Louisiana

Franklin

19,774
2020 population
1850
first census record
18
census records

About Franklin

Franklin, Louisiana, first appears in the United States federal census in 1850, when it recorded a population of 3,251. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 19,774.

Its recorded population peaked at 32,382 in 1940, and has since declined by roughly 39 percent.

On the ground today, 4 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Tensas Bayou Gunboat Action (1862), Richmond (Madison Parish) Skirmish, Battle of Tensas Bayou, and 4 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202019,774
201020,767
200021,263
199022,387
198024,141
197023,946
196026,088
195029,376
194032,382
193030,530
192024,100
191011,989
19008,890
18906,900
18806,495
18705,078
18606,162
18503,251
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, Louisiana.

Tensas Bayou Gunboat Action (1862)
1862
Richmond (Madison Parish) Skirmish
1863
Battle of Tensas Bayou
1863
Action at Richmond LA
1863

Historic places in Franklin

National Register of Historic Places listings in Franklin, Louisiana.

Jackson House
Winnsboro
Winnsboro Commercial Historic District
Winnsboro
Jackson Street Historic District
Winnsboro
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Frequently asked about Franklin

When does Franklin first appear in the US census?
Franklin, Louisiana first appears in the federal census in 1850, with a recorded population of 3,251.
What is the population of Franklin?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Franklin had a recorded population of 19,774.
When did Franklin's population peak?
Franklin's recorded population peaked at 32,382 in 1940.
Were any battles fought in Franklin?
4 documented military engagements took place in Franklin, including Tensas Bayou Gunboat Action (1862), Richmond (Madison Parish) Skirmish, Battle of Tensas Bayou.
How many historic places are in Franklin?
4 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Franklin, Louisiana.
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