Franklin, Arkansas facts for kids
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Franklin, Arkansas
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Location of Franklin in Izard County, Arkansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Izard |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.13 sq mi (5.52 km2) |
| • Land | 2.13 sq mi (5.52 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 571 ft (174 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 191 |
| • Density | 89.55/sq mi (34.57/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
72512, 72536
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| Area code(s) | 870 |
| FIPS code | 05-25030 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406518 |
Franklin is a small town located in Izard County, Arkansas, in the United States. In 2010, about 198 people lived there. By 2020, the population was 191.
Geography and Location
Franklin is found in the northeastern part of Izard County. Its exact location is 36 degrees, 10 minutes, 31 seconds North and 91 degrees, 45 minutes, 59 seconds West.
The town covers an area of about 5.52 square kilometers (or 2.13 square miles). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Main Roads
Two important roads pass through Franklin:
Arkansas Highway 56
Arkansas Highway 289
People of Franklin
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1940 | 100 | — | |
| 1950 | 100 | 0.0% | |
| 1960 | 75 | −25.0% | |
| 1970 | 117 | 56.0% | |
| 1980 | 253 | 116.2% | |
| 1990 | 205 | −19.0% | |
| 2000 | 184 | −10.2% | |
| 2010 | 198 | 7.6% | |
| 2020 | 191 | −3.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2014 Estimate |
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In the year 2000, there were 184 people living in Franklin. These people made up 80 households, and 52 of those were families.
Age Groups
The people in Franklin come from different age groups:
- About 21.7% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 11.4% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 27.2% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 21.7% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 17.9% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Franklin was 38 years.
Notable People
- Terry Shell: He was a lawyer and a judge. He worked as a United States federal judge in Arkansas from 1975 to 1978.
See also
In Spanish: Franklin (Arkansas) para niños
