Franklin, Cambria County, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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 Franklin, Cambria County, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Cambria |
| Incorporated | 1868 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Borough council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.57 sq mi (1.47 km2) |
| • Land | 0.55 sq mi (1.43 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,289 ft (393 m) |
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| • Total | 323 |
| • Density | 585/sq mi (225.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 814 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1215021 |
Franklin is a small town, also called a borough, in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. It's part of a larger area around the city of Johnstown, Pennsylvania. In 2010, about 323 people lived here.
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A Glimpse into Franklin's Past
Franklin was named after Benjamin Franklin. He was a very famous American who helped create the United States. He was a writer, scientist, inventor, and politician.
A brave US Marine named Michael Strank grew up in Franklin. He was one of the soldiers in the famous photo Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima. This picture shows Marines raising the American flag during a big battle in World War II.
Where is Franklin Located?
Franklin is in the southwestern part of Cambria County. It sits in the valley of the Little Conemaugh River. This river forms the edge of the borough on one side. Across the river are the towns of East Conemaugh and a small part of Johnstown.
The borough covers about 1.5 square kilometers (0.6 square miles). A small part of this area, about 0.04 square kilometers, is water.
Who Lives in Franklin?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 426 | — | |
| 1880 | 734 | 72.3% | |
| 1890 | 662 | −9.8% | |
| 1900 | 961 | 45.2% | |
| 1910 | 2,102 | 118.7% | |
| 1920 | 2,632 | 25.2% | |
| 1930 | 2,323 | −11.7% | |
| 1940 | 2,297 | −1.1% | |
| 1950 | 1,833 | −20.2% | |
| 1960 | 1,352 | −26.2% | |
| 1970 | 864 | −36.1% | |
| 1980 | 559 | −35.3% | |
| 1990 | 565 | 1.1% | |
| 2000 | 442 | −21.8% | |
| 2010 | 323 | −26.9% | |
| 2012 (est.) | 316 | −2.2% | |
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In 2000, 442 people lived in Franklin. They lived in 204 homes. About 130 of these homes were families. The population density was about 798 people per square mile.
Most people living in Franklin were White (about 90%). About 9% were African American. A small number were from two or more races.
About 21% of homes had children under 18 living there. Many homes (43%) were married couples. Some homes (13%) had a female head of household without a husband. About 35% of homes were not families.
The average age of people in Franklin was 45 years old. About 16% of the people were under 18. About 29% were 65 or older.
Images for kids
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Franklin Borough Municipal Building
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See also
In Spanish: Franklin (condado de Cambria, Pensilvania) para niños
