Franklin, Kentucky

Franklin: City in and county seat of Simpson County, Kentucky, United States

About

Franklin is a city located in the county of Simpson in the U.S. state of Kentucky. Its population at the 2010 census was 8,408 and a population density of 232 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 9,046 inhabitants.

The city was created 204 years ago in 1819.

Franklin locator map
Location of Franklin on Kentucky map.

Quick Facts about Franklin

Population : 9,046 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Kentucky (United States)
County : Simpson County
Different from : Franklin County
Postal code : 42134–42135
Area : 36.3 km2
Altitude : 709 feet / 216 meters
Capital city : Franklin is capital of Simpson County
Establishment : January 01, 1820 (204 years ago)
Time Zone : Central Time Zone
Local time : 03:48:11 (29th March 2024)
Density : 249 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 7.05% (2010-2020)
Main south of Kentucky in Franklin image
Main south of Kentucky in Franklin
Main south of Kentucky in Franklin image

Geography

Franklin is located at 36°43'20"N 86°34'38"W (36.7222600, -86.5772200).

Franklin map

Demographics

The population of Franklin increased by 7.05% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 8,408 - census
2011 8,453 0.53% estimation process
2012 8,562 1.27% estimation process
2013 8,623 0.71% estimation process
2014 8,652 0.34% estimation process
2015 8,717 0.75% estimation process
2016 8,754 0.42% estimation process
2017 8,773 0.22% estimation process
2018 8,936 1.82% estimation process
2019 9,010 0.82% estimation process
2020 9,046 0.4% estimation process

Franklin zip code is 42134. County name: Simpson, County fips: 21213

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People born in Franklin (10)

People born in Franklin, including politician Herbert J. Drane, businessman Alexander Majors, United States Air Force general James M. Breedlove, .

List

Schools in Franklin

College & universities near Franklin, KY

Code Name City ZIP
363439 Hussian College-Daymar College Bowling Green Bowling Green (KY) 42101

Stations (3)

Amtrak & bus stations near Franklin, KY

Code Name Address Type
NVL Nashville, TN 705 5th Avenue South BUS
CRK Clarksville, TN 11 Jefferson Street \r\n BUS
MDV Madisonville, KY 4765 Hanson Road BUS

Post offices near Franklin

Post Office Name City ZIP
Franklin Post Office Franklin (KY) 42134

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  • Franklin , Maine town in Hancock County, Maine, United States with a population of 1,567 people.
  • Franklin , Vermont city in Franklin County, Idaho, United States with a population of 1,435 people.
  • Franklin , Indiana city in Johnson County, Indiana, United States with a population of 1,228 people.
  • Franklin , Wisconsin third-class city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin with a population of 1,190 people.
  • Franklin , Georgia city in Heard County, Georgia, USA with a population of 958 people.
  • Franklin , Nebraska city in Franklin County, Idaho, United States with a population of 899 people.
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  • Franklin , Alabama town in Macon County, Alabama, United States with a population of 512 people.
  • Franklin , South Dakota township in Lake County, South Dakota with a population of 340 people.
  • Franklin , Kansas unincorporated community in southeastern Kansas, USA with a population of 296 people.
  • Franklin , Arkansas city in Arkansas, USA with a population of 191 people.
  • Franklin , Iowa city in Lee County, Iowa, United States with a population of 132 people.
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Distance to Other Cities

Franklin distances to largest Kentucky cities