Franklin County, Tennessee
Franklin County: county in Tennessee, United States
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Franklin County is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of the 2010 census, the population was 41,052 and a population density of 28 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 42,485 inhabitants. Its county seat is Winchester. The county was created 218 years ago in 1807.
County Snapshot
Franklin County at a glance
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Mapped populated places
6
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Tennessee counties
95
Open related pagesLargest city
WinchesterPopulation 9,097
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Franklin County
| Population | 42,485 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Tennessee (United States) |
| Different from | Franklin County, Franklin County, Franklin County, Franklin Parish, Franklin County, Franklin County, Franklin County, Franklin County, Franklin County, Franklin County, Franklin County, Franklin City, Franklin County, Franklin County, Franklin County, Franklin County, Franklin County, Franklin County, Franklin County, Franklin County, Franklin County, Franklin County, Franklin County, Franklin County, Franklin County |
| Area | 1491 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 3.7% |
| Land as percent of area | 96.3% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.1550,-86.0922 |
| Named for | Benjamin Franklin |
| Capital | Winchester |
| Establishment | December 03, 1807 |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 14:44:13 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 28 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 3.37% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 84℉ Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Franklin County is located at 35°9'18"N 86°5'32"W (35.1549600, -86.0921800). It has 6 neighbors: Jackson County, Madison County, Grundy County, Lincoln County, Marion County and Moore County.
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The largest city of Franklin County is Winchester with a population of 9,097. Other cities include, Decherd population 2,372, Estill Springs population 2,040, Cowan population 1,668 and Huntland population 842. See all Franklin County cities & populated places.
Franklin County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Franklin County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Winchester | 9,097 | City in Tennessee, USA |
| Decherd | 2,372 | City in Franklin County, Tennessee, United States |
| Sewanee | 2,311 | Census-designated place in Franklin County, Tennessee |
| Estill Springs | 2,040 | City in Franklin County, Tennessee, United States of America |
| Cowan | 1,668 | Human settlement in Franklin County, Tennessee, United States of America |
| Huntland | 842 | Human settlement in Franklin County, Tennessee, United States of America |
Weather
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7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Franklin County
Official Website- Winchester
Demographics
The population of Franklin County increased by 3.37% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 41,052 | - | census |
| 2011 | 40,857 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 40,688 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 41,213 | 1.27% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 41,288 | 0.18% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 41,343 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 41,518 | 0.42% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 41,623 | 0.25% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 41,935 | 0.74% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 42,208 | 0.65% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 42,485 | 0.65% | estimation process |
People born in Franklin County (12)
People born in Franklin County, including politician Isham G. Harris, singer and actress Dinah Shore, politician Samuel B. Moore, .
More notable people
- Thomas Rivers (American politician from Tennessee (1819-1863)) he was born in 18/09/1819
- James Patton Anderson (American politician (1822-1872)) he was born in 16/02/1822
- William Simpson Oldham Sr. (American politician (1813-1868)) he was born in 19/07/1813
- William O. Steele (American children's writer) he was born in 22/12/1917
- Eric Stewart (American politician) he was born in 06/12/1971
- Isaac Van Zandt (political leader in the Republic of Texas) he was born in 10/07/1813
- Khleber Miller Van Zandt (American politician) he was born in 07/11/1836
- William Dunbar Holder (Confederate Army officer and politician) he was born in 06/03/1824
- William Lipscomb (American minister of the Restoration Movement) he was born in 20/07/1829
Other places with the same name (23)
- Franklin County, Ohio county in Massachusetts, United States with a population of 1,324,624 people.
- Franklin County, Pennsylvania county in Pennsylvania, United States with a population of 155,637 people.
- Franklin County, Missouri county in Missouri, United States with a population of 104,469 people.
- Franklin County, Washington county in the state of Washington, United States with a population of 97,075 people.
- Franklin County, North Carolina county in North Carolina, United States with a population of 71,859 people.
- Franklin County, Massachusetts county in Massachusetts, United States with a population of 70,267 people.
- Franklin County, Virginia county in Virginia, United States with a population of 56,167 people.
- Franklin County, Kentucky county in Kentucky, United States with a population of 51,118 people.
- Franklin County, New York county in New York, United States with a population of 49,965 people.
- Franklin County, Vermont county in Vermont, United States with a population of 49,685 people.
- Franklin County, Illinois county in Illinois, United States with a population of 38,060 people.
- Franklin County, Alabama county in Alabama, United States with a population of 31,507 people.
- Franklin County, Maine county in Maine, United States with a population of 29,986 people.
- Franklin County, Kansas county in Arkansas, United States with a population of 25,703 people.
- Franklin County, Georgia county in Georgia, United States with a population of 23,504 people.
- Franklin County, Indiana county in Indiana, United States with a population of 22,761 people.
- Franklin County, Arkansas county in Arkansas, United States with a population of 17,897 people.
- Franklin County, Idaho county in Idaho, United States with a population of 13,876 people.
- Franklin County, Florida county in Florida, United States with a population of 12,201 people.
- Franklin County, Texas county in Texas, United States with a population of 10,821 people.
- Franklin County, Iowa county in Iowa, United States with a population of 9,971 people.
- Franklin County, Mississippi county in Mississippi, United States with a population of 7,657 people.
- Franklin County, Nebraska county in Nebraska, United States with a population of 2,940 people.
Tennessee Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Shelby County | 936,017 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Davidson County | 694,176 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Nashville | 684,410 | The twenty-second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Nashville metropolitan area. |
| Memphis | 649,705 | The twenty-ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Memphis metropolitan area. |
| New South Memphis | 641,608 | This area of Memphis, situated in Shelby County at an elevation of 259 feet, is known for its rich musical heritage, particularly its influence on blues and rock and roll. |
| Knox County | 475,609 | County in Maine, United States |
| Hamilton County | 371,662 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Rutherford County | 339,261 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Williamson County | 245,348 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Montgomery County | 214,251 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Sumner County | 195,561 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Knoxville | 190,223 | The most populous city in Tennessee. |
| Chattanooga | 184,742 | The fourth most populous city in Tennessee. |
| Clarksville | 161,247 | The second most populous city in Tennessee. |
| Sullivan County | 158,755 | County in New York, United States |
| Murfreesboro | 150,757 | The second most populous city in Tennessee. |