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| Official name | Franklin, Kentucky |
|---|---|
| Settlement type | City |
| Map caption | Location of Franklin, Kentucky |
| Subdivision type | Country |
| Subdivision name | United States |
| Subdivision type1 | State |
| Subdivision name1 | Kentucky |
| Subdivision type2 | County |
| Subdivision name2 | Simpson |
| Government type | City Commission |
| Established title | Established |
| Established date | November 2, 1820 |
| Unit pref | Imperial |
| Area total km2 | 19.3 |
| Area land km2 | 19.3 |
| Area water km2 | 0.0 |
| Area total sq mi | 7.4 |
| Area land sq mi | 7.4 |
| Area water sq mi | 0.0 |
| Population as of | 2000 |
| Population total | 7996 |
| Population density km2 | 415.0 |
| Population density sq mi | 1074.7 |
| Timezone | Central (CST) |
| Utc offset | -6 |
| Timezone dst | CDT |
| Utc offset dst | -5 |
| Elevation m | 216 |
| Elevation ft | 709 |
| Coordinates display | inline,title |
| Coordinates type | region:US_type:city |
| Postal code type | ZIP codes |
| Postal code | 42134-42135 |
| Area code | 270 |
| Blank name | FIPS code |
| Blank info | 21-28918 |
| Blank1 name | GNIS feature ID |
| Blank1 info | 0492443 |
| Website | http://www.franklinky.org/ |
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.4 square miles (19.3 km²), all of it land.
As of the census of 2000, there were 7,996 people, 3,251 households, and 2,174 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,074.7 people per square mile (415.0/km²). There were 3,609 housing units at an average density of 485.1 per square mile (187.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 80.99% White, 16.76% African American, 0.21% Native American, 0.76% Asian, 0.10% Pacific Islander, 0.26% from other races, and 0.91% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 0.81% of the population.
There were 3,251 households out of which 31.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.1% were married couples living together, 14.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.1% were non-families. 29.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.94.
The age distribution was 25.2% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 15.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 89.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.7 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $32,001, and the median income for a family was $38,807. Males had a median income of $30,955 versus $21,783 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,467. About 10.9% of families and 13.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.9% of those under age 18 and 18.1% of those age 65 or over.
Both Major League Baseball pitcher Joe Blanton and actress Annie Potts were born in Nashville, Tennessee but raised in Franklin.
PGA golfer Kenny Perry spent most of his childhood in Franklin, and lives there today.
University of Kentucky football head coach Joker Phillips was born and raised in Franklin. Phillips also attended and played at UK.
Singers Johnny Cash and June Carter were married in a private ceremony at Franklin United Methodist Church on March 1, 1968. Longtime friend Merle Kilgore was best man.
Kentucky Downs, formerly known as Dueling Grounds Racetrack, (owned by Corey Johnsen & Ray Reid), is located right on the Kentucky–Tennessee border in Franklin. Kentucky Downs hosts the Kentucky Cup Turf Festival, a full card of world class racing featuring four major turf stakes. Kentucky Downs also hosts year-round simulcasts for the Kentucky-Tennessee market.
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