Franklin is a home rule-class city[3] in and the county seatofSimpson County, Kentucky, United States.[4] The county is located on the south central border of the state, and its population was 10,176 at the 2020 census.
Franklin, Kentucky
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Simpson County Courthouse in Franklin
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Location of Franklin in Simpson County, Kentucky.
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| Coordinates: 36°43′21″N 86°34′39″W / 36.72250°N 86.57750°W / 36.72250; -86.57750 | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Simpson |
| Established | November 2, 1820 |
| Government | |
| • Type | City Commission |
| • Mayor City Commission | Larry Dixon
Dale McCreary Jamie Powell Wendell Stewart Herbert Williams |
| Area | |
| • Total | 14.86 sq mi (38.48 km2) |
| • Land | 14.75 sq mi (38.19 km2) |
| • Water | 0.11 sq mi (0.29 km2) |
| Elevation | 709 ft (216 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 10,176 |
| • Estimate
(2022)[2]
| 10,344 |
| • Density | 690.04/sq mi (266.43/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
42134-42135
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| Area code(s) | 270 & 364 |
| FIPS code | 21-28918 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0492443 |
| Website | www |
Kentucky Downs, formerly known as Dueling Grounds Racetrack (owned by Corey Johnsen & Ray Reid), is located in Franklin on the Kentucky–Tennessee border. Kentucky Downs hosts the Kentucky Cup Turf Festival, a full card of world-class horse racing featuring four major turf stakes. Kentucky Downs also hosts year-round simulcasts for the Kentucky-Tennessee market.
Franklin was formally incorporated by the state assembly on November 2, 1820,[5] on a 62-acre (250,000 m2) tract of land. This tract was purchased from William Hudspeth and was named for Founding Father Benjamin Franklin.[6] The post office was established on September 29, 1822, with Robert W. Simpson as postmaster.[7]
On March 1, 1968, Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash were married at the Franklin First United Methodist church by Reverend Leslie Chapman.
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Franklin has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[8]
Franklin is located at 36°43′21″N 86°34′39″W / 36.72250°N 86.57750°W / 36.72250; -86.57750 (36.722487, -86.577566).[9]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.4 square miles (19 km2), all land.
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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| 1830 | 280 | — | |
| 1860 | 828 | — | |
| 1870 | 1,808 | 118.4% | |
| 1880 | 1,686 | −6.7% | |
| 1890 | 2,324 | 37.8% | |
| 1900 | 2,166 | −6.8% | |
| 1910 | 3,063 | 41.4% | |
| 1920 | 3,154 | 3.0% | |
| 1930 | 3,056 | −3.1% | |
| 1940 | 3,940 | 28.9% | |
| 1950 | 4,343 | 10.2% | |
| 1960 | 5,329 | 22.7% | |
| 1970 | 6,553 | 23.0% | |
| 1980 | 7,738 | 18.1% | |
| 1990 | 7,607 | −1.7% | |
| 2000 | 7,996 | 5.1% | |
| 2010 | 8,408 | 5.2% | |
| 2020 | 10,176 | 21.0% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 10,344 | [10] | 1.7% |
| U.S. Decennial Census[11] | |||
As of the census[12] of 2020, there were 10,176 people residing in the city. The population density was 690 inhabitants per square mile (270/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 80.20% White, 13.00% African American, 0.10% Native American, 0.40% Asian, 0.10% Pacific Islander, and 6.20% from two or more races. HispanicorLatino of any race were 3.00% of the population.
The median income for a household in the city was $54,784. The per capita income for the city was $23,835. About 16.8% of the population is below the poverty line.
Public education in Franklin is administered by Simpson County School District, which operates Franklin Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Simpson Elementary School, Franklin-Simpson Middle School and Franklin-Simpson High School as well as an alternative school called Franklin-Simpson High School West Campus.[13]
Franklin Mennonite Elementary School and Faith Baptist Academy are private institutions.
Franklin has a public library, the Goodnight Memorial Library.[14]
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