Franklin Township surrounds the borough of Middleburg and contains the census-designated place of Paxtonville.

21.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

Out of the total population, 22.3% of those under the age of 18 and 12.5% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

Franklin Township is in the 85th Legislative District for the Pennsylvania General Assembly held by David H. Rowe whose office is located in Middleburg.

Franklin Township is in the United States House of Representatives 10th District held by Rep. David H Rowe.