Franklin, Illinois facts for kids
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Franklin, Illinois
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Location in Morgan County, Illinois
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 Franklin, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Morgan |
| Founded | 1832 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.83 sq mi (2.15 km2) |
| • Land | 0.83 sq mi (2.15 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 686 ft (209 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 610 |
| • Density | 735.83/sq mi (284.17/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
62638
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| Area code(s) | 217 |
| FIPS code | 17-27663 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398916 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Franklin, Illinois |
Franklin is a small village located in Morgan County, Illinois, in the United States. In 2020, the village had a population of 610 people. This number was the same as in 2010. Franklin is part of the Jacksonville Micropolitan Statistical Area. This means it is connected to the larger city of Jacksonville for economic and social reasons.
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Where is Franklin Located?
Franklin is found in the southeastern part of Morgan County. Illinois Route 104 passes through the southwestern section of the village. This road leads northwest about 14 miles (23 km) to Jacksonville. Jacksonville is the main town, or county seat, of Morgan County. Route 104 also goes northeast about 6 miles (10 km) to Waverly.
Land and Water Around Franklin
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Franklin covers a total area of about 0.83 square miles (2.15 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within the village limits. Water from Franklin flows southwest into the Left Fork of Apple Creek. It also flows east into Woods Creek. Both of these smaller streams eventually join Apple Creek. Apple Creek then flows west and empties into the Illinois River.
People Living in Franklin
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 316 | — | |
| 1890 | 578 | 82.9% | |
| 1900 | 687 | 18.9% | |
| 1910 | 696 | 1.3% | |
| 1920 | 611 | −12.2% | |
| 1930 | 528 | −13.6% | |
| 1940 | 515 | −2.5% | |
| 1950 | 438 | −15.0% | |
| 1960 | 500 | 14.2% | |
| 1970 | 565 | 13.0% | |
| 1980 | 645 | 14.2% | |
| 1990 | 634 | −1.7% | |
| 2000 | 586 | −7.6% | |
| 2010 | 610 | 4.1% | |
| 2020 | 610 | 0.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
The census helps us understand who lives in a place. In 2000, there were 586 people living in Franklin. These people lived in 226 different homes, and 169 of these were families. The village had about 801 people per square mile (309 people per square kilometer). There were 241 housing units, which are places where people can live.
Diversity in Franklin
Most people in Franklin are White, making up about 98.98% of the population. A small number of people, 0.68%, were Native American. About 0.34% of the population identified as being from two or more races. People who are Hispanic or Latino made up 0.85% of the population.
Households and Families
Out of the 226 homes in Franklin, 41.2% had children under 18 living there. About 60.2% of homes were married couples living together. In 9.3% of homes, a female head of household lived without a husband. About 24.8% of homes were not families. This means they might be single people or roommates.
About 18.1% of all homes were made up of just one person. And 10.2% of homes had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. On average, there were 2.59 people in each home. For families, the average size was 2.98 people.
Age Groups in the Village
The population in Franklin is spread out across different age groups. About 29.4% of the people were under 18 years old. Those aged 18 to 24 made up 8.5% of the population. People between 25 and 44 years old were the largest group, at 29.9%. About 21.2% were between 45 and 64 years old. Finally, 11.1% of the population was 65 years old or older. The average age in the village was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were about 98 males.
Income and Economy
In Franklin, the average income for a household was $39,375. For families, the average income was $47,813. Men generally earned more, with an average income of $35,000. Women had an average income of $21,923. The per capita income for the village was $16,327. This is the average income per person. About 6.1% of families and 8.6% of all people lived below the poverty line. This included 5.9% of those under 18 and 15.5% of those 65 or older.
Education in Franklin
The Franklin Community Unit School District #1 is responsible for educating children in the village. This school district also serves the areas around Franklin.
See also
- In Spanish: Franklin (Illinois) para niños
