Franklin County, Georgia
Encyclopedia
Franklin County is a county located in the U.S. state
of Georgia
. It became Georgia's ninth county, incorporating on February 25, 1784, and was named in honor of patriot Benjamin Franklin
. In its original form, it included all of the territory now in Banks, Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Oconee and Stephens counties, and parts of the modern-day Gwinnett, Hall, Hart and Madison counties, as well as three counties that are now part of South Carolina. As of 2000, the population was 20,285. The 2007 Census Estimate shows a population of 21,793. The county seat
is Carnesville
.
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of 2000, there were 20,285 people, 7,888 households, and 5,695 families residing in the county. The population density
was 77 people per square mile (30/km²). There were 9,303 housing units at an average density of 35 per square mile (14/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 89.49% White
, 8.83% Black
or African American
, 0.21% Native American
, 0.25% Asian
, 0.02% Pacific Islander
, 0.41% from other races
, and 0.78% from two or more races. 0.92% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 7,888 households out of which 31.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.20% were married couples
living together, 10.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.80% were non-families. 24.60% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.60% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 2.96.
In the county the population was spread out with 23.90% under the age of 18, 9.60% from 18 to 24, 27.30% from 25 to 44, 23.80% from 45 to 64, and 15.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 94.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.90 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $32,134, and the median income for a family was $38,463. Males had a median income of $29,474 versus $21,051 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $15,767. About 11.00% of families and 13.90% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.80% of those under age 18 and 18.50% of those age 65 or over.
U.S. state
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of Georgia
Georgia (U.S. state)
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...
. It became Georgia's ninth county, incorporating on February 25, 1784, and was named in honor of patriot Benjamin Franklin
Benjamin Franklin
Dr. Benjamin Franklin was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. A noted polymath, Franklin was a leading author, printer, political theorist, politician, postmaster, scientist, musician, inventor, satirist, civic activist, statesman, and diplomat...
. In its original form, it included all of the territory now in Banks, Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Oconee and Stephens counties, and parts of the modern-day Gwinnett, Hall, Hart and Madison counties, as well as three counties that are now part of South Carolina. As of 2000, the population was 20,285. The 2007 Census Estimate shows a population of 21,793. The county seat
County seat
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is Carnesville
Carnesville, Georgia
Carnesville is a city in Franklin County, Georgia, United States. The population was 541 at the 2000 census. The city is the county seat of Franklin County.-Geography:...
.
Geography
According to the 2000 census, the county has a total area of 266.37 square miles (689.9 km²), of which 263.29 square miles (681.9 km²) (or 98.84%) is land and 3.07 square miles (8 km²) (or 1.15%) is water.http://www.franklincountyga.com/modules/cjaycontent/index.php?id=3&doc=profile
Major highways
Interstate 85Interstate 85Interstate 85 is a major interstate highway in the Southeastern United States. Its current southern terminus is at an interchange with Interstate 65 in Montgomery, Alabama; its northern terminus interchanges with Interstate 95 in Petersburg, Virginia, near Richmond...
U.S. Route 29U.S. Route 29U.S. Route 29 is a north–south United States highway that runs for from the western suburbs of Baltimore, Maryland, to Pensacola, Florida. This highway's northern terminus is at Maryland Route 99 in Ellicott City, Maryland...
State Route 8
State Route 17
State Route 51
State Route 59
State Route 63
State Route 106
State Route 145
State Route 174
Adjacent counties
- Stephens CountyStephens County, GeorgiaStephens County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. According to the 2010 Census, the population was 26,175. The 2007 Census Estimate shows a population of 25,268. The county seat is Toccoa.-History:...
(north) - Oconee County, South CarolinaSouth CarolinaSouth Carolina is a state in the Deep South of the United States that borders Georgia to the south, North Carolina to the north, and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. Originally part of the Province of Carolina, the Province of South Carolina was one of the 13 colonies that declared independence...
(north-northeast) - Hart CountyHart County, GeorgiaHart County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. It was created December 7, 1853. As of 2000, the population was 22,997. The 2007 Census Estimate shows a population of 24,240. The county seat is Hartwell....
(east) - Madison CountyMadison County, GeorgiaMadison County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. It was created on December 5, 1811. As of 2000, the population was 25,730. The 2007 Census Estimate shows a population of 28,012. The county seat is Danielsville....
(south) - Banks CountyBanks County, GeorgiaBanks County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of 2010, the population is 18,395. The county seat is Homer.-History:*The Georgia General Assembly passed legislation to create Banks County on February 1, 1859, from Franklin and Habersham Counties.*The county is named for Richard...
(west)
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 20,285 people, 7,888 households, and 5,695 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 77 people per square mile (30/km²). There were 9,303 housing units at an average density of 35 per square mile (14/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 89.49% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 8.83% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.21% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.25% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.02% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.41% from other races
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, and 0.78% from two or more races. 0.92% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
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or Latino
Race (United States Census)
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of any race.
There were 7,888 households out of which 31.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.20% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 10.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.80% were non-families. 24.60% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.60% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 2.96.
In the county the population was spread out with 23.90% under the age of 18, 9.60% from 18 to 24, 27.30% from 25 to 44, 23.80% from 45 to 64, and 15.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 94.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.90 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $32,134, and the median income for a family was $38,463. Males had a median income of $29,474 versus $21,051 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $15,767. About 11.00% of families and 13.90% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.80% of those under age 18 and 18.50% of those age 65 or over.
Cities and towns
- CanonCanon, GeorgiaCanon is a city in Franklin County, Georgia, United States. The population was 755 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Canon is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land.-Demographics:...
- CarnesvilleCarnesville, GeorgiaCarnesville is a city in Franklin County, Georgia, United States. The population was 541 at the 2000 census. The city is the county seat of Franklin County.-Geography:...
- Franklin SpringsFranklin Springs, GeorgiaFranklin Springs is a city in Franklin County, Georgia, United States. The population was 762 at the 2000 census. Emmanuel College is located here.-Geography:Franklin Springs is located at ....
- GumlogGumlog, GeorgiaGumlog is a census-designated place in Franklin County, Georgia, United States. The population was 2,025 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Gumlog is located at ....
- LavoniaLavonia, GeorgiaLavonia is a city in Franklin County, Georgia, United States. The population was 1,827 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Lavonia is located at ....
- MartinMartin, GeorgiaMartin is a town in Franklin County and Stephens counties in the U.S. state of Georgia. The population was 311 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Martin is located at...
- RoystonRoyston, GeorgiaRoyston is a city in Franklin, Hart, and Madison counties in the U.S. state of Georgia. The population was 2,493 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Royston is located at ....