Franklin, Nebraska

Franklin is a city in Franklin County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 941 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Franklin County.[4]

Franklin, Nebraska
Downtown Franklin, west side of 15th Ave, looking south from between M and N Streets, 2010
Downtown Franklin, west side of 15th Ave, looking south from between M and N Streets, 2010
Location of Franklin, Nebraska
Location of Franklin, Nebraska
Coordinates: 40°05′48″N 98°57′05″W
CountryUnited States
StateNebraska
CountyFranklin
Government
  MayorGeorge R. Kleen
Area
  Total0.99 sq mi (2.57 km2)
  Land0.99 sq mi (2.57 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation1,860 ft (570 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total941
  Density948.59/sq mi (366.14/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
68939
Area code308
FIPS code31-17530[3]
GNIS feature ID838009[2]
Websitewww.franklinnebraska.com

History

Franklin was founded in the 1870s.[5] It was named for Benjamin Franklin.[6]

Former Nebraska Governor, Ashton Shallenberger, collapsed and then died a few moments later while giving a speech in Franklin on February 22, 1938.[7][8]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.99 square miles (2.56 km2), all land.[9]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
188078
1890556612.8%
190075636.0%
191094925.5%
19201,05511.2%
19301,1034.5%
19401,27215.3%
19501,60225.9%
19601,194−25.5%
19701,193−0.1%
19801,167−2.2%
19901,112−4.7%
20001,026−7.7%
20101,000−2.5%
2020941−5.9%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of the census[10] of 2010, there were 1,000 people, 443 households, and 264 families living in the city. The population density was 1,010.1 inhabitants per square mile (390.0/km2). There were 519 housing units at an average density of 524.2 per square mile (202.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.4% White, 0.4% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.5% of the population.

There were 443 households, of which 25.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.8% were married couples living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.4% were non-families. 37.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 25.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.19 and the average family size was 2.89.

The median age in the city was 48.5 years. 23.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17.4% were from 25 to 44; 26.6% were from 45 to 64; and 27.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 45.8% male and 54.2% female.

2000 census

As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 1,026 people, 440 households, and 272 families living in the city. The population density was 1,028.4 inhabitants per square mile (397.1/km2). There were 498 housing units at an average density of 499.2 per square mile (192.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 99.42% White, 0.39% Native American, 0.10% Asian, and 0.10% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.97% of the population.

There were 440 households, out of which 25.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.4% were married couples living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.0% were non-families. 36.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 24.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.18 and the average family size was 2.85.

Age spread: 22.8% under the age of 18, 4.1% from 18 to 24, 20.3% from 25 to 44, 20.1% from 45 to 64, and 32.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48 years. For every 100 females, there were 76.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 73.3 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $27,315, and the median income for a family was $32,639. Males had a median income of $25,156 versus $16,739 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,181. About 7.8% of families and 10.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.7% of those under age 18 and 8.4% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

See also

References

  1. "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 18, 2022.
  2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Franklin, Nebraska
  3. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  5. "Franklin, Franklin County". Center for Advanced Land Management Information Technologies. University of Nebraska. Retrieved August 9, 2014.
  6. Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. pp. 131.
  7. Shallenberger, Ashton Cokayne, (1862 - 1938)
  8. A. Shallenberger, Ex-congressman
  9. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 2, 2012. Retrieved June 24, 2012.
  10. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 24, 2012.
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