Demographics & People — Franklin, Wisconsin
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 35,751 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~36,200 |
| Median Age | 43.0 |
| Total Households | 14,062 |
| Family Households | 9,895 |
| Average Household Size | 2.49 |
| Diversity Index | 0.2656 (somewhat diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 30,057 |
| Black or African American | 1,022 |
| Asian | 1,991 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,194 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 13,382 |
| Polish | 7,392 |
| Other groups | 6,327 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 5,603 |
| Irish | 3,837 |
| Italian | 2,691 |
| English | 2,569 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 2,025 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 1,401 |
| Norwegian | 1,183 |
Language
| English Only | 29,549 |
| Spanish | 1,193 |
| Population 5+ | 33,811 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 1,850 |
| Population 18+ | 28,871 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 23.3 minutes |
| Work from Home | 16.0% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Franklin, Wisconsin.