Franklin County, Arkansas
Franklin County: county in Arkansas, United States.
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Franklin County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 18,125 and a population density of 11 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 17,897 inhabitants. Its county seat is Charleston, Ozark. The county was created 188 years ago in 1837.
County Snapshot
Franklin County at a glance
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Mapped populated places
3
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Arkansas counties
75
Open related pagesLargest city
OzarkPopulation 3,626
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Franklin County
| Population | 17,897 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Arkansas (United States) |
| Different from | Franklin County, Franklin County, Franklin County, Franklin County, 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 Parish |
| Area | 1605 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 1.7% |
| Land as percent of area | 98.3% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.5124,-93.8906 |
| Named for | Benjamin Franklin |
| Capital | Charleston, Ozark |
| Establishment | December 19, 1837 |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 07:04:49 (23rd September 2026) |
| Density | 11 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -1.26% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 92℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Franklin County is located at 35°30'44"N 93°53'26"W (35.5123500, -93.8906200). It has 5 neighbors: Crawford County, Johnson County, Logan County, Madison County and Sebastian County.
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The largest city of Franklin County is Ozark with a population of 3,626. Other cities include, Charleston population 2,500 and Mineral Springs population 1,139. See all Franklin County cities & populated places.
Franklin County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Franklin County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Ozark | 3,626 | City in Franklin County, Arkansas, United States |
| Charleston | 2,500 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Mineral Springs | 1,139 | City in Arkansas, USA |
Weather
Sunny, with a high near 92. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
7-Day Forecast- Ozark
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Franklin County decreased by 1.26% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 18,125 | - | census |
| 2011 | 18,009 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 17,959 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 17,915 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 17,828 | -0.49% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 17,749 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 17,655 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 17,655 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 17,809 | 0.87% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 17,764 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 17,715 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 17,897 | 1.03% | estimation process |
People born in Franklin County (3)
People born in Franklin County, including musician Mike Riggs, activist Betty Bumpers, United States Army Medal of Honor recipient Oscar F. Miller, .
More notable people
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, Tennessee county in Tennessee, United States. with a population of 42,485 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, 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.
Arkansas Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Pulaski County | 392,980 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Benton County | 288,774 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Washington County | 243,216 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Little Rock | 197,866 | The capital of Arkansas. |
| Sebastian County | 127,590 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Faulkner County | 126,919 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Saline County | 123,968 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Craighead County | 112,245 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Garland County | 99,789 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Fayetteville | 89,576 | The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas. |
| Fort Smith | 87,764 | The second most populous city in Sebastian County, Arkansas. |
| Springdale | 81,115 | The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas. |
| Jonesboro | 79,859 | The most populous city in Craighead County, Arkansas. |
| White County | 78,729 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Lonoke County | 73,921 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Rogers | 70,522 | The fourth most populous city in Arkansas. |