Franklin, Minnesota facts for kids
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Franklin
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Location of Franklin, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Renville |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.00 sq mi (2.60 km2) |
| • Land | 1.00 sq mi (2.60 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,011 ft (308 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 493 |
| • Density | 490.55/sq mi (189.34/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
55333
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| Area code(s) | 507 |
| FIPS code | 27-22364 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394809 |
Franklin is a city in Renville County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 510 at the 2010 census.
History
Franklin was platted in 1882. The city was named for Benjamin Franklin.
The 1862 Battle of Redwood Ferry took place just outside what would later become the town of Franklin.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.08 square miles (2.80 km2), all land.
Franklin is located on Minnesota State Highway 19, east of U.S. Route 71.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 284 | — | |
| 1900 | 439 | 54.6% | |
| 1910 | 439 | 0.0% | |
| 1920 | 510 | 16.2% | |
| 1930 | 535 | 4.9% | |
| 1940 | 502 | −6.2% | |
| 1950 | 546 | 8.8% | |
| 1960 | 548 | 0.4% | |
| 1970 | 557 | 1.6% | |
| 1980 | 512 | −8.1% | |
| 1990 | 441 | −13.9% | |
| 2000 | 498 | 12.9% | |
| 2010 | 510 | 2.4% | |
| 2020 | 493 | −3.3% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 510 people, 207 households, and 120 families living in the city. The population density was 472.2 inhabitants per square mile (182.3/km2). There were 230 housing units at an average density of 213.0 per square mile (82.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 93.1% White, 0.2% African American, 1.4% Native American, 1.6% Asian, and 3.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.8% of the population.
There were 207 households, of which 28.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.5% were married couples living together, 12.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.0% were non-families. 38.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.98.
The median age in the city was 47.1 years. 24.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 15.8% were from 25 to 44; 32.1% were from 45 to 64; and 21.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.4% male and 50.6% female.
Attractions
Catfish Derby Days is an annual three-day city celebration held on the fourth weekend in July. Events include a contest to catch the biggest catfish, a street dance, Sunday parades, a coed volleyball tournament, a men's 12-team softball tournament, a beanbag tournament, a queen contest/variety show, a chess tournament, a "Kiss the Catfish Contest," music at the park, a raffle, church services, a fire department water ball, and a St. Luke's Lutheran Church-sponsored breakfast.
See also
In Spanish: Franklin (Minnesota) para niños
