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Franklinton

County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
4.371
State:
Louisiana

Franklinton is a town located in Washington Parish, Louisiana. Franklinton has a 2026 population of 3,569. It is also the county seat of Washington Parish. Franklinton is currently declining at a rate of -0.31% annually and its population has decreased by -1.9% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,638 in 2020.

The median household income in Franklinton is $34,235 with a poverty rate of 20.73%. The median age in Franklinton is 37.4 years: 27.4 years for males, and 39.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 121.0 males.

3.6K
Total Population
817
Density (mi²)
-11 -0.31%
Growth

Franklinton Population

Franklinton Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20263,569-11-0.31%
20253,580-12-0.33%
20243,59230.08%
20233,589-6-0.17%
20223,595-23-0.64%
20213,618-28-0.77%
20203,638-45-1.22%
20193,683-41-1.1%
20183,724-16-0.43%
20173,74080.21%
20163,732-2-0.05%
20153,734-3-0.08%
20143,737-13-0.35%
20133,750-27-0.71%
20123,777-41-1.07%
20113,818-5-0.13%
20103,823-34-0.88%
20003,657-350-8.73%
19904,007-112-2.72%
19804,11955715.64%
19703,56242113.4%
19603,14100%

Median Age

Overall: 37.4 years
Female: 39.3 years
Male: 27.4 years

Franklinton Adults

There are 2,547 adults, (592 of whom are seniors) in Franklinton.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,630 (45.3%)
Male: 1,972 (54.7%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Franklinton includes 47.95% White, 42.98% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native American, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,72747.95%
Black or African American1,54842.98%
Two or more races3068.5%
Native American140.39%
Other race70.19%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races1052.92%
White551.53%
Other race70.19%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,67246.42%
Black or African American1,54842.98%
Two or more races2015.58%
Native American140.39%

Franklinton Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Franklinton 's average per capita income is $38,018. Household income levels show a median of $34,235. The poverty rate stands at 20.73%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$107,159-
Families$51,510$66,440
Households$34,235$57,694
Non Families$14,528$22,116

$38,018

Average Income

$34,235

Median Household Income

20.73%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)