Franklin, Kewaunee County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Franklin, Wisconsin
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Location of Franklin, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Kewaunee |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.2 sq mi (93.7 km2) |
| • Land | 35.5 sq mi (91.9 km2) |
| • Water | 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km2) |
| Elevation | 804 ft (245 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 993 |
| • Density | 28/sq mi (10.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 920 |
| FIPS code | 55-27250 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583232 |
Franklin is a small town located in Kewaunee County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2010, about 993 people lived there.
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Exploring Franklin's Communities
Franklin is home to a few smaller areas called unincorporated communities. These are places where people live, but they don't have their own local government like a city or a village.
- Bolt is a community found where County Road Q and Bolt Road meet.
- Curran is another community located at the crossing of County Roads KB and V.
- Stangelville is a community situated where County Roads J and AB come together.
Geography of Franklin
Franklin is in the southwest part of Kewaunee County. It shares its western border with Brown County. To the south, it touches Manitowoc County.
The town covers a total area of about 93.7 square kilometers (36.2 square miles). Most of this area, about 91.9 square kilometers (35.5 square miles), is land. The rest, about 1.8 square kilometers (0.7 square miles), is water.
People of Franklin: Demographics
The census helps us understand the people living in a place. Here's what the 2000 census showed about Franklin:
Population and Homes
In 2000, there were 997 people living in Franklin. These people lived in 338 different homes, and 270 of these were families. The town had about 10.8 people per square kilometer (28.1 people per square mile). There were also 359 housing units, which are places where people can live.
Most of the people in Franklin were White (99.20%). A small number were African American (0.30%) or Asian (0.30%). About 0.60% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Family Life
Many homes in Franklin had children under 18 living there (38.5%). Most households (67.8%) were married couples living together. About 14.8% of all homes had just one person living there.
The average home had about 2.95 people. For families, the average size was slightly larger, with 3.30 people.
Age Groups
The population in Franklin was spread across different age groups:
- About 28.6% of the people were under 18 years old.
- 7.8% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 29.0% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 24.7% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 9.9% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Franklin was 36 years.
Income and Economy
In 2000, the average income for a home in Franklin was $52,019. For families, the average income was $57,212. The per capita income (income per person) for the town was $19,401.
A small number of families (2.2%) and individuals (2.4%) lived below the poverty line. This included no one under 18, but 4.0% of those aged 65 or older.
Famous People from Franklin
Some notable people who were born in Franklin include:
- Anton Holly: He served as a Wisconsin state representative.
- Paul Hoverson: Another Wisconsin state representative.
- Thomas F. Konop: He was a member of the United States House of Representatives, which is part of the U.S. Congress.
- William H. O'Brien: He also served as a Wisconsin state representative.
See also
In Spanish: Franklin (condado de Kewaunee, Wisconsin) para niños
