This was 32.8 percent higher than the state average of 35.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 80,675.
94.9 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Franklin for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 2,790 | 5.1 |
| Regular high school diploma | 5,490 | 10.1 |
| GED or alternative credential | 899 | 1.6 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 2,926 | 5.4 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 5,088 | 9.3 |
| Associate's degree | 3,216 | 5.9 |
| Bachelor's degree | 21,131 | 38.7 |
| Master's degree | 9,208 | 16.9 |
| Professional school degree | 2,394 | 4.4 |
| Doctorate degree | 1,420 | 2.6 |
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