Franklin County, Virginia
Franklin County: County in Virginia, United States
About
Franklin County is a county located in the U.S. state of Virginia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 56,159 and a population density of 30 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 56,167 inhabitants. Its county seat is Rocky Mount. The county was created 239 years ago in 1784.
Quick Facts about Franklin County
| Population : | 56,167 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Virginia (United States) |
| Different from : | Franklin County, Franklin County, Franklin County, Franklin County, Franklin County, Franklin County, Franklin County, Franklin County, Franklin City, Franklin County, Franklin County, Franklin County, Franklin County, Franklin County, Franklin County, Franklin County, Franklin Parish, Franklin County, Franklin County, Franklin County, Franklin County, Franklin County, Franklin County, Franklin County, Franklin County |
| Area : | 1843 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 3% |
| Land as percent of area : | 97% |
| Named for : | Benjamin Franklin |
| Capital : | Rocky Mount |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1785 |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 12:56:43 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 30 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 0.01% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Franklin County is located at 36°59'31"N 79°52'52"W (36.9919400, -79.8810400). It has 6 neighbors: Bedford County, Floyd County, Henry County, Patrick County, Pittsylvania County and Roanoke County.
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Franklin County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Franklin County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mount | 4,712 | Town in Virginia |
| Ferrum | 2,043 | Census designated place |
| Union Hall | 1,138 | Census designated place |
| Boones Mill | 233 | Town of the United States |
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Official website of Franklin County
Franklin County has 6 neighbours.
- Bedford County county in Virginia, United States
- Floyd County county in Virginia, United States
- Henry County county in Virginia, United States
- Patrick County county in Virginia, United States
- Pittsylvania County county in Virginia, United States
- Roanoke County county in Virginia, United States
Demographics
The population of Franklin County increased by 0.01% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 56,159 | - | census |
| 2011 | 56,337 | 0.32% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 56,290 | -0.08% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 56,269 | -0.04% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 56,258 | -0.02% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 56,227 | -0.06% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 56,158 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 56,315 | 0.28% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 56,191 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 56,042 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 56,167 | 0.22% | estimation process |
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People born in Franklin County (10)
People born in Franklin County, including lawyer, politician, and general of the Confederate States Army Jubal Early, politician Edward W. Saunders, musician Posey Rorer, .
List
- John Robert Brown (Confederate Army soldier and politician (1842-1927)) he was born in 14/01/1842
- Archie Edwards (American Piedmont blues guitarist) he was born in 04/09/1918
- Lunsford L. Lomax (Confederate Army general) he was born in 04/11/1835
- Sallie C. Booker (American politician) she was born in 28/08/1857
- Beverly A. Davis he was born in 27/09/1868
- William B. Lindsey (American politician) he was born in 08/01/1842
- Frances Hancock Baker (Texas settler (1804-1884)) she was born in 21/01/1802
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- Franklin County , Ohio county in Massachusetts, United States with a population of 1,324,624 people.
- Franklin County , Pennsylvania county in Pennsylvania, United States with a population of 155,637 people.
- Franklin County , Missouri county in Missouri, United States with a population of 104,469 people.
- Franklin County , Washington county in the state of Washington, United States with a population of 97,075 people.
- Franklin County , North Carolina county in North Carolina, United States with a population of 71,859 people.
- Franklin County , Massachusetts county in Massachusetts, United States with a population of 70,267 people.
- Franklin County , Kentucky county in Kentucky, United States with a population of 51,118 people.
- Franklin County , New York county in New York, United States with a population of 49,965 people.
- Franklin County , Vermont county in Vermont, United States with a population of 49,685 people.
- Franklin County , Tennessee county in Tennessee, United States with a population of 42,485 people.
- Franklin County , Illinois county in Illinois, United States with a population of 38,060 people.
- Franklin County , Alabama county in Alabama, United States with a population of 31,507 people.
- Franklin County , Maine county in Maine, United States with a population of 29,986 people.
- Franklin County , Kansas county in Arkansas, United States with a population of 25,703 people.
- Franklin County , Georgia county in Georgia, United States with a population of 23,504 people.
- Franklin County , Indiana county in Indiana, United States with a population of 22,761 people.
- Franklin County , Arkansas county in Arkansas, United States with a population of 17,897 people.
- Franklin County , Idaho county in Idaho, United States with a population of 13,876 people.
- Franklin County , Florida county in Florida, United States with a population of 12,201 people.
- Franklin County , Texas county in Texas, United States with a population of 10,821 people.
- Franklin County , Iowa county in Iowa, United States with a population of 9,971 people.
- Franklin County , Mississippi county in Mississippi, United States with a population of 7,657 people.
- Franklin County , Nebraska county in Nebraska, United States with a population of 2,940 people.
Virginia Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfax County | 1,150,847 | County in Virginia, United States |
| Prince William County | 475,533 | County in Virginia, United States |
| Virginia Beach | 451,231 | The most populous city in Virginia, Virginia Beach is a major center for tourism, military, and business. |
| Loudoun County | 422,784 | County in Virginia, United States |
| Chesterfield County | 358,245 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Henrico County | 333,766 | County in Virginia, United States |
| Chesapeake | 247,011 | The second most populous city in Virginia. |
| Norfolk | 242,803 | The most populous city in Virginia. |
| Arlington County | 240,119 | County in Virginia, United States; suburb of Washington, D. |
| Richmond | 232,226 | The capital of Virginia. |
| Arlington | 229,164 | A county in Virginia. |
| City of Portsmouth | 215,133 | Administrative division in Virginia, United States |
| Newport News | 179,062 | The second most populous city in Virginia. |
| Alexandria | 158,726 | A city in Virginia. |
| Stafford County | 156,748 | County in Virginia, United States |
| East Hampton | 147,993 | Town in New York |
