Franklinton, Louisiana

Franklinton: City in Washington Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

About

Franklinton is a city located in the county of Washington Parish in the U.S. state of Louisiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,857 and a population density of 873 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,647 inhabitants.

The city was created 205 years ago in 1818.

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Location of Franklinton on Louisiana map.

Quick Facts about Franklinton

Population : 3,647 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Louisiana (United States)
County : Washington Parish
Phone Area Codes : 985
Area : 4.42 km2
Altitude : 151 feet / 46 meters
Capital city : Franklinton is capital of Washington Parish
Establishment : January 01, 1819 (205 years ago)
Time Zone : America/Chicago
Local time : 12:42:29 (3rd October 2024)
Postal code : 70438
Density : 825 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -5.76% (2010-2020)
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Geography

Franklinton is located at 30°50'50"N 90°9'19"W (30.8473100, -90.1552700).

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Franklinton decreased by 5.76% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 3,857 - census
2011 3,847 -0.26% estimation process
2012 3,808 -1.02% estimation process
2013 3,785 -0.61% estimation process
2014 3,774 -0.29% estimation process
2015 3,774 0% estimation process
2016 3,776 0.05% estimation process
2017 3,788 0.32% estimation process
2018 3,779 -0.24% estimation process
2019 3,745 -0.91% estimation process
2020 3,647 -2.69% estimation process

Franklinton zip code is 70438. County name: Washington, County fips: 22117

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People born in Franklinton (8)

People born in Franklinton, including politician Otto Ernest Passman, musician John L. Crain, football player Terrence Magee, .

List

  • Chanda Rigby (basketball coach) she was born in 16/04/1968
  • Lucius Barker (American political scientist) he was born in 01/01/1928
  • Adrian Magee (American football offensive guard) he was born in 13/11/1996
  • John L. Magee (American chemist) he was born in 28/10/1914
  • Derrick Dillon (American football wide receiver) he was born in 28/10/1995

Schools in Franklinton

College & universities near Franklinton, LA

Code Name City ZIP
160409 Saint Joseph Seminary College St. Benedict (LA) 70457

Stations (11)

Amtrak & bus stations near Franklinton, LA

Code Name Address Type
HMD Hammond 404 N.E. Railroad Ave. RAIL
MCB McComb 114 Northeast Railroad Ave. RAIL
PIC Picayune US 11 at Tate Street RAIL
SDL Slidell 1827 Front Street RAIL
BRH Brookhaven East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave. RAIL

Post offices near Franklinton

Post Office Name City ZIP
Franklinton Post Office Franklinton (LA) 70438

Other places with the same name (2)

Other cities in Washington Parish

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Washington Parish , LA.

City Name Population Title
Bogalusa 11,412 City in Louisiana, United States
Springhill 4,684 City in Louisiana, USA
Varnado 332 Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America
Angie 246 Village in Louisiana, United States

Distance to Other Cities

Franklinton distances to largest Louisiana cities