Franklinton
Town in Washington Parish, Louisiana
Franklinton is a town in Washington Parish, Louisiana, with 3,662 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 151 ft (46 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Folsom, 15.2 miles S.
- 3,662residents (2020 Census)
- 151 ftelevation · 46 m
- 4.4 sq miland area · 11.3 km²
- 838 / sq mipopulation density
- 70438ZIP code
About Franklinton
Franklinton is a town in, and the parish seat of Washington Parish, Louisiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, Franklinton had a population of 3,662. The elevation is an average of 155 feet (47 m) above sea level. Franklinton is located 61 miles (98 km) north of New Orleans.
A Franklinton physician, Jerry Thomas, represented Washington Parish in the Louisiana House of Representatives from 1988 to 1999. He was elected to the District 12 seat in the state senate, serving from 1999 to 2004. He had succeeded Phil Short of Covington, who resigned. Prior to his state service, Dr. Thomas was the Washington Parish coroner from 1980 to 1988.
Elected in 2015, Beth Mizell, a businesswoman from Franklinton, is the current District 12 state senator.
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Living in Franklinton
- Median household income
- $34,235
- Median home value
- $188,500
- Median rent
- $808/mo
- Median age
- 37.4
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Franklinton had 3,662 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,662 |
|---|---|
| Density | 838 per sq mi (323 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Franklinton at a glance
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
|---|---|
| County | Washington Parish |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 3,662 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.37 sq mi (11.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.11 km²) |
| Elevation | 151 ft (46 m) |
| Coordinates | 30.8482° N, 90.1459° W |
| ZIP code | 70438 |
| Official website | townoffranklinton.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2227190 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Franklinton
- Folsom15.2 mi S
- Bogalusa17.6 mi E
- Tylertown, MS18.6 mi N
- Rio18.7 mi SE
- Varnado18.9 mi E
- Sun19.4 mi SE
- Angie20.8 mi NE
- Tangipahoa21.9 mi W
- Osyka, MS22.2 mi NW
- Roseland22.4 mi W
- Kentwood22.7 mi W
- Amite City23.3 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Franklinton
What county is Franklinton in?
Franklinton is in Washington Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of Franklinton, LA?
3,662 people lived in Franklinton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Franklinton, LA?
The ZIP code of Franklinton is 70438.
What is the elevation of Franklinton?
151 feet (46 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Franklinton?
Folsom (15.2 mi), Bogalusa (17.6 mi), Tylertown (18.6 mi), Rio (18.7 mi), Varnado (18.9 mi).
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