Franklin is a city located in Simpson County, Kentucky. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 7,996. It is the county seat of Simpson County^GR6. Simpson County is a county located in the state of Kentucky. ... This article is about the year 2000. ... A county seat is an administrative centre for a county. ... Simpson County is a county located in the state of Kentucky. ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ...

Geography

Franklin is located at 36°43'21" North, 86°34'39" West (36.722487, -86.577566)^GR1. Image File history File links KYMap-doton-Franklin. ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ...

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 19.3 km² (7.4 mi²). 19.3 km² (7.4 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... A square mile is the area equal to a square with sides each 1 mile long. ...

Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there are 7,996 people, 3,251 households, and 2,174 families residing in the city. The population density is 415.0/km² (1,074.7/mi²). There are 3,609 housing units at an average density of 187.3/km² (485.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 80.99% White, 16.76% African American, 0.21% Native American, 0.76% Asian, 0.10% Pacific Islander, 0.26% from other races, and 0.91% from two or more races. 0.81% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... This article is about the year 2000. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...

There are 3,251 households out of which 31.1% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.1% are married couples living together, 14.8% have a female householder with no husband present, and 33.1% are non-families. 29.5% of all households are made up of individuals and 13.7% 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 2.94. Marriage is a legal, social, and religious relationship between individuals which has formed the foundation of the family for most societies. ...

In the city the population is spread out with 25.2% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 15.4% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 36 years. For every 100 females there are 89.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 85.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city is $32,001, and the median income for a family is $38,807. Males have a median income of $30,955 versus $21,783 for females. The per capita income for the city is $16,467. 13.7% of the population and 10.9% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 15.9% of those under the age of 18 and 18.1% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

Franklin People

The actress Annie Potts was born and raised in Franklin. Annie Potts (born October 28, 1952) is an American television and film actress. ...

PGA golfer Kenny Perry resides in Franklin.

Singers Johnny Cash and June Carter were married in a private ceremony, March 1, 1968, at a church in Franklin, Kentucky. Longtime friend Merle Kilgore was best man.

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