Franklin County, Florida

Franklin County: county in Florida, United States

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Franklin County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. As of the 2010 census, the population was 11,549 and a population density of 4 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 12,201 inhabitants. Its county seat is Apalachicola. The county was created 194 years ago in 1832.

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Franklin County at a glance

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Quick Facts about Franklin County

Population 12,201 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Florida (United States)
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Area 2687 km2
Water as percent of area 47.9%
Land as percent of area 52.1%
Latitude & Longitude 29.8117,-84.8005
Named for Benjamin Franklin
Capital Apalachicola
Establishment February 08, 1832
Time Zone America/New_York
Local time 22:06:02 (15th April 2026)
Density 5 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth 5.34% (2010-2020)
Weather 79℉ Sunny 7-days weather
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Geography

Franklin County is located at 29°48'42"N 84°48'2"W (29.8116800, -84.8004600). It has 3 neighbors: Gulf County, Liberty County and Wakulla County.

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The largest city of Franklin County is Carrabelle with a population of 2,832. Other cities include and Apalachicola population 2,372. See all Franklin County cities & populated places.

Franklin County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Franklin County.

City Name Population Title
Carrabelle 2,832 City in Florida, United States
Apalachicola 2,372 County seat of Franklin County, Florida, United States
Eastpoint 2,337 Census designated place

Weather

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Official website of Franklin County

Official Website
  • Apalachicola

Demographics

The population of Franklin County increased by 5.34% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 11,549 - census
2011 11,472 -0.67% estimation process
2012 11,612 1.21% estimation process
2013 11,521 -0.79% estimation process
2014 11,661 1.2% estimation process
2015 11,707 0.39% estimation process
2016 11,823 0.98% estimation process
2017 11,724 -0.84% estimation process
2018 11,676 -0.41% estimation process
2019 12,125 3.7% estimation process
2020 12,201 0.62% estimation process
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