Franklin
Franklin is a rapidly developing region where you will experience exceptional transportation corridors to the Port of Virginia, a world-class Workforce Development Center, ample real estate zoned for commercial use, and access to the greater Hampton Roads’ quality of life. Enjoy a community where folks recognize you by your first name, where small town amenities abound, with a community college, hospital, country club, YMCA, and museums, all in a setting of 26,000 friendly people.
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Population - 2010 |
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Total Population |
8,582 |
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Total Households |
3,530 |
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Median Age |
40.7 |
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*Source: 2010 Census |
Age Breakout |
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0-19 years |
26.8% |
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20-24 years |
6.5% |
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25-44 years |
22.0% |
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45-64 years |
27.6% |
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65+ years |
17.2% |
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*Source: 2010 Census |
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Median Household Income |
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Year |
Median HHI |
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2010 |
$33,174 |
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2005 |
$33,778 |
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2000 |
$32,662 |
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*Source: U.S. Census Bureau 06-10 ACS |
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Educational Attainment |
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Level |
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Less than 9th grade |
10.1% |
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9th to 12th grade, no diploma |
13.8% |
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High school graduate |
29.4% |
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Some college, no degree |
22.4% |
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Associates degree |
5.3% |
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Bachelor's degree |
11.9% |
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Graduate/Professional Degree |
7.1% |
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*Source: U.S. Census Bureau 06-10 ACS |
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Labor Force |
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Emp. |
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Civilian Labor Force |
3,882 |
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Employed |
3,453 |
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Unemployed |
429 |
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Unemployment Rate |
11.1% |
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*Source: Virginia Employment Commission 02/12 |
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Largest Employers |
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Ashland, Inc.
Money Mailer Inc.
Narricot Industries, L.L.C.
Paul D. Camp Community College
Southampton Memorial Hospital
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*Source: Hoovers.com, HREDA Communities |
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Employment by Industry |
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Industry |
# Emp. |
% Emp. |
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Natural Resources and Mining |
0 |
0% |
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Construction |
28 |
0.7% |
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Manufacturing |
41 |
1.0% |
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Trade, Transportation, and Utilities |
1,066 |
25.7% |
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Information |
48 |
1.2% |
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Financial Activities |
231 |
5.6% |
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Professional and Business Services |
216 |
5.2% |
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Educational and Health Services |
968 |
23.4% |
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Leisure and Hospitality |
435 |
10.5% |
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Other Services |
216 |
5.2% |
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Government |
855 |
20.6% |
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*Source: Virginia Employment Commission |
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