Franklin County, Alabama facts for kids
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Franklin County
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Franklin County Courthouse in Russellville
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Location within the U.S. state of Alabama
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Country | United States |
State | Alabama |
Founded | February 6, 1818 |
Named for | Benjamin Franklin |
Seat | Russellville |
Largest city | Russellville |
Area | |
• Total | 647 sq mi (1,680 km2) |
• Land | 634 sq mi (1,640 km2) |
• Water | 13 sq mi (30 km2) 2.0% |
Population
(2020)
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• Total | 32,113 |
• Estimate
(2023)
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31,802 |
• Density | 49.63/sq mi (19.164/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
Congressional district | 4th |
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Franklin County is a county located in the U.S. state of Alabama. As of the 2020 census, the population was 32,113. Its county seat is Russellville. Its name is in honor of Benjamin Franklin, famous statesman, scientist, and printer. It is a dry county, although the city of Russellville is wet.
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History
Franklin County was established on February 6, 1818.
Colbert County
Once part of Franklin County, Colbert County was originally established on February 6, 1867, after it split from Franklin County over political issues after the American Civil War. It was abolished eight months later by an Alabama constitutional convention and then reestablished on February 24, 1870.
Musical history
Many musicians and songwriters are from Franklin County including Billy Sherrill, Ricky Pierce, Kerry Gilbert, Eddie Martin and many others.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 647 square miles (1,680 km2), of which 634 square miles (1,640 km2) is land and 13 square miles (34 km2) (2.0%) is water.
Adjacent Counties
- Colbert County (north)
- Lawrence County (east)
- Winston County (southeast)
- Marion County (south)
- Itawamba County, Mississippi (southwest)
- Tishomingo County, Mississippi (northwest)
National protected area
- William B. Bankhead National Forest (part)
Transportation
Major highways
- U.S. Highway 43
- State Route 13
- State Route 17
- State Route 19
- State Route 24
- State Route 172
- State Route 187
- State Route 237
- State Route 241
- State Route 243
- State Route 247
Rail
- Norfolk Southern Railway
- Redmont Railway
Demographics
Historical population | |||
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Census | Pop. | %± | |
1820 | 4,988 | — | |
1830 | 11,078 | 122.1% | |
1840 | 14,270 | 28.8% | |
1850 | 19,610 | 37.4% | |
1860 | 18,627 | −5.0% | |
1870 | 8,006 | −57.0% | |
1880 | 9,155 | 14.4% | |
1890 | 10,681 | 16.7% | |
1900 | 16,511 | 54.6% | |
1910 | 19,369 | 17.3% | |
1920 | 22,011 | 13.6% | |
1930 | 25,372 | 15.3% | |
1940 | 27,552 | 8.6% | |
1950 | 25,705 | −6.7% | |
1960 | 21,988 | −14.5% | |
1970 | 23,933 | 8.8% | |
1980 | 28,350 | 18.5% | |
1990 | 27,814 | −1.9% | |
2000 | 31,223 | 12.3% | |
2010 | 31,704 | 1.5% | |
2020 | 32,113 | 1.3% | |
2023 (est.) | 31,802 | 0.3% | |
U.S. Decennial Census 1790–1960 1900–1990 1990–2000 2010–2020 |
2020 census
Race / Ethnicity | Pop 2000 | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2000 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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White alone (NH) | 27,268 | 25,249 | 23,581 | 87.33% | 79.64% | 73.43% |
Black or African American alone (NH) | 1,307 | 1,211 | 1,139 | 4.19% | 3.82% | 3.55% |
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 87 | 121 | 128 | 0.28% | 0.38% | 0.40% |
Asian alone (NH) | 32 | 51 | 67 | 0.10% | 0.16% | 0.21% |
Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0.01% | 0.01% | 0.01% |
Some Other Race alone (NH) | 5 | 32 | 77 | 0.02% | 0.10% | 0.24% |
Mixed Race/Multi-Racial (NH) | 205 | 328 | 860 | 0.66% | 1.03% | 2.68% |
Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2,316 | 4,710 | 6,259 | 7.42% | 14.86% | 19.49% |
Total | 31,223 | 31,704 | 32,113 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
As of the census of 2020, there were 32,113 people, 11,048 households, and 7,669 families residing in the county.
2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 31,704 people, 12,286 households, and 8,741 families living in the county. The population density was 57 people per square mile (22 people/km2). There were 14,022 housing units at an average density of 21.7 units per square mile (8.4 units/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 83.0% White (non-Hispanic), 3.9% Black or African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 10.5% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. 14.9% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. Of the 12,286 households 30.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.5% were married couples living together, 12.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.9% were non-families. 26.1% of households were one person and 12.3% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.05
The age distribution was 24.8% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 25.8% from 25 to 44, 25.3% from 45 to 64, and 15.2% 65 or older. The median age was 37.8 years. For every 100 females there were 99.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.3 males.
The median household income was $33,942 and the median family income was $44,352. Males had a median income of $31,997 versus $22,747 for females. The per capita income for the county was $18,094. About 14.9% of families and 19.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.2% of those under age 18 and 13.2% of those age 65 or over.
Education
There are two school systems and one community college in Franklin County; Russellville City Schools and Franklin County Schools. Northwest Shoals Community College has a campus in Phil Campbell.
Russellville City Schools include:
- Russellville High School
- Russellville Middle School
- Russellville Elementary School (grades 3 - 5)
- West Elementary School (grades Kindergarten - 2)
Franklin County Schools include:
- Belgreen High School (grades K - 12)
- East Franklin Junior High School (grades K - 9)
- Phil Campbell High School (two separate buildings serving grades K - 12)
- Red Bay High School (grades K - 12)
- Tharptown High School (grades K-12)
- Vina High School (grades K - 12)
There is also the Franklin County Career-Technical Center, located next to Belgreen High School.
Communities
Cities
- Red Bay
- Russellville (county seat)
Towns
Census-designated places
Unincorporated communities
- Atwood
- Burntout
- Frankfort
- Halltown
- Liberty Hill
- Nix
- Old Burleson
- Pleasant Site
- Pogo
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Franklin (Alabama) para niños