Kansas

Franklin

25,996

2020 population

1860

first census record

census records

About Franklin

Franklin, Kansas, first appears in the United States federal census in 1860, when it recorded a population of 3,030. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 25,996.

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

On the ground today, 4 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Pottawatomie Massacre 1856, Pottawatomie Massacre (Kansas 1856), Battle of Black Jack (Kansas 1856), and 21 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census Year	Population	Chart
2020	25,996
2010	25,992
2000	24,784
1990	21,994
1980	22,062
1970	20,007
1960	19,548
1950	19,928
1940	20,889
1930	22,024
1920	21,946
1910	20,884
1900	21,354
1890	20,279
1880	16,797
1870	10,385
1860	3,030

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, Kansas.

Pottawatomie Massacre 1856

1856

Pottawatomie Massacre (Kansas 1856)

1856

Battle of Black Jack (Kansas 1856)

1856

Pottawatomie Massacre

1856

Historic places in Franklin

National Register of Historic Places listings in Franklin, Kansas.

Old Santa Fe Railroad Depot

Franklin County Courthouse

Ottawa

Ottawa High School and Junior High School

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Frequently asked about Franklin

When does Franklin first appear in the US census?

Franklin, Kansas first appears in the federal census in 1860, with a recorded population of 3,030.

What is the population of Franklin?

At the most recent federal census (2020), Franklin had a recorded population of 25,996.

Were any battles fought in Franklin?

4 documented military engagements took place in Franklin, including Pottawatomie Massacre 1856, Pottawatomie Massacre (Kansas 1856), Battle of Black Jack (Kansas 1856).

How many historic places are in Franklin?

21 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Franklin, Kansas.

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