Tennessee

Franklin

42,774
2020 population
1810
first census record
22
census records

About Franklin

Franklin, Tennessee, first appears in the United States federal census in 1810, when it recorded a population of 5,730. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 42,774.

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

On the ground today, 3 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Action at University Place (Sewanee), Estill Springs Tennessee, Action at Cowan TN, and 22 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202042,774
201041,052
200039,270
199034,725
198031,983
197027,244
196025,528
195025,431
194023,892
193021,796
192020,641
191020,491
190020,392
189018,929
188017,178
187014,970
186013,848
185013,768
184012,033
183015,620
182016,571
18105,730
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, Tennessee.

Action at University Place (Sewanee)
1863
Estill Springs Tennessee
1863
Action at Cowan TN
1863

Historic places in Franklin

National Register of Historic Places listings in Franklin, Tennessee.

Falls Mill
Huntland
Trinity Episcopal Church
Winchester
Cumberland Mountain Tunnel
Cowan
Haynes House
Decherd
Estill-Fite House
Winchester
Asia School
Asia
Franklin County Courthouse
Winchester
Hunt-Moore House
Huntland
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Frequently asked about Franklin

When does Franklin first appear in the US census?
Franklin, Tennessee first appears in the federal census in 1810, with a recorded population of 5,730.
What is the population of Franklin?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Franklin had a recorded population of 42,774.
Were any battles fought in Franklin?
3 documented military engagements took place in Franklin, including Action at University Place (Sewanee), Estill Springs Tennessee, Action at Cowan TN.
How many historic places are in Franklin?
22 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Franklin, Tennessee.
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