Florida

Franklin

12,451
2020 population
1840
first census record
19
census records

About Franklin

Franklin, Florida, first appears in the United States federal census in 1840, when it recorded a population of 1,030. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 12,451.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, 10 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Destruction of Negro Fort, Florida 1816, Destruction of Negro Fort / Battle of Negro Fort, Scott's Massacre — Attack on Apalachicola Supply Boat (Nov 1817), and 11 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202012,451
201011,549
200011,057
19908,967
19807,661
19707,065
19606,576
19505,814
19405,991
19306,283
19205,318
19105,201
19004,890
18903,308
18801,791
18701,256
18601,904
18501,561
18401,030
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Franklin

Military engagements that took place in Franklin, Florida.

Destruction of Negro Fort, Florida 1816
1816
Destruction of Negro Fort / Battle of Negro Fort
1816
Scott's Massacre — Attack on Apalachicola Supply Boat (Nov 1817)
1817
Trial and Execution of Arbuthnot and Ambrister 1818
1818
Battle of Apalachicola (FL)
1862
Bombardment and Occupation of Apalachicola
1862
Union Gunboat Operations on Apalachicola River
1862
Apalachicola River Expedition
1862
Engagement at Apalachicola Florida
1862
Confederate Evacuation of Apalachicola
1862

Historic places in Franklin

National Register of Historic Places listings in Franklin, Florida.

Fort Gadsden Historic Memorial
Sumatra
Pierce Site
Apalachicola
Trinity Episcopal Church
Apalachicola
Yent Mound
St. Teresa
Cape St. George Light
Little St. George Island
Raney, David G., House
Apalachicola
Crooked River Lighthouse
Carrabelle
Apalachicola Historic District
Apalachicola
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Frequently asked about Franklin

When does Franklin first appear in the US census?
Franklin, Florida first appears in the federal census in 1840, with a recorded population of 1,030.
What is the population of Franklin?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Franklin had a recorded population of 12,451.
Were any battles fought in Franklin?
10 documented military engagements took place in Franklin, including Destruction of Negro Fort, Florida 1816, Destruction of Negro Fort / Battle of Negro Fort, Scott's Massacre — Attack on Apalachicola Supply Boat (Nov 1817).
How many historic places are in Franklin?
11 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Franklin, Florida.
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