Franklin Parish, Louisiana
Franklin Parish: Parish in Louisiana, United States
About
Franklin Parish is a county located in the U.S. state of Louisiana. As of the 2010 census, the population was 20,767 and a population density of 13 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 19,723 inhabitants. Its county seat is Winnsboro. The county was created 181 years ago in 1842.
Quick Facts about Franklin Parish
| Population : | 19,723 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Louisiana (United States) |
| Different from : | Franklin County, Franklin County, Franklin County, Franklin County, Franklin County, Franklin County, Franklin County, Franklin County, Franklin County, Franklin County, Franklin County, Franklin County, Franklin County, Franklin County, Franklin City, Virginia, Franklin County, Franklin County, Franklin County, Franklin County, Franklin County, Franklin County, Franklin County, Franklin County, Franklin County, Franklin County |
| Area : | 1646 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 1.7% |
| Land as percent of area : | 98.3% |
| Named for : | Benjamin Franklin |
| Altitude : | 75 feet / 23 meters |
| Capital : | Winnsboro |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1843 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 08:55:32 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 12 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -5.29% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Franklin Parish is located at 32°7'60"N 91°40'26"W (32.1332200, -91.6737700). It has 5 neighbors: Caldwell Parish, Catahoula Parish, Madison Parish, Richland Parish and Tensas Parish.
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Franklin Parish Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Franklin Parish.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Winnsboro | 4,462 | Town in South Carolina |
| Wisner | 881 | Town in Franklin Parish, Louisiana, United States |
| Gilbert | 549 | Village in Franklin Parish, Louisiana, United States |
| Baskin | 240 | Human settlement in Franklin Parish, Louisiana, United States of America |
Franklin Parish has 5 neighbours.
- Caldwell Parish parish in Louisiana, United States
- Catahoula Parish parish in Louisiana, United States
- Madison Parish parish in Louisiana, United States
- Richland Parish parish in Louisiana, United States
- Tensas Parish parish in Louisiana, United States
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Franklin Parish decreased by 5.29% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 20,767 | - | census |
| 2011 | 20,771 | 0.02% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 20,573 | -0.96% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 20,508 | -0.32% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 20,432 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 20,386 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 20,370 | -0.08% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 20,256 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 20,164 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 20,015 | -0.74% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 19,723 | -1.48% | estimation process |
People born in Franklin Parish (3)
People born in Franklin Parish, including politician L. D. Knox, Louisiana politician Steve Pylant, Robert Max Ross, .
List
Louisiana Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| East Baton Rouge Parish | 439,729 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
| Jefferson Parish | 432,346 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
| Orleans Parish | 389,476 | New Orleans consolidated city-parish in Louisiana, United States |
| New Orleans | 389,476 | The most populous city in Louisiana and the center of the New Orleans metropolitan area. |
| Saint Tammany Parish | 263,446 | Parish in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Lafayette Parish | 246,518 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
| Caddo Parish | 237,479 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
| Baton Rouge | 219,052 | The capital of Louisiana. |
| Calcasieu Parish | 203,310 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
| Shreveport | 184,786 | The second most populous city in Louisiana. |
| Ouachita Parish | 152,439 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
| Livingston Parish | 143,737 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
| Metairie Terrace | 142,489 | A census-designated place in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. |
| Metairie | 138,481 | The most populous suburb of New Orleans, Louisiana. |
| Tangipahoa Parish | 136,765 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
| Ascension Parish | 128,665 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
