Franklin

City in Howard County, Missouri

Aerial view of Franklin, Missouri
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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.

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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Living in Franklin

Median household income
$55,625
Median age
49.2
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Franklin, MO population

Franklin had 70 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census70
Density303 per sq mi (117 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Franklin at a glance

StateMissouri (MO)
CountyHoward County
TypeCity
Population70 (2020)
Land area0.23 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Water area0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²)
Elevation597 ft (182 m)
Coordinates39.0128° N, 92.7567° W
ZIP code65274
Census code (GEOID)2925624

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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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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