Franklin, Louisiana
Franklin: city in Louisiana
About
Franklin is a city located in the county of Saint Mary Parish in the U.S. state of Louisiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 7,660 and a population density of 730 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 6,580 inhabitants.
The city was created 218 years ago in 1807.
Quick Facts about Franklin
| Population | 6,580 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Louisiana (United States) |
| County | Saint Mary Parish |
| Different from | Franklin Parish |
| Postal code | 70538 |
| Phone Area Codes | 337 |
| Area | 10.49 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 29.7960,-91.5015 |
| Altitude | 10 feet / 3 meters |
| Capital city | Franklin is capital of St. Mary Parish |
| Establishment | January 01, 1808 (218 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 16:56:47 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 627 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -16.41% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 78℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Historic Lampposts on Main Street - Franklin Louisiana image
Geography
Franklin is located at 29°47'46"N 91°30'5"W (29.7960400, -91.5015000).
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Weather
78°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
5 to 10 mph SE
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A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Southeast wind 5 to...
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Franklin decreased by 16.41% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 7,660 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,565 | -1.26% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,453 | -1.5% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,431 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,359 | -0.98% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,279 | -1.1% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,140 | -1.95% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 6,925 | -3.1% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 6,791 | -1.97% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 6,709 | -1.22% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 6,580 | -1.96% | estimation process |
Franklin zip code is 70538.
County name: St. Mary, County
fips: 22101
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Services and Civic Places in Franklin
1Franklin City Hall
Rating: 4.3 (3)
300 Iberia St, Franklin, LA 70538 View details
Phone: +13378283631 | Website available
People born in Franklin (16)
People born in Franklin, including politician and entrepreneur Murphy J. Foster, lawyer, and politician Donelson Caffery, politician Murphy J. Foster, .
More notable people
- Jared Y. Sanders, Jr. (Lawyer, politician and United States Army officer (1892-1960)) he was born in 20/04/1892
- Clinton Burrell (American football player) he was born in 04/09/1956
- Gaston J. Sigur Jr. (American government official) he was born in 13/11/1924
- Harry Coleman (American football player) he was born in 10/11/1985
- Leonard Marshall (American football player) he was born in 22/10/1961
- Percy Saint (American politician) he was born in 08/05/1870
- Taddy Aycock (American politician) he was born in 13/01/1915
- Wallace Francis (American football player) he was born in 07/11/1951
- William Lee Brent (Black Panther Party member who hijacked a passenger jet to Cuba in 1969) he was born in 01/01/1931
- Ned Romero (American actor) he was born in 04/12/1926
- Joseph Henry Reason (American librarian) he was born in 23/03/1905
- Jerome Bonaparte "Black Jack" Ward (American cowboy and Western actor (1891-1954)) he was born in 03/05/1891
- Lance Poimbeouf (American football player, offensive guard) he was born in 10/11/1940
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Franklin, LA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 160913 | South Central Louisiana Technical College | Morgan City (LA) | 70380 |
Nearby Transit Stations (4)
Rail and bus stations connected to Franklin, LA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIB | New Iberia | West Washington St. | RAIL |
| SCH | Schriever | Hwy 20 and Hwy 24 | RAIL |
| LFT | Lafayette | 133 East Grant St. | RAIL |
| BTR | Baton Rouge, Louisiana | 1253 Florida St. | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Franklin.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin Post Office | Franklin (LA) | 70538 |
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Other cities in Saint Mary Parish
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Saint Mary Parish , LA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Morgan City | 10,742 | City in Louisiana, United States |
| Patterson | 5,659 | City in St. |
| Bayou Vista | 4,652 | City in Saint Mary Parish, Louisiana, United States |
| Berwick | 4,324 | Town in Louisiana |
| Baldwin | 2,150 | City in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Charenton | 1,903 | City in Louisiana, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Franklin distances to largest Louisiana cities