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 206 years ago in 1819.
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 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.7223,-86.5772 |
| Altitude | 709 feet / 216 meters |
| Capital city | Franklin is capital of Simpson County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1820 (206 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 04:02:29 (11th April 2026) |
| Density | 249 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 7.05% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 81℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Main south of Kentucky in Franklin image
Geography
Franklin is located at 36°43'20"N 86°34'38"W (36.7222600, -86.5772200).
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Weather
81°F
Sunny
3 mph S
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 81. South wind around 3 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
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, .
More notable people
- Joker Phillips (American college football coach) he was born in 12/04/1963
- Marcellus Jerome Clarke (Confederate captain) he was born in 01/01/1844
- Homer Neal (American physicist) he was born in 13/06/1942
- Carolyn Denning (American pediatrician) she was born in 30/05/1927
- William Cotton Hobdy he was born in 20/12/1870
- W. P. Kelley (American soil chemist) he was born in 19/02/1878
- Tony Randolph (American politician from South Dakota) he was born in 01/01/1966
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Franklin, KY. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 363439 | Hussian College-Daymar College Bowling Green | Bowling Green (KY) | 42101 |
Nearby Transit Stations (3)
Rail and bus stations connected to Franklin, KY. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| 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 |
Closest post offices linked to Franklin.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin Post Office | Franklin (KY) | 42134 |
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Distance to Other Cities
Franklin distances to largest Kentucky cities