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.
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) |
Geography
Franklinton is located at 30°50'50"N 90°9'19"W (30.8473100, -90.1552700).
Franklinton map
- Official Website
Official website of Franklinton
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 |
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)
- Franklinton , North Carolina township in Franklin County, North Carolina with a population of 2,312 people.
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