Franklin
City in Howard County, Missouri

Franklin is a city in Howard County, Missouri, with 70 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 597 ft (182 m) above sea level. The nearest town is New Franklin, 0.7 miles E.
- 70residents (2020 Census)
- 597 ftelevation · 182 m
- 0.2 sq miland area · 0.6 km²
- 303 / sq mipopulation density
- 65274ZIP code
About Franklin
Franklin is a city in Howard County, Missouri, United States. It is located along the Missouri River in the central part of the state. Located in a rural area, the city had a population of 70 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Columbia, Missouri Metropolitan Statistical Area.
As the eastern terminus of the Santa Fe Trail, the community played a major role in the westward expansion of the United States.
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- Median household income
- $55,625
- Median age
- 49.2
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Franklin had 70 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 70 |
|---|---|
| Density | 303 per sq mi (117 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Franklin at a glance
| State | Missouri (MO) |
|---|---|
| County | Howard County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 70 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.23 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 597 ft (182 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.0128° N, 92.7567° W |
| ZIP code | 65274 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2925624 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Franklin
- New Franklin0.7 mi E
- Boonville3.6 mi S
- Windsor Place6.1 mi SE
- Fayette10.0 mi N
- Rocheport10.6 mi E
- Arrow Rock11.0 mi W
- Pilot Grove12.8 mi SW
- Blackwater12.8 mi W
- Wooldridge14.6 mi SE
- Nelson14.8 mi W
- Glasgow15.5 mi N
- Bunceton15.6 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Franklin
What county is Franklin in?
Franklin is in Howard County, Missouri.
What is the population of Franklin, MO?
70 people lived in Franklin at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Franklin, MO?
The ZIP code of Franklin is 65274.
What is the elevation of Franklin?
597 feet (182 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Franklin?
New Franklin (0.7 mi), Boonville (3.6 mi), Windsor Place (6.1 mi), Fayette (10.0 mi), Rocheport (10.6 mi).
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