.2° | 4.47" | — |
| October | 63.9° | 43.8° | 53.9° | 4.03" | — |
| November | 53.3° | 34.3° | 43.8° | 3.22" | — |
| December | 43.2° | 27.6° | 35.4° | 4.03" | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Grove borough | Borough | 4.2 mi | — |
| North Star CDP | CDP | 4.9 mi | — |
| Avondale borough | Borough | 5.2 mi | — |
| Toughkenamon CDP | CDP | 6.2 mi | — |
| Lincoln University CDP | CDP | 6.3 mi | — |
| Newark city | City | 6.8 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4202927376. • 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.