Franklin, Indiana
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| City of Franklin, Indiana | |||
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | Indiana | ||
| County | Johnson | ||
| Government | |||
| - Mayor | Fred L. Paris (I) | ||
| Area | |||
| - Total | 11.3 sq mi (29.2 km²) | ||
| - Land | 11.3 sq mi (29.2 km²) | ||
| - Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km²) | ||
| Elevation | 725 ft (221 m) | ||
| Population (2000) | |||
| - Total | 19,463 | ||
| - Density | 1,728.6/sq mi (667.4/km²) | ||
| Time zone | EST (UTC-5) | ||
| - Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) | ||
| ZIP code | 46131 | ||
| Area code(s) | 317 | ||
| FIPS code | 18-25450[1] | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 0434762[2] | ||
| Website: www.franklin-in.gov | |||
Franklin is a city in Johnson County, Indiana, United States. The population was 19,463 at the 2000 census. The city is the county seat of Johnson County[3]. It is named after Benjamin Franklin.
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[edit] Geography
Franklin is located at (39.489585, -86.056784)[4], twenty miles south of Indianapolis and 90 miles north of Louisville, Kentucky, on I-65 and U.S. 31.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 11.3 square miles (29.2 km²), all of it land.
[edit] Demographics
As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 19,463 people, 6,824 households, and 4,872 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,728.1 people per square mile (667.4/km²). There were 7,432 housing units at an average density of 659.9/sq mi (254.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.69% White, 1.18% African American, 0.18% Native American, 0.51% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.59% from other races, and 0.81% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.31% of the population.
There were 6,824 households out of which 37.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.7% were married couples living together, 12.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.6% were non-families. 23.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.04.
In the city the population was spread out with 26.0% under the age of 18, 11.5% from 18 to 24, 29.9% from 25 to 44, 16.8% from 45 to 64, and 15.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 88.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.4 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $45,414, and the median income for a family was $52,304. Males had a median income of $37,509 versus $25,601 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,937. About 4.5% of families and 7.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.7% of those under age 18 and 10.3% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] Attractions
Downtown Franklin is noted for the number of well-maintained, older houses. Landmark buildings include the Johnson County Courthouse, Old Main of Franklin College, and the Artcraft Theatre.
The Franklin Parks & Recreation Department maintains several miles of walking trails which connects various parks, community centers, the public library, and the public pool.
[edit] Notable natives and former residents
- Paul V. McNutt, governor of Indiana from 1933 to 1937, was born in Franklin on July 19, 1891.
- Roger D. Branigin, governor of Indiana from 1965 to 1969, was born in Franklin on July 26, 1902.
- Fuzzy Vandivier, Hall of Fame basketball player, was born in Franklin on December 26, 1903.
- Gene White, basketball player for the 1954 state champion Milan Indians (inspiration for the movie Hoosiers), lives in Franklin and has taught at Franklin College and Franklin Community High School.
- Steve Alford, current University of New Mexico basketball coach, was born in Franklin on November 23, 1964.
- George Crowe, Was the first Indiana Mr. Basketball in 1939, was born in Franklin and played professional basketball for 7 years with Los Angeles Red Devils, New York Renaissance and Harlem Yankees Major League baseball 10 years, with the Cincinnati Reds, Milwaukee Braves and St. Louis Cardinals.
- Jon Schaffer, founder and leader of Iced Earth Heavy Metal band was born in Franklin.
[edit] References
- ^ a b American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ US Board on Geographic Names. United States Geological Survey (2007-10-25). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ Find a County. National Association of Counties. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990. United States Census Bureau (2005-05-03). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
[edit] External links
- Franklin, Indiana is at coordinates Coordinates:
- Official Webpage
- Franklin College
- Franklin High School Building Project
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