Franklin County, Georgia

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Franklin County
County
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Franklin County Courthouse in Carnesville
Map of Georgia highlighting Franklin County.svg
Location within the U.S. state of Georgia
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Georgia's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 34°22′N83°14′W / 34.37°N 83.23°W / 34.37; -83.23
CountryFlag of the United States.svg United States
StateFlag of Georgia (U.S. state).svg  Georgia
FoundedFebruary 25, 1784;240 years ago (1784)
Named for Benjamin Franklin
Seat Carnesville
Largest city Lavonia
Area
 • Total
266 sq mi (690 km2)
 • Land261 sq mi (680 km2)
 • Water5.0 sq mi (13 km2)  1.15%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
23,424
 • Estimate 
(2023)
24,782 Increase2.svg
 • Density88/sq mi (34/km2)
Time zone UTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST) UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district 9th
Website www.franklincountyga.gov

Franklin County is a county in the Northeast region of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 23,424. [1] The county seat is Carnesville. [2] On February 25, 1784, Franklin and Washington became Georgia's eighth and ninth counties, [3] with Franklin named in honor of patriot Benjamin Franklin. [4]

Contents

In its original form, Franklin County included all of the territory now in Banks, Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Oconee, and Stephens counties, and parts of the modern-day Gwinnett, Hall, Hart, and Madison counties, as well as three counties that are now part of South Carolina. Franklin County has several miles of shoreline on Lake Hartwell.

Economic development

The Franklin County Industrial Building Authority, one of only seven created by a Georgia constitutional amendment, [5] actively seeks and recruits new industries to the county. The Authority consists of seven members: each of the five mayors from the cities within Franklin County, and two at-large members selected by the Board of Commissioners. [6]

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 266 square miles (690 km2), of which 261 square miles (680 km2) is land and 5.0 square miles (13 km2) (1.9%) is water. [7] The county is located in the Piedmont region of the state.

The majority of Franklin County is located in the Broad River sub-basin of the Savannah River basin, with just the northeastern corner, north of Lavonia, located in the Tugaloo River sub-basin of the same Savannah River basin. [8] Franklin County is also located on Lake Hartwell.

Adjacent counties

Education

Franklin County School system

The Franklin County School District (Georgia) supports grades from kindergarten to grade twelve. The system consists of three elementary schools, one middle school, one high school, and one alternative school. The Franklin County School System has a staff of over 600 and an enrollment of 3570 as of 2020. The system boasts a 90.7% graduation rate. [9] FCSS is the largest employer in Franklin County. [10]

Private schools

Colleges

Attractions

Transportation

Major highways

Airports

Infrastructure

Railroad

The Hartwell Railroad operates freight service through the eastern portion of Franklin County throughout the Martin, Lavonia, Canon, and Royston areas on the former Norfolk Southern line from Toccoa to Elberton. [11]

Utilities

Electric service in Franklin County is provided by two customer-owned electric cooperatives, Hart EMC and Jackson EMC, as well as by Georgia Power, a subsidiary of Southern Company. Water utilities are provided by the cities of Lavonia, Martin, Royston, and Carnesville as well as by Franklin County in rural areas. Natural gas is supplied by the cities of Toccoa and Royston.

Hospital

St. Mary's Healthcare System operates St. Mary's Sacred Heart Hospital in Lavonia which is the only hospital in Franklin County. The hospital features 56 inpatient beds, a 24/7 Emergency Department, a Critical Care Unit, 4 surgical suites, and an open to the public gym. [12]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1790 1,041—
1800 6,859558.9%
1810 10,81557.7%
1820 9,040−16.4%
1830 10,10711.8%
1840 9,886−2.2%
1850 11,51316.5%
1860 7,393−35.8%
1870 7,8936.8%
1880 11,45345.1%
1890 14,67028.1%
1900 17,70020.7%
1910 17,8941.1%
1920 19,95711.5%
1930 15,902−20.3%
1940 15,612−1.8%
1950 14,446−7.5%
1960 13,274−8.1%
1970 12,784−3.7%
1980 15,18518.8%
1990 16,6509.6%
2000 20,28521.8%
2010 22,0848.9%
2020 23,4246.1%
2023 (est.)24,782 [13] 5.8%
U.S. Decennial Census [14]
1790-1880 [15] 1890-1910 [16]
1920-1930 [17] 1930-1940 [18]
1940-1950 [19] 1960-1980 [20]
1980-2000 [21] 2010 [22]

2020 census

Franklin County Racial Composition [23]
RaceNum.Perc.
White 19,26282.23%
Black or African American 1,8888.06%
Native American 340.15%
Asian 2611.11%
Pacific Islander 30.01%
Other/Mixed 8553.65%
Hispanic or Latino 1,1214.79%

As of the 2020 United States Census, there were 23,424 people, 8,460 households, and 6,123 families residing in the county.

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States census, there were 22,084 people, 8,540 households, and 5,979 families living in the county. [24] The population density was 84.5 inhabitants per square mile (32.6/km2). There were 10,553 housing units at an average density of 40.4 units per square mile (15.6 units/km2). [25] The racial makeup of the county was 87.3% white, 8.4% black or African American, 0.5% Asian, 0.2% American Indian, 1.9% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 3.9% of the population. [24] In terms of ancestry, 17.6% were American, 9.7% were Irish, 9.7% were English, and 8.0% were German. [26]

Of the 8,540 households, 31.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.6% were married couples living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 30.0% were non-families, and 26.2% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.00. The median age was 40.9 years. [24]

The median income for a household in the county was $36,739 and the median income for a family was $44,667. Males had a median income of $33,718 versus $28,713 for females. The per capita income for the county was $19,276. About 14.3% of families and 17.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.5% of those under age 18 and 13.4% of those age 65 or over. [27]

2000 census

As of the census [28] of 2000, there were 20,285 people, 7,888 households, and 5,695 families living in the county. The population density was 77 people per square mile (30 people/km2). There were 9,303 housing units at an average density of 35 units per square mile (14 units/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 89.49% White, 8.83% Black or African American, 0.21% Native American, 0.25% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.41% from other races, and 0.78% from two or more races. 0.92% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 7,888 households, out of which 31.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.20% were married couples living together, 10.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.80% were non-families. 24.60% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.60% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 2.96.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 23.90% under the age of 18, 9.60% from 18 to 24, 27.30% from 25 to 44, 23.80% from 45 to 64, and 15.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 94.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.90 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $32,134, and the median income for a family was $38,463. Males had a median income of $29,474 versus $21,051 for females. The per capita income for the county was $15,767. About 11.00% of families and 13.90% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.80% of those under age 18 and 18.50% of those age 65 or over.

Government

Franklin County is governed by a five-member board of commissioners, whose members are elected from multi-member districts. They serve alternating four-year terms. The county has a county manager system of government, in which day-to-day operation of the county is handled by a manager appointed by the board. The chairman of the Board of Commissioners is elected by the citizens of the county.

Communities

Cities

Town

Census-designated place

Notable people

Politics

United States presidential election results for Franklin County, Georgia [29]
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No. %No. %No. %
2024 10,45985.79%1,64713.51%850.70%
2020 9,06984.23%1,59314.80%1050.98%
2016 7,05482.50%1,24314.54%2532.96%
2012 6,11478.62%1,49919.27%1642.11%
2008 6,06974.90%1,91423.62%1201.48%
2004 5,21869.43%2,24529.87%520.69%
2000 3,65963.50%2,04035.40%631.09%
1996 2,36443.79%2,33843.30%69712.91%
1992 2,39140.37%2,50542.29%1,02717.34%
1988 2,61558.57%1,84241.25%80.18%
1984 2,54958.10%1,83841.90%00.00%
1980 1,38727.96%3,52871.13%450.91%
1976 68714.08%4,19285.92%00.00%
1972 2,02282.30%43517.70%00.00%
1968 71617.16%76618.36%2,69164.49%
1964 86423.84%2,75876.10%20.06%
1960 3088.76%3,20991.24%00.00%
1956 2537.85%2,96892.15%00.00%
1952 37311.39%2,90288.61%00.00%
1948 13810.38%1,03677.95%15511.66%
1944 32819.24%1,37780.76%00.00%
1940 22212.18%1,57986.66%211.15%
1936 23812.73%1,62186.73%100.54%
1932 785.34%1,36193.16%221.51%
1928 80150.99%77049.01%00.00%
1924 10912.93%61873.31%11613.76%
1920 44733.46%88966.54%00.00%
1916 442.46%1,54086.03%20611.51%
1912 262.47%69466.03%33131.49%

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