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Franklin, Louisiana

Introduction to Franklin, Louisiana

Franklin, Louisiana, in St Mary county, is 42 miles SE of Lafayette, Louisiana (center to center) and 86 miles W of New Orleans, Louisiana. There are an estimated 8,354 people in the city.

Franklin History

Franklin was named in honor of Benjamin Franklin. The city was founded in 1808 and was then named as Carlin’s Settlement. It became a parish seat in 1811. Franklin was incorporated in 1820. The city became an interior sugar port with the development of steamboating and the emergence of large sugar plantations in the area.

Franklin and nearby Attractions

  • Old City Market
  • Grevemberg House Museum
  • Broussard-Harris Park
  • St Mary Parish Museum
  • Blakesley Shopping Center

Things To Do In Franklin

Tourists in Franklin love to hang around at the Old City Market as well as Blakesley Shopping Center. One can also visit the Saint Marys Episcopal Church. The loal parks come with a range of recreational facilities. Some of them are the Broussard - Harris Park and Caffery Park. The St Mary Parish Museum and Grevemberg House Museum are idael destinations for the history lovers. The city also hosts festivals such as the Mardi Gras and the Harvest Moon Festival every yaer.

Franklin Transportation

Air transport facilities are available at Acadiana Regional Airport.

Franklin Higher Education

University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Nicholls State University, Southern University and A & M College, and Southeastern Louisiana University are the centers of higher education.

High Points

Franklin strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Louisiana):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyFranklin Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 7%Franklin Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Franklin Affordability of Rents
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Franklin Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Franklin, LA

Comparing Franklin to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Louisiana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population109
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Racial Diversity76
Senior Citizens55
Age of the Population47
Well-Paid Single Women16
Male Share of the Population12
Well-Paid Single Men14

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size89
Portion of People Married35

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults26
People in Middle Class or Better27
Median Family Income15
People Above Poverty15

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work910
Short Commute Times810
Public Transportation Use47
Working at Home24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes107
Affordability of Rents105
Seasonal and Vacation Housing65
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals57
People Living Alone44
Housing Recently Built42

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime45
Low Violent Crime24

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