Franklintown, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Franklintown, Pennsylvania
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Borough
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Franklintown's post office
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Location in York County and the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.
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 Franklintown, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Franklintown, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | York |
| Settled | 1813 |
| Incorporated | 1869 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Borough Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.26 sq mi (0.66 km2) |
| • Land | 0.26 sq mi (0.66 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 367 ft (112 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 518 |
| • Density | 2,031.37/sq mi (782.78/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Zip code |
17323
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| Area code(s) | 717 |
| FIPS code | 42-27576 |
| Website | Franklintown's website |
Franklintown is a small town, also called a borough, located in York County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. In 2020, about 518 people lived there. It is part of the larger York–Hanover metropolitan area.
Franklintown was first settled in 1813. It officially became a borough in 1869. The town is governed by a Borough Council, and its mayor is Robert Wolfe.
Where is Franklintown?
Franklintown is located at coordinates 40°4′36″N 77°1′47″W / 40.07667°N 77.02972°W. This means it's in the northern part of York County, Pennsylvania.
The borough is quite small. It covers an area of about 0.2 square miles (0.66 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the borough limits.
Who Lives in Franklintown?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 82 | — | |
| 1870 | 181 | — | |
| 1880 | 234 | 29.3% | |
| 1890 | 232 | −0.9% | |
| 1900 | 250 | 7.8% | |
| 1910 | 216 | −13.6% | |
| 1920 | 187 | −13.4% | |
| 1930 | 255 | 36.4% | |
| 1940 | 296 | 16.1% | |
| 1950 | 328 | 10.8% | |
| 1960 | 287 | −12.5% | |
| 1970 | 279 | −2.8% | |
| 1980 | 280 | 0.4% | |
| 1990 | 373 | 33.2% | |
| 2000 | 532 | 42.6% | |
| 2010 | 489 | −8.1% | |
| 2020 | 511 | 4.5% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 522 | 6.7% | |
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The population of Franklintown has changed over the years. In 1850, only 82 people lived there. By 2020, the population had grown to 518.
In 2000, there were 532 people living in 211 homes. About 38% of these homes had children under 18 living there. Most homes (54%) were married couples living together.
The average age of people in Franklintown in 2000 was 29 years old. About 29% of the population was under 18 years old. For every 100 females, there were about 100.8 males.
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Emmanuel Lutheran Church
See also
In Spanish: Franklintown (Pensilvania) para niños
