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RW Towne Realty
Kaitlin Stickle
Corporate & Relocation Services

Welcome to Franklin, VA

Franklin is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The city of Franklin had its beginnings in the 1830s as a railroad stop along the Blackwater River. During this era, the river was used to transport goods to and from Albemarle Sound in North Carolina.

Modern Franklin has two major industrial sectors: agriculture and manufacturing. Franklin is listed as being the 13th-most profitable and 12th-largest farming community in the state. The neighboring areas of Southampton and Isle of Wight counties, along with the city of Suffolk, are all ranked in the 20 most profitable farming counties, with Southampton County being the eighth-largest in the state.

Demographics

As of the census of 2010, there were 8,582 people, 3,384 households, and 2,277 families residing in the city. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.93. In the city, the population was spread out with 25.1% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 24.9% from 25 to 44, 23.9% from 45 to 64, and 18.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. The median income for a household in the city was $31,687, and the median income for a family was $40,299.

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