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 - 2008 |
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| Total Population |
8,877 |
| Total Households |
3,384 |
| Average Age |
39.9 |
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Age Breakout |
| 0-19 years |
27.7% |
| 20-24 years |
5.1% |
| 25-44 years |
24.9% |
| 45-64 years |
23.9% |
| 65+ years |
18.4% |
| *Source: U.S. Census Bureau |
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| Median Household Income |
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| Year |
Median HHI |
| 2008 |
$37,839 |
| 2005 |
$33,778 |
| 2000 |
$32,662 |
| *Source: U.S. Census Bureau |
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| Educational Attainment |
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| Level |
% |
| Less than 9th grade |
13.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma |
15.3% |
| High school graduate |
27.5% |
| Some college, no degree |
22.2% |
| Associates degree |
4.8% |
| Bachelor's degree |
11.3% |
| Graduate/Professional Degree |
5.1% |
*Source: U.S. Census Bureau
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| Labor Force |
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Emp. |
| Civilian Labor Force |
3,937 |
| Employed |
3,459 |
| Unemployed |
478 |
| Unemployment Rate |
12.1% |
| *Source: Virginia Employment Commission |
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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
| *Source: Hoovers.com, HREDA Communities |
| Employment by Industry |
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| Industry |
4,143 Emp. |
% Emp. |
| Natural Resources and Mining |
0 |
0% |
| Construction |
28 |
0.7% |
| Manufacturing |
41 |
1.0% |
| Trade, Transportation, and Utilities |
1,066 |
25.7% |
| Information |
48 |
1.2% |
| Financial Activities |
231 |
5.6% |
| Professional and Business Services |
216 |
5.2% |
| Educational and Health Services |
968 |
23.4% |
| Leisure and Hospitality |
435 |
10.5% |
| Other Services |
216 |
5.2% |
| Government |
855 |
20.6% |
| *Source: Virginia Employment Commission |
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