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Franklinton, LA


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Franklinton, Louisiana

Franklinton, Louisiana, in Washington county, is 59 miles N of Kenner, Louisiana (center to center) and 61 miles N of New Orleans, Louisiana. The town is home to some 3,657 residents.

The People and Families of Franklinton

In Franklinton, about 40% of adults are married. People in Franklinton have space to make their own lives; many people there enjoy living in their own houses or apartments. The town somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.

There are more females than males in Franklinton than is typical.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Franklinton had a median family income of $27,957. Impressively, having a college education is normal in Franklinton.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($2,425) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Franklinton. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.

Franklinton Housing

According to the 2000 census, 68% of the housing in Franklinton was owner-occupied. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice town, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.

Commuting

In Franklinton, 89% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in Franklinton it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyFranklinton Affordability of Property Taxes
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Franklinton Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Franklinton, LA

Comparing Franklinton 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 Population98
Racial Diversity83
Children Under 5 Years Old86
Senior Citizens810
Age of the Population610
Well-Paid Single Women26
Male Share of the Population23
Well-Paid Single Men15

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size52
Portion of People Married13

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults79
Median Family Income14
People in Middle Class or Better14
People Above Poverty14

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Public Transportation Use76
Short Commute Times56
Working at Home36

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes102
People Living Alone910
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
Affordability of Rents85
Housing Recently Built75
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime13
Low Property Crime11
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