Franklin, Virginia
Franklin: Independent city in Virginia, United States
About
Franklin is a city located in the county of Albemarle in the U.S. state of Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 8,582 and a population density of 396 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 7,833 inhabitants.
The city was created 148 years ago in 1876.
Quick Facts about Franklin
| Population : | 7,833 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Virginia (United States) |
| County : | Albemarle County |
| Different from : | Franklin County |
| Postal code : | 23851 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 757 |
| Area : | 21.67 km2 |
| Named for : | Benjamin Franklin |
| Altitude : | 39 feet / 12 meters |
| Establishment : | March 03, 1876 (148 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 02:19:21 (25th December 2024) |
| Density : | 362 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -9.56% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Franklin is located at 38°2'35"N 78°26'31"W (38.0431900, -78.4419500). It has 2 neighbors: Isle of Wight County and Southampton County.
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- Official Website
Official website of Franklin
Franklin has 2 neighbours.
- Isle of Wight County county in Virginia, United States
- Southampton County county in Virginia, United States
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Franklin decreased by 9.56% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 8,582 | - | census |
| 2011 | 8,445 | -1.62% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 8,482 | 0.44% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 8,536 | 0.63% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 8,392 | -1.72% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 8,331 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 8,201 | -1.59% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 8,145 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 8,089 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 7,967 | -1.53% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 7,833 | -1.71% | estimation process |
Franklin zip code is 23851.
County name: Isle of Wight, County
fips: 51093
Best Things to Do in Franklin
1 Barrett's Landing Park
100 Barrett St, Franklin, VA 23851, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where ot Eat in Franklin
1 Champs Chicken
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Other Places in Franklin
1 Franklin City Hall
207 W 2nd Ave, Franklin, VA 23851 ➦ Show Map
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2 Franklin City Public Works
1050 Pretlow St, Franklin, VA 23851 ➦ Show Map
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People born in Franklin (9)
People born in Franklin, including congressman and governor of Virginia Colgate Darden, politician Menalcus Lankford, businessman and politician Richard Hudson, .
List
- B. Scott (American blogger) was born in 21/03/1981
- Charlie Peete (American baseball player) he was born in 22/02/1929
- Greg Scott (American football player) he was born in 02/10/1979
- Terry Bradshaw (American baseball player) he was born in 03/02/1969
- Mul Holland (American baseball player (1903-1969)) he was born in 06/01/1903
- Fleming Rutledge she was born in 01/01/1937
Schools in Franklin
College & universities near Franklin, VA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 233116 | Piedmont Virginia Community College | Charlottesville (VA) | 22902-7589 |
Stations (10)
Amtrak & bus stations near Franklin, VA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVS | Charlottesville Union Station | 810 West Main St | RAIL |
| STA | Staunton station | 1 Middlebrook Avenue | RAIL |
| CLP | Culpeper station | 109 South Commerce Street | RAIL |
| ASD | Ashland | 112 North Railroad Avenue | RAIL |
| FBG | Fredericksburg | 200 Lafayette Blvd. | RAIL |
Post offices near Franklin
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Charlottesvill Post Office | Charlottesville (VA) | 22902 |
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Other cities in Albemarle County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Albemarle County , VA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Lexington | 7,279 | Independent city in Virginia, United States |
| Crozet | 2,138 | Census designated place |
| Waverly | 1,905 | Census-designated place in Wood County, West Virginia |
| Scottsville | 625 | Town in Virginia, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Franklin distances to largest Virginia cities
