Franklin
City in Simpson County, Kentucky
Franklin is a city in Simpson County, Kentucky, with 10,176 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 709 ft (216 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Mitchellville, 5.5 miles S.
- 10,176residents (2020 Census)
- 709 ftelevation · 216 m
- 16.2 sq miland area · 41.9 km²
- 629 / sq mipopulation density
- 42134ZIP code
About Franklin
Franklin is a home rule-class city in and the county seat of Simpson County, Kentucky, United States. The county is located on the south central border of the state, and its population was 10,176 at the 2020 census.
Kentucky Downs, formerly known as Dueling Grounds Racetrack (owned by Corey Johnsen & Ray Reid), is located in Franklin on the Kentucky–Tennessee border. Kentucky Downs hosts the Kentucky Cup Turf Festival, a full card of world-class horse racing featuring four major turf stakes. Kentucky Downs also hosts year-round simulcasts for the Kentucky-Tennessee market.
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Living in Franklin
- Median household income
- $59,052
- Median home value
- $195,400
- Median rent
- $1,010/mo
- Median age
- 35.8
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Franklin had 10,176 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 10,176 |
|---|---|
| Density | 629 per sq mi (243 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Franklin at a glance
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
|---|---|
| County | Simpson County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 10,176 (2020) |
| Land area | 16.18 sq mi (41.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.11 sq mi (0.28 km²) |
| Elevation | 709 ft (216 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.7128° N, 86.5536° W |
| ZIP code | 42134 |
| Official website | franklinky.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2128918 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Franklin
- Mitchellville, TN5.5 mi S
- Portland, TN8.1 mi S
- Woodburn9.0 mi N
- Orlinda, TN11.6 mi SW
- Fairfield, TN13.3 mi SE
- Auburn13.6 mi NW
- Plano13.7 mi NE
- Cross Plains, TN13.7 mi SW
- New Deal, TN13.8 mi S
- Oak Grove, TN13.8 mi SE
- Walnut Grove, TN15.7 mi S
- Graball, TN17.1 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Franklin
What county is Franklin in?
Franklin is in Simpson County, Kentucky.
What is the population of Franklin, KY?
10,176 people lived in Franklin at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Franklin, KY?
The ZIP code of Franklin is 42134.
What is the elevation of Franklin?
709 feet (216 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Franklin?
Mitchellville (5.5 mi), Portland (8.1 mi), Woodburn (9.0 mi), Orlinda (11.6 mi), Fairfield (13.3 mi).
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