FRANKLIN, INDIANA

'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. It is named after Benjamin Franklin.

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Geography

Demographics

Notable natives and former residents

External links

Geography

Franklin is located at (39.489585, -86.056784).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 29.2 km² (11.3 mi²), all land.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 19,463 people, 6,824 households, and 4,872 families residing in the city. The population density was 667.4/km² (1,728.1/mi²). There were 7,432 housing units at an average density of 254.8/km² (659.9/mi²). 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.

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.

★ Jon Schaffer, rhythm guitarist, founding member, and core songwriter for heavy metal band Iced Earth, was born in Franklin on March 15, 1968. He is also a member of Demons & Wizards, a side project with Blind Guardian singer Hansi Kürsch.

External links

★ Official Webpage

★ Franklin College

★ Franklin High School Building Project