Franklin Town, West Virginia
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 797 people, 362 households, and 223 families living in the town. The population density was 1582 people per square mile (610.81/kmē), it is the 86th most populated town in terms of population density. There were 424 housing units at an average density of 848 per square mile (327.41/kmē). The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.8. In the town the population was spread out, with 20.7% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 23.8% from 25 to 44, 25.6% from 45 to 64, and 24% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 122 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 125.7 females. The median age was 44.5 years, The median age of males was 42.6 years, for females the median age was 45.2 years. The racial makeup of the town was 97.11% White, 2.01% Black or African American, 0.25% American Indian, 0% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0.5% from two or more races and 0.13% Other races.
The median income for a household in the town was $32125, making it the 63rd wealthiest town by median household income among the West Virginia. The median income for a family in the town was $40500, it is the 62nd highest town by median family income in the U.S. state of West Virginia. The per capita income for the town was $15609, making it the 123rd wealthiest town by per capita income among the West Virginia. The median income of town was $17986, Males had a median income of $22250 versus $15284 for females.
In 2000, 190 pupils and students, of which 91 are male and 99 are female, 23.84% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 15 nursery or pri school, 7 kindergarten, 98 elementary school, 47 high school and 23 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 797 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 886 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 882 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 867 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 849 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 844 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 832 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 817 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 811 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 796 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 789 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 12 | 3 | 15 |
| Kindergarten | 7 | 7 | |
| Elementary school | 45 | 53 | 98 |
| High school | 18 | 29 | 47 |
| College or graduate school | 9 | 14 | 23 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin town, West Virginia | $32125 | $40500 | $15609 |
| Pendleton County, West Virginia | $30429 | $34860 | $15805 |
| West Virginia, United States | $29696 | $36484 | $16477 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |