Nebraska

Franklin

2,889
2020 population
1870
first census record
16
census records

About Franklin

Franklin, Nebraska, first appears in the United States federal census in 1870, when it recorded a population of 26. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 2,889.

Its recorded population peaked at 10,303 in 1910, and has since declined by roughly 72 percent.

On the ground today, one documented military engagement has been recorded within the county, among them Sommers Site Violence – Central Plains, and 4 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
20202,889
20103,225
20003,574
19903,938
19804,377
19704,566
19605,449
19507,096
19407,740
19309,094
192010,067
191010,303
19009,455
18907,693
18805,465
187026
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, Nebraska.

Sommers Site Violence – Central Plains
1300

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Frequently asked about Franklin

When does Franklin first appear in the US census?
Franklin, Nebraska first appears in the federal census in 1870, with a recorded population of 26.
What is the population of Franklin?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Franklin had a recorded population of 2,889.
When did Franklin's population peak?
Franklin's recorded population peaked at 10,303 in 1910.
Were any battles fought in Franklin?
1 documented military engagement took place in Franklin, including Sommers Site Violence – Central Plains.
How many historic places are in Franklin?
4 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Franklin, Nebraska.
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