FRANKLIN COUNTY, KANSAS


'Franklin County' (county code 'FR') is a county located in East Central Kansas, in the Central United States. The county's population—one of the fastest growing in the state of Kansas—was estimated to be 26,513 in the year 2006. Its county seat and most populous city is Ottawa. The county is a part of the Kansas City Metropolitan Area.

Contents
History
Geography
Major highways
Adjacent counties
Demographics
Notable natives
Cities and towns
Incorporated cities
Unincorporated places
Townships
Education
Unified school districts
Colleges and universities
See also
References
External links

History


Franklin County was created in 1855 as one of the original counties of the Kansas Territory. The county was named in honor of Benjamin Franklin.

Geography


According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,494 km² (577 mi²), of which 1,486 km² (574 mi²) is land and 7 km² (3 mi²), or 0.49%, is water.
Major highways


★ Interstate 35/U.S. Route 50

★ U.S. Route 59

★ K-68
Adjacent counties


★ Douglas County (north)

★ Johnson County (northeast)

★ Miami County (east)

★ Linn County (southeast)

★ Anderson County (south)

★ Coffey County (southwest)

★ Osage County (west)

Demographics


Franklin County's population was estimated to be 26,513 in the year 2006, an increase of 1639, or +6.6%, over the previous six years;[1] it has the fifth fastest growing population in the state.
As of the U.S. Census in 2000, there were 24,784 people, 9,452 households, and 6,720 families residing in the county. The population density was 17/km² (43/mi²). There were 10,229 housing units at an average density of 7/km² (18/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 95.05% White, 1.21% Black or African American, 0.94% Native American, 0.31% Asian, 0.78% from other races, and 1.71% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.62% of the population.
Population pyramid

There were 9,452 households out of which 34.70% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.10% were married couples living together, 8.90% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.90% were non-families. 24.80% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.04.
In the county the population was spread out with 27.50% under the age of 18, 8.90% from 18 to 24, 28.30% from 25 to 44, 21.20% from 45 to 64, and 14.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 98.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.10 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $39,052, and the median income for a family was $45,197. Males had a median income of $31,223 versus $22,992 for females. The per capita income for the county was $17,311. About 5.60% of families and 7.70% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.40% of those under age 18 and 7.30% of those age 65 or over.

Notable natives



★ Steve Grogan, NFL quarterback, who grew up in Ottawa.

Cities and towns


Map of Franklin County ()

Incorporated cities

Name and population (2005 estimate):[2]

★ Ottawa, 12,597 (county seat)

★ Wellsville, 1,631

★ Pomona, 942

★ Richmond, 514

★ Williamsburg, 359

★ Princeton, 327

★ Lane, 259

★ Rantoul, 245
Unincorporated places


★ Centropolis

★ Homewood

★ LeLoup

★ Peoria

★ Richter

Townships


Franklin County is divided into sixteen townships. The city of Ottawa is considered ''governmentally independent'' and is excluded from the census figures for the townships. In the following table, the population center is the largest city (or cities) included in that township's population total, if it is of a significant size.

Education


Unified school districts


★ West Franklin USD 287 (Web site)

★ Central Heights USD 288 (Web site)

★ Wellsville USD 289 (Web site)

★ Ottawa USD 290 (Web site)
Colleges and universities


★ Ottawa University, Ottawa

★ Neosho County Community College (branch campus), Ottawa

See also


References


1. Annual estimates of the population to 2006-07-01. Released 2007-03-22. Six year change is from 2000-07-01 to 2006-07-01.
2. Annual estimates of the population to 2005-07-01. Released 2006-06-21.

External links


'Official sites'

★ Franklin County

★ Franklin County District Court

★ Franklin County Genealogical Society
'Additional information'

★ Blue Skyways

★ Kansas Statistical Abstract

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