Franklin, Massachusetts
Franklin: town in Massachusetts, United States
About
Franklin is a town located in the county of Norfolk in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 31,635 and a population density of 452 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 34,711 inhabitants.
The town was created 366 years ago in 1659.
Quick Facts about Franklin
| Population | 34,711 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County | Norfolk County |
| Different from | Franklin County |
| Postal code | 02038 |
| Phone Area Codes | 413 |
| Area | 70 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.0834,-71.3967 |
| Altitude | 299 feet / 91 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1660 (366 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 20:43:25 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 496 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 8.86% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 50℉ Slight Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Main Street June 2010 Franklin MA image
Geography
Franklin is located at 42°5'0"N 71°23'48"W (42.0834300, -71.3967300).
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Weather
50°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
6 to 10 mph S
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain showers before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. South wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Franklin increased by 8.86% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 31,635 | - | census |
| 2011 | 32,166 | 1.65% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 32,333 | 0.52% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 32,611 | 0.85% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 32,814 | 0.62% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 32,886 | 0.22% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 32,977 | 0.28% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 33,166 | 0.57% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 33,201 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 34,087 | 2.6% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 34,711 | 1.8% | estimation process |
Franklin zip code is 02038.
County name: Norfolk, County
fips: 25021
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Best Things to Do in Franklin
1Franklin State Forest
Rating: 4.6 (114)
80 Forge Hill Rd, Franklin, MA 02038, United States View details
Phone: +15085439084 | Website available
2Franklin Historical Museum
Rating: 4.8 (21)
80 W Central St, Franklin, MA 02038, United States View details
Phone: +15084461138 | Website available
People born in Franklin (18)
People born in Franklin, including politician Horace Mann, baseball player Al Boucher, journalist Albert D. Richardson, .
More notable people
- Arthur Gilchrist Brodeur (Scholar of Old Norse and Anglo-Saxon literature, translator, fiction writer) he was born in 18/09/1888
- Bobby Santos III (American racing driver) he was born in 03/10/1985
- Eddie Grant (American baseball player) he was born in 21/05/1883
- George W. Fuller (American engineer) he was born in 21/12/1868
- Stanley Kuhl Hornbeck (American diplomat) he was born in 04/05/1883
- Stephen H. Rhodes (American politician) he was born in 07/11/1825
- Theron Metcalf (American judge) he was born in 16/10/1784
- George Smalley (American journalist) he was born in 02/06/1833
- Ethel C. Field (botanist (1884-1924)) she was born in 10/02/1884
- Susan D. Knapp she was born in 01/01/1964
- William Haven Daniels (American Pentecostal cleric) he was born in 18/05/1836
- Eliab Metcalf (American painter, 1785-1834) he was born in 01/01/1785
- Gordie Browne (American-football player) he was born in 05/12/1951
- Jermaine Samuels (American basketball player) he was born in 13/11/1998
- Brad Gesimondo (American hairstylist and social media personality) he was born in 28/10/1994
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Franklin, MA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 165574 | Dean College | Franklin (MA) | 02038-1941 |
| 459408 | Tri County Regional Vocational Technical High School | Franklin (MA) | 02038 |
| 433101 | Lincoln Technical Institute-Lincoln | Lincoln (RI) | 02865 |
| 436599 | FINE Mortuary College | Norwood (MA) | 02062 |
| 457615 | Blackstone Valley Vocational Regional School District | Upton (MA) | 01568 |
Nearby Transit Stations (27)
Rail and bus stations connected to Franklin, MA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRA | Framingham station | 417 Waverly St. | RAIL |
| RTE | Route 128 station | 50 University Ave | RAIL |
| PVD | Providence station | 100 Gaspee Street | RAIL |
| WOR | Union Station | 2 Washington Square | RAIL |
| BBY | Back Bay station | 145 Dartmouth St. | RAIL |
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Other cities in Norfolk County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Norfolk County , MA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Quincy | 94,421 | A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. |
| Brookline | 59,022 | Town in Massachusetts, United States |
| Weymouth | 58,104 | The most populous city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. |
| Randolph | 34,260 | City in Massachusetts |
| Needham | 31,537 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Norwood | 29,737 | Town and census-designated place in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Stoughton | 28,891 | City in Wisconsin |
| Wellesley | 28,684 | Town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts |
| Milton | 27,537 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Walpole | 26,582 | Town in New Hampshire, United States |
| Dedham | 25,345 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Canton | 24,029 | Town in Massachusetts, United States |
| Sharon | 18,864 | City in Massachusetts |
| Foxborough | 18,398 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Bellingham | 17,336 | Town of the United States |
| Westwood | 16,384 | Town in Massachusetts, USA |
Distance to Other Cities
Franklin distances to largest Massachusetts cities