Franklin, Merced County, California facts for kids
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Franklin, California
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 Franklin, Merced County, California
Location in California
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Merced |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.010 sq mi (5.205 km2) |
| • Land | 2.010 sq mi (5.205 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 161 ft (49 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 6,919 |
| • Density | 3,442.3/sq mi (1,329.30/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP Code |
95348 (Merced)
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| GNIS feature ID | 2583016 |
Franklin (also known as Franklin-Beachwood) is a special kind of community in Merced County, California. It's called a census-designated place, or CDP. This means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially a city.
Franklin sits about 161 feet (49 meters) above sea level. In 2020, about 6,919 people lived here. This was more than the 6,149 people who lived there in 2010. Merced County manages Franklin-Beachwood as one of its communities that are not official cities.
Where is Franklin Located?
Franklin is in the middle-eastern part of Merced County. The city of Merced, which is the main city of the county, is right next to Franklin on its east side.
California State Route 99, a major highway, forms the southern edge of the community. The United States Census Bureau says that Franklin covers about 2.0 square miles (5.2 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within its borders.
Who Lives in Franklin?
In 2010, about 6,149 people called Franklin home. The community had a mix of different groups of people. About 56.2% of the residents were White, 4.4% were African American, and 15.1% were Asian. People from other backgrounds also lived there.
About 52.9% of the people in Franklin were of Hispanic or Latino background.
Homes and Families
There were 1,680 homes in Franklin in 2010. Many of these homes, about 54.9%, had children under 18 living in them. Most families, about 53%, were married couples living together. Other homes included single parents or other family setups.
The average home in Franklin had about 3.66 people living in it. The average family size was about 4.05 people.
Age Groups
Franklin is a community with many young people. About 35.2% of the residents were under 18 years old. Another 12% were between 18 and 24 years old. The median age, which is the middle age of all the people, was 27.0 years. This shows that many young adults and families live in Franklin.
Most homes, about 61.5%, were owned by the people living in them. The rest, about 38.5%, were rented.
See also
In Spanish: Franklin (condado de Merced) para niños
