Jamie Stitt
Assistant Commissioner, Business and Workforce Development
Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development
312 Rosa L. Parks Ave., Nashville, TN 37243Common Search Terms
Franklin County
County Profile ToolFranklin County
Population & Demographics
Location
Time Zone
Central Time Zone
Grand Division
Middle Tennessee
Area (Square Miles)
554.5
County Seat
Winchester
Metropolitan Area
South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area
ECD Region
Southern Middle
Population
Population
(2020)
42,774
Population
(2022)
42,980
Population Change
(2020 - 2022)
0.5%
Population Forecast
(2040)
46,582
Foreign Born Population
1,212
Foreign Born Persons (Percentage of Population)
2.80%
Language Other Than English Spoken At Home
3.80%
Civilian Veteran Population
3,467
Race (Percentage of Population)
White Alone
89.10%
Black or African American, alone
4.90%
American Indian And Alaska Native, alone
0.20%
Asian, alone
0.60%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, alone
0.10%
Some Other Race, alone
1.60%
Two or More Races
3.60%
Hispanic or Latino
3.80%
Age (Percentage of Population)
Male
Female
Total
Under 5 Years Old
Male: 5.50%
Female: 0.043
Total: 4.90%
Under 18 Years Old
Male: 20.90%
Female: 18.70%
Total: 19.70%
18-64 Years Old
Male: 60.20%
Female: 59.70%
Total: 60.00%
65 Years and Over
Male: 18.90%
Female: 21.60%
Total: 20.30%
Median Age
Male: 42.4
Female: 40.7
Total: 44
Sources:
U.S. Census Bureau, 2018-2022 5-Year American Community Survey
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Tennessee State Data Center (2024)
Housing & Income
Housing & Income
Households
16,789
Homeownership Rate
76.0%
Persons Per Household
2.42
Living In Same House 1 Year & Over
89.3%
Median Home Value
$192,400
Annual Home Sales
633
Median Sale Price of Homes Sold
$282,500
Persons In Households With Income Below Poverty Level
14.5%
Total Personal Income
$2.0B
Personal Income Per Capita
$46,514
County Median Wage
$19.40
Household Income & Benefits
Percent of Household
Less Than $10,000
6.6%
$10,000 to $14,999
4.8%
$15,000 to $24,999
8.4%
$25,000 to $34,999
9.1%
$35,000 to $49,999
15.1%
$50,000 to $74,999
19.2%
$75,000 to $99,999
12.0%
$100,000 to $149,999
15.0%
$150,000 to $199,999
4.6%
$200,000 or More
5.1%
Median Household Income
$57,933
Percentage of Households by Income Range
Sources:
U.S. Census Bureau, 2018-2022 5-Year American Community Survey
Tennessee Housing Development Agency (2023)
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (2023)
Lightcast (2023)
Tax Structure
Property Tax
Property Tax Rate (County)
$1.9953
State Property Tax
None
Assessment Ratio: Residential Property
25%
Assessment Ratio: Farm Property
25%
Assessment Ratio: Commercial/Industrial Property
40%
Assessment Ratio: Public Utility Property
55%
Assessment Ratio: Business Personal Property
30%
State Tax
State Income Tax on Wages
None
State Income Tax: Interest from Bonds and Notes and Dividends from Stock
None (Hall Income tax was fully repealed January 1, 2021)
Excise Tax (State)
6.5% of Tennessee taxable income
Franchise Tax (state)
0.25% of the greater of net worth or real and tangible property in Tennessee. The minimum tax is $100.
Unemployment Insurance Tax (state)
2.7% of the first $7,000 in wages for new employers
Sales Tax
State Sales Tax Rate
7.0%
County Sales Tax Rate
2.25%
Local Sales Tax Collections
(FY 2023)
$14,640,833
Local Sales Tax Collections
(FY 2024)
$14,585,557
Local Sales Tax Collections Growth
(FY 2023 - FY 2024)
0.38%
State Bond Ratings
Moody's
Aaa
Standard & Poor's
AAA
Fitch
AAA
Debt per Capita
State Debt per Capita
$988
County Debt Per Capita
$1,396
Sources:
Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury (2024)
Tennessee Department of Revenue (2024)
The Tax Foundation (2024)
Labor Force
Labor Force Estimates (2023)
Tennessee
Franklin
Labor Force
Tennessee: 3,379,605
Franklin: 19,520
Employment
Tennessee: 3,267,935
Franklin: 18,846
Unemployment
Tennessee: 111,670
Franklin: 674
Unemployment Rate
Tennessee: 3.30%
Franklin: 3.50%
Unemployment Rate*
Tennessee
Franklin
2019
Tennessee: 7.40%
Franklin: 8.00%
2020
Tennessee: 4.50%
Franklin: 4.10%
2021
Tennessee: 3.40%
Franklin: 3.50%
2022
Tennessee: 3.30%
Franklin: 3.50%
Unemployment Rate (by percentage)
Sources:
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Industries
Industry
Employment
Establishments
Avg. Annual Wages
Crop and Animal Production
Employment: 105
Establishments: 15
Avg. Annual Wages: $37,093
Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
Employment: 82
Establishments: 5
Avg. Annual Wages: $87,821
Utilities
Employment: 12
Establishments: 3
Employment: $101,128
Construction
Employment: 412
Establishments: 75
Employment: $44,800
Manufacturing
Employment: 2,158
Establishments: 53
Employment: $52,523
Wholesale Trade
Employment: 328
Establishments: 55
Employment: $72,732
Retail Trade
Employment: 1,617
Establishments: 134
Employment: $33,074
Transportation and Warehousing
Employment: 136
Establishments: 35
Employment: $49,088
Information
Employment: 122
Establishments: 28
Employment: $132,431
Finance and Insurance
Employment: 211
Establishments: 55
Employment: $74,235
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing
Employment: 53
Establishments: 15
Employment: $38,253
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Employment: 258
Establishments: 103
Employment: $62,561
Administrative, Support, Waste Management and Remediation
Employment: 504
Establishments: 46
Employment: $34,410
Educational Services
Employment: 566
Establishments: 4
Employment: $52,624
Health Care and Social Assistance
Employment: 1,759
Establishments: 109
Employment: $55,419
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation
Employment: 63
Establishments: 12
Employment: $123,274
Accommodation and Food Services
Employment: 988
Establishments: 71
Employment: $19,167
Other Services (except Public Administration)
Employment: 224
Establishments: 50
Employment: $35,570
Government
Employment: 1,943
Establishments: 51
Employment: $38,624
Total
Employment: 11,556
Establishments: 919
Employment: $46,069
Unique Occupations*
Employment
Location Quotient*
Tire Builders
Employment: 75
Location Quotient*: 52.6
Woodworkers, All Other
Employment: 12
Location Quotient*: 16.36
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Employment: 13
Location Quotient*: 10.76
Motorcycle Mechanics
Employment: 13
Location Quotient*: 10.48
Continuous Mining Machine Operators
Employment: 11
Location Quotient*: 9.33
Key Cluster
Total Employment
Advanced Materials
321
Aerospace & Defense
0
Appliances & Electrical
0
Automotive
793
Business Services
120
Chemicals
10
Distribution & Logistics
322
Film, Music & Entertainment
36
Food & Beverage
34
Healthcare & Medical Devices
33
Top Employers
Top County Employers
Estimated Employees
City
Franklin County Schools
Est. Employees: 973
City: Winchester
The University of the South
Est. Employees: 784
City: Sewanee
Southern TN Medical Center, LLC
Est. Employees: 550
City: Winchester
Nissan
Est. Employees: 400
City: Decherd
Walmart Stores, Inc.
Est. Employees: 300
City: Winchester
Franklin County Government
Est. Employees: 286
City: Winchester
Tepro, Inc.
Est. Employees: 259
City: Winchester
Baxter Enterprises
Est. Employees: 150
City: Winchester
Phoenix Boats
Est. Employees: 146
City: Winchester
Ascension St. Thomas Heart Winchester
Est. Employees: 135
City: Winchester
Transportation & Logistics
Transportation
Nearest Commercial Service Airport
Huntsville International
Distance to Nearest Commercial Service Airport
58
Daily Flights At Nearest Commercial Service Airport
39
Nearest General Aviation Airport
Winchester Municipal
Runway Length at Nearest General Aviation Airport
5,003'
Mean Travel Time to Work (Minutes)
23.7
Access of Interstate
I-24 (1 mile)
U.S. Highways
41, 64
State Highways
15, 16, 50, 50 56, 97, 121, 122, 127, 130, 156, 279, 433, 476
Nearest Port (From County Seat)
South Pittsburg (Nickajack)
Railroads Serving County
CSX
Sources:
Tennessee Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration, Aeronautical Data (2024)
U.S. Census Bureau, 2018-2022 5-Year American Community Survey
Education
General Stats
Franklin
Tennessee
Population Aged 25-64 With High School Degree Or Higher
Franklin: 90.2%
Tennessee: 91.5%
Population Aged 25-64 With Associate's Degree Or Higher
Franklin: 29.6%
Tennessee: 41.2%
Population Aged 25-64 With Bachelor's Degree Or Higher
Franklin: 20.4%
Tennessee: 32.8%
High School Graduation Rate
Franklin: 93.8%
Tennessee: 90.6%
College Going Rate
Franklin: 56.1%
Tennessee: 56.7%
Average ACT Score
Franklin: 17.9
Tennessee: 19.0
High School Graduation Rate
College Going Rate
Average ACT Score
Franklin County Schools
Enrollment
Elementary Schools
Enrollment: 2,314
Middle Schools
Enrollment: 1,040
High Schools
Enrollment: 1,419
Regional Higher Education Institutions
City
Enrollment
Sewanee-The University of the South
City: Sewanee
Enrollment: 1,704
Motlow State Community College
City: Tullahoma
Enrollment: 5,636
Sources:
U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 1-Year American Community Survey,
U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 5-Year American Community Survey
Tennessee Department of Education (2022-2023)
National Center for Education Statistics
Tennessee Board of Regents and Tennessee Higher Education Commission
† Regional higher education institutions include those within the selected and surrounding counties.
Due to data availability, federal graduation rates were used for Clay, Fentress, and Haywood counties.
Health & Public Safety
Doctors
Number of Doctors
88
Overweight & Obesity Prevalence
Adults*
33.9
Children** (Grade 8)
40.9
Regional Hospitals
Number of Beds
City
Southern Tennessee Regional Health System WInchester
Number of Beds: 152
City: Winchester
Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Sewanee (SATELLITE of #139)
Number of Beds: 152
City: Sewanee
Sources:
American Medical Association (2023)
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
Tennessee Department of Health
† Regional hospitals include those within the selected and surrounding counties.
Climate
Climate
Average High Temperature
70.4°F
Average Low Temperature
49°F
Average Annual Temperature
59.7°F
Annual Rainfall
69.46"
Elevation (at County Seat)
979'
Prevailing Winds
South-Southwest
Sources:
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (2023)
Community Information
Cowan
Population (2022)
1,313
Charter Type
Private Act
Local Option Sales Tax Rate
2.25%
City Property Tax Rate
$1.53
Phone Number
(931) 967-7318
Retire Tennessee Participant
No
Tennessee Downtowns Participant
No
Main Street Participant
No
Decherd
Population (2022)
3,058
Charter Type
Private Act
Local Option Sales Tax Rate
2.25%
City Property Tax Rate
$1.21
Phone Number
(931) 967-5181
Retire Tennessee Participant
No
Tennessee Downtowns Participant
Yes
Main Street Participant
No
Estill Springs
Population (2019)
1,978
Charter Type
General Law Mayor-Alderman
Local Option Sales Tax Rate
2.25%
City Property Tax Rate
$0.83
Phone Number
(931) 649-5188
Retire Tennessee Participant
No
Tennessee Downtowns Participant
No
Main Street Participant
No
Huntland
Population (2022)
818
Charter Type
Private Act
Local Option Sales Tax Rate
2.25%
City Property Tax Rate
$1.31
Phone Number
(931) 469-0283
Retire Tennessee Participant
No
Tennessee Downtowns Participant
No
Main Street Participant
No
Monteagle
Population (2022)
1,836
Charter Type
General Law Mayor-Alderman
Local Option Sales Tax Rate
2.25%
Phone Number
(931) 924-2265
Retire Tennessee Participant
No
Tennessee Downtowns Participant
No
Main Street Participant
No
Tullahoma
Population (2022)
19,852
Charter Type
Private Act
Local Option Sales Tax Rate
2.25%
City Property Tax Rate
$2.43
Phone Number
(931) 455-2648
Retire Tennessee Participant
No
Tennessee Downtowns Participant
Yes
Main Street Participant
No
Winchester
Population (2019)
8,706
Charter Type
Private Act
Local Option Sales Tax Rate
2.25%
City Property Tax Rate
$0.97
Phone Number
(931) 967-4771
Retire Tennessee Participant
No
Tennessee Downtowns Participant
No
Main Street Participant
Yes
Additional Community Information
ThreeStar Certified County
Yes
Sources:
Tennessee Municipal Technical Advisory Service
Tennessee Department of Revenue (2015)
Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury (2015)
U.S. Census Bureau, 2010-2014 5-Year American Community Survey