Franklin, Jackson 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 | Jackson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.6 sq mi (94.8 km2) |
| • Land | 36.6 sq mi (94.8 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,119 ft (341 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 325 |
| • Density | 8.9/sq mi (3.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 55-27225 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583231 |
Franklin is a small town located in Jackson County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 325 people lived here. There's also a smaller community called Franklin within the town. Long ago, another place called Rogneys, which is now a ghost town, was also part of Franklin.
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Where is Franklin?
Franklin covers an area of about 36.6 square miles (which is about 94.8 square kilometers). All of this land is dry land; there are no large lakes or rivers within the town's borders.
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Who Lives in Franklin?
Population in 2000
According to a count done in 2000, 325 people lived in Franklin. This means there were about 8.9 people for every square mile of land. All the people living in Franklin at that time were identified as White.
Homes and Families
There were 129 homes in Franklin in 2000. Most of these homes (about 58.9%) were lived in by married couples. About 30.2% of homes had children under 18 living there. The average home had about 2.5 people.
Age Groups
The people in Franklin were of different ages. About 22.5% were under 18 years old. The largest group, about 29.2%, was between 45 and 64 years old. The median age was 43 years, meaning half the people were older and half were younger than 43.
Money and Income
In 2000, the average yearly income for a household in Franklin was $41,250. For families, the average income was a bit higher at $50,750. About 12.6% of the people in Franklin lived below the poverty line. This included about 12.8% of children and 13.0% of people aged 65 or older.
Famous People from Franklin
- Keith C. Hardie was a person from Franklin who became a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly. This is a group of people who make laws for the state of Wisconsin.
See also
In Spanish: Franklin (condado de Vernon, Wisconsin) para niños
