Franklin County, Florida

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Franklin County
County
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Franklin County Courthouse
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Location within the U.S. state of Florida
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Florida's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 29°48′N84°49′W / 29.8°N 84.82°W / 29.8; -84.82
CountryFlag of the United States.svg United States
StateFlag of Florida.svg  Florida
FoundedFebruary 8, 1832
Named for Benjamin Franklin
Seat Apalachicola
Largest community Eastpoint
Area
 • Total1,026 sq mi (2,660 km2)
 • Land535 sq mi (1,390 km2)
 • Water492 sq mi (1,270 km2)  47.9%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total12,451
 • Density23/sq mi (9/km2)
Time zone UTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST) UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district 2nd
Website www.franklincountyflorida.com

Franklin County is a county along the Gulf of Mexico in the panhandle of the U.S. state of Florida. As of the 2020 census, the population was 12,451, [1] making it the third-least populous county in Florida. The county seat is Apalachicola. [2]

Contents

The county includes several large preserved areas and rivers and has been home to commercial timber and fishing industry. More recently it has become popular for tourism and retirement. It includes several rivers, state parks, and islands.

History

Franklin County was founded in 1832. [3] It was named for Benjamin Franklin. [4]

The second largest town in Franklin County is Carrabelle, 25 miles east of Apalachicola on the Carrabelle River.

Camp Gordon Johnston

During World War II most of Franklin County was used by the U.S. Army for amphibious and jungle training, for which the beaches and islands were ideal. When the war ended and the military left, Lanark Village was established from the remaining officer's quarters.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,026 square miles (2,660 km2), of which 535 square miles (1,390 km2) is land and 492 square miles (1,270 km2) (47.9%) is water. [5]

Franklin County includes part of Tate's Hell State Forest. Bald Point State Park is nearby. The county's river's include the Carrabelle River and its tributaries the New River (Florida Panhandle) and Crooked River (Florida), visited by paddlers. The extreme eastern tip of the county is bordered by the Ochlockonee River.

Adjacent counties

National protected areas

Barrier Islands

Also, St. James Island, while part of the mainland, is technically an island, being separated from the rest of Franklin County by rivers and an estuary.

Historic sites

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1840 1,030—
1850 1,56151.6%
1860 1,90422.0%
1870 1,256−34.0%
1880 1,79142.6%
1890 3,30884.7%
1900 4,89047.8%
1910 5,2016.4%
1920 5,3182.2%
1930 6,28318.1%
1940 5,991−4.6%
1950 5,814−3.0%
1960 6,57613.1%
1970 7,0657.4%
1980 7,6618.4%
1990 8,96717.0%
2000 11,05723.3%
2010 11,5494.4%
2020 12,4517.8%
2023 (est.)12,594 [6] 1.1%
U.S. Decennial Census [7]
1790-1960 [8] 1900-1990 [9]
1990-2000 [10] 2010-2015 [1] 2019 [11]
Franklin County racial composition as of 2020
(NH = Non-Hispanic) [lower-alpha 1]
RacePop 2010 [14] Pop 2020 [15] % 2010% 2020
White (NH)9,1889,79879.56%78.69%
Black or African American (NH)1,5741,40313.63%11.27%
Native American or Alaska Native (NH)52410.45%0.33%
Asian (NH)26300.23%0.24%
Pacific Islander (NH)220.02%0.02%
Some Other Race (NH)3410.03%0.33%
Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH)1754611.52%3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5296754.58%5.42%
Total11,54912,451100.00%100.00%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 12,451 people, 4,691 households, and 2,926 families residing in the county.

As of the census [16] of 2000, there were 11,057 people, 4,096 households, and 2,727 families residing in the county. The population density was 20 people per square mile (7.7 people/km2). There were 7,180 housing units at an average density of 13 per square mile (5.0/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 81.24% White, 16.32% Black or African American, 0.45% Native American, 0.20% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.43% from other races, and 1.34% from two or more races. 2.42% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 4,096 households, out of which 24.80% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.50% were married couples living together, 9.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.40% were non-families. 28.70% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.77.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 18.00% under the age of 18, 7.60% from 18 to 24, 30.80% from 25 to 44, 27.80% from 45 to 64, and 15.70% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 129.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 135.70 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $26,756, and the median income for a family was $31,157. Males had a median income of $25,101 versus $20,494 for females. The per capita income for the county was $16,140. About 11.80% of families and 17.70% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.20% of those under age 18 and 13.90% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Franklin County residents are within the Franklin County School District. [17] All Students K-12 attend the Franklin County School at Eastpoint, FL, except those attending the Apalachicola Bay Charter School or other private schools.

Libraries

The Franklin County Public Library works with the Wilderness Coast Public Libraries. The FCPL has two library branches.

In addition, Franklin County has the Apalachicola Margaret Key Library, an independent library with a history of providing services for over 100 years. It is not a member of Wilderness Coast, but is recognized the state.

Politics

Voter Registration

Franklin County Voter Registration & Party Enrollment as of April 30, 2022
Political PartyTotal VotersPercentage
Democratic 3,11542.00%
Republican 3,40845.95%
Independent75510.47%
Third Parties1381.91%
Total7,416100.00%

Statewide Elections

United States presidential election results for Franklin County, Florida [18]
Year Republican Democratic Third party
No. %No. %No. %
2020 4,67568.16%2,12030.91%640.93%
2016 4,12568.08%1,74428.78%1903.14%
2012 3,57064.98%1,84533.58%791.44%
2008 3,81863.12%2,13435.28%971.60%
2004 3,47258.54%2,40140.48%580.98%
2000 2,45452.83%2,04744.07%1443.10%
1996 1,56334.20%2,09645.86%91119.93%
1992 1,66437.99%1,53535.05%1,18126.96%
1988 1,91358.52%1,28339.25%732.23%
1984 2,21867.05%1,09032.95%00.00%
1980 1,50844.59%1,77552.48%992.93%
1976 1,05435.45%1,85962.53%602.02%
1972 2,27782.14%49017.68%50.18%
1968 52916.86%69922.28%1,90960.85%
1964 1,41950.95%1,36649.05%00.00%
1960 76433.84%1,49466.16%00.00%
1956 57137.34%95862.66%00.00%
1952 61133.04%1,23866.96%00.00%
1948 13012.24%63559.79%29727.97%
1944 1027.98%1,17692.02%00.00%
1940 1026.79%1,40093.21%00.00%
1936 1258.13%1,41391.87%00.00%
1932 999.37%95890.63%00.00%
1928 33444.30%41755.31%30.40%
1924 10920.00%41776.51%193.49%
1920 27629.18%58762.05%838.77%
1916 8116.80%31264.73%8918.46%
1912 5814.87%26668.21%6616.92%
1908 11222.54%28356.94%10220.52%
1904 14429.69%33669.28%51.03%
Previous gubernatorial elections results
Year Republican Democratic Third parties
2022 73.56%4,00325.84% 1,4060.61% 33
2018 64.72%3,50833.03% 1,7902.25% 122
2014 58.17%2,50537.92% 1,6333.91% 168
2010 47.72% 1,93847.89%1,9454.39% 178
2006 49.89%1,98146.69% 1,8543.42% 136
2002 47.81% 1,81950.75%1,9311.45% 55
1998 56.08%1,53643.92% 1,203
1994 33.43% 1,32466.57%2,636

Communities

Towns

Census-designated places

Unincorporated communities

Transportation

Airports

See also

Notes

  1. ↑ Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos can be of any race. [12] [13]

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References

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  13. ↑ "About the Hispanic Population and its Origin". www.census.gov. Retrieved May 18, 2022.
  14. ↑ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved May 27, 2022.
  15. ↑ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved May 27, 2022.
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  17. ↑ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Franklin County, FL" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau . Retrieved July 31, 2022. - Text list
  18. ↑ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved June 14, 2018.

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