Franklin township, Pennsylvania
Franklin township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Franklin township is a geographic entity located in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 485. The land area covers 31.49 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 485 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 46.5 yrs | ±9.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 176 | ±29 | 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 | 221 | ±34 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 176 | ±29 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 45 | ±22 |
| Median Home Value | $350,000 | ±$74,174 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,313 | ±$677 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $95,714 | ±$8,474 |
| Per Capita Income | $45,712 | ±$6,422 |
| Poverty Rate | 2.3% | ±1.6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 10 | ±7 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.4% | ±2.3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 208 | ±48 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 92% | ±7.8% |
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: 484 (2024)
ID: 133782
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Township | Official Local Government |
5054 GREYSTONE LN, TYRONE PA 16686
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GUS Population: 43,359 (2024)
ID: 111848
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHIEF CLERK
223 PENN ST, 2ND FL, HUNTINGDON PA 16652
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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 | 05-08 | Bellwood, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Bellwood, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | State College, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | State College, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | State College, 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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Juniata College
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College | 12.2 mi away | 1700 Moore St, Huntingdon, PA, 16652-2196 |
8146413000
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TYRONE-SNYDER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.8 mi away | 1000 PENNSYLVANIA AVE., TYRONE, PA, 16686 |
(814) 684-1133
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South Hills School of Business & Technology
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College | 13.3 mi away | 480 Waupelani Dr, State College, PA, 16801-4516 |
8142347755
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HUNTINGDON COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 13.4 mi away | 330 PENN ST, HUNTINGDON, PA, 16652 |
(814) 643-0200
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Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
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College | 13.9 mi away | 201 Old Main, University Park, PA, 16802-1503 |
8148654700
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SCHLOW CENTRE REGION LIBRARY
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Library | 13.9 mi away | 211 SOUTH ALLEN STREET, STATE COLLEGE, PA, 16801 |
(814) 237-6236
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Pennsylvania State University-World Campus
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College | 13.9 mi away | President's Office 201 Old Main, University Park, PA, 16802-1503 |
8148655403
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BELLWOOD ANTIS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.6 mi away | 526 MAIN ST, BELLWOOD, PA, 16617 |
(814) 742-8234
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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona
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College | 19.9 mi away | 3000 Ivyside Park, Altoona, PA, 16601-3777 |
8149495000
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WILLIAMSBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.1 mi away | 511 WEST 2ND ST, WILLIAMSBURG, PA, 16693 |
(814) 832-3367
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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 STATE COLLEGE, PA US, located 13.6 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 | 33.9° | 20.5° | 27.2° | 2.92" | 11.3" |
| February | 36.8° | 21.5° | 29.1° | 2.46" | 11.6" |
| March | 45.6° | 28.3° | 37.0° | 3.38" | 9.4" |
| April | 59.2° | 39.4° | 49.3° | 3.51" | 0.9" |
| May | 69.4° | 50.3° | 59.8° | 3.64" | 0.0" |
| June | 77.0° | 59.3° | 68.1° | 4.09" | 0.0" |
| July | 81.1° | 63.3° | 72.2° | 3.79" | 0.0" |
| August | 79.3° | 61.6° | 70.4° | 4.16" | 0.0" |
| September | 72.3° | 54.1° | 63.2° | 3.95" | 0.0" |
| October | 60.7° | 43.0° | 51.9° | 3.46" | 0.4" |
| November | 48.8° | 33.5° | 41.2° | 2.99" | 2.6" |
| December | 38.4° | 26.0° | 32.2° | 3.18" | 7.6" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warriors Mark CDP | CDP | 3.8 mi | — |
| Baileyville CDP | CDP | 4.8 mi | — |
| Birmingham borough | Borough | 6.8 mi | — |
| Bald Eagle CDP | CDP | 6.9 mi | — |
| Petersburg borough | Borough | 7.0 mi | — |
| Olivia CDP | CDP | 7.4 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4206127416. • 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.