franklin, virginia

Franklin is an independent city located in Virginia. Like all Virginia municipalities incorporated as cities, it is not part of any county. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 8,346.

Geography

Franklin is located at 36°40'29" North, 76°55'50" West (36.674954, -76.930799). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 21.8 km² (8.4 mi²). 21.6 km² (8.4 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.60% water.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 8,346 people, 3,384 households, and 2,277 families residing in the city. The population density is 385.9/km² (999.2/mi²). There are 3,767 housing units at an average density of 174.2/km² (451.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 45.72% White, 52.31% Black or African American, 0.14% Native American, 0.78% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.19% from other races, and 0.84% from two or more races. 0.55% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 3,384 households out of which 30.1% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.8% are married couples living together, 21.9% have a female householder with no husband present, and 32.7% are non-families. 28.9% of all households are made up of individuals and 12.8% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.39 and the average family size is 2.93. In the city the population is spread out with 25.1% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 24.9% from 25 to 44, 23.9% from 45 to 64, and 18.4% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 40 years. For every 100 females there are 79.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 73.4 males. The median income for a household in the city is $31,687, and the median income for a family is $40,299. Males have a median income of $32,083 versus $21,927 for females. The per capita income for the city is $18,573. 19.8% of the population and 16.8% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 34.9% of those under the age of 18 and 10.2% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

External links

City of Franklin

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