Franklinton, LA

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):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 8%

Comparative Profile of Franklinton, LA

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Franklinton Almanac

Franklinton Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Franklinton Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Franklinton, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Franklinton Public Libraries

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Franklinton High Schools (2004)

FRANKLINTON HIGH SCHOOL
1 DEMON CIRCLE
985-839-6781
A Title I school.
Serves 620 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 13.2

PINE HIGH SCHOOL
27164 HIGHWAY 62
985-848-5243
A Title I school.
Serves 589 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 12.8

VOCATIONAL CAREER CENTER
616 T. W. BARKER DRIVE
985-839-6218
A Vocational School

Franklinton Colleges

(List of All Louisiana Colleges)

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