According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 583 square miles (1,510km2), of which 582 square miles (1,510km2) is land and 0.6 square miles (1.6km2) (0.09%) is water.[5]
U.S. Decennial Census[7] 1790-1960[8] 1900-1990[9] 1990-2000[10] 2010-2018[11]
Population of Franklin County from US census data
2020 census
The 2020 census recorded a population of 10,019 in the county, with a population density of 17.1848/sqmi (6.6351/km2). 92.62% of the population reported being of one race. There were 4,656 housing units of which 4,141 were occupied.[1]
The 2010 census recorded a population of 10,680 in the county, with a population density of 18.338/sqmi (7.080/km2). There were 4,894 housing units, of which 4,332 were occupied.[13]
2000 census
2000 Census Age Pyramid for Franklin County
As of the census[14] of 2000, there were 10,704 people, 4,356 households, and 2,983 families residing in the county. The population density was 18 peopleper square mile (6.9 people/km2). There were 4,763 housing units at an average density of 8 unitsper square mile (3.1 units/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 94.92% White, 0.08% Black or African American, 0.23% Native American, 0.16% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 4.05% from other races, and 0.53% from two or more races. 6.00% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 4,356 households, out of which 29.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.90% were married couples living together, 6.40% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.50% were non-families. 27.60% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.40% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.93.
In the county, the population was spread out, with 24.20% under the age of 18, 7.30% from 18 to 24, 24.00% from 25 to 44, 23.90% from 45 to 64, and 20.50% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 96.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.90 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $36,042, and the median income for a family was $45,184. Males had a median income of $29,694 versus $21,115 for females. The per capita income for the county was $18,767. About 5.70% of families and 8.00% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.70% of those under age 18 and 7.10% of those age 65 or over.
Franklin County Fair
Franklin County is home to the Franklin County Fair. Held annually for five days in mid-July, the Franklin County Fair is held on the fairgrounds located on the west side of Hampton. Traditionally, grandstand entertainment begins on Wednesday with the Barnes PRCA Rodeo. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday are usually concerts featuring nationally known entertainment. In 2007 such names as Terri Clark, Marshall Tucker Band, and Trent Tomlinson & Danielle Peck brought fans to the grandstand. On Sunday the Figure 8 Races generally fill the grandstand. The fair also includes free entertainment and a carnival midway. The fairgrounds features the Franklin County Historical Museum, Pleasant Hill (turn of the century village with stores, crafters, old west shows, music and entertainment), and Grandpa's Farm (all phases of farming demonstrated with vintage implements powered by draft horses, steam engines and antique tractors).
Education
There are four high schools in Franklin County. The Hampton-Dumont Community School District is a P/K-12 school system located in Hampton and serving the communities of Hampton, Dumont, Aredale, and Hansell. Hampton-Dumont has a K-12 enrollment of 1,194. The West Fork Community Schools are made up of a whole grade sharing agreement between SCMT and Rockwell-Swaledale. West Fork serves the communities of Sheffield, Chapin, Meservey, Thornton, Rockwell, and Swaledale and has a combined enrollment of 764 between the two districts. The AGWSR Community School District serves the communities of Ackley, Geneva, Wellsburg, and Steamboat Rock and has a K-12 enrollment of 654 students. The CAL Community School District, located just south of Latimer, serves the communities of Coulter, Alexander, and Latimer and has a K-12 enrollment of 274 students.
Wright County is a county in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2020 census, the population was 12,943. The county seat is Clarion. The county organization became effective in January 1851, and is believed to be named either after Silas Wright, a governor of New York, or Joseph Albert Wright, a governor of Indiana.
Cerro Gordo County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2020 census, the population was 43,127. Its county seat is Mason City. The county is named for the Battle of Cerro Gordo, which took place during the Mexican–American War.
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Aredale is a city in Butler County, Iowa, United States. The population was 62 at the 2020 census.
Dumont is a city in Butler County, Iowa, United States. The population was 634 at the time of the 2020 census.
Dougherty is a city in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, United States. The population was 62 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Mason City Micropolitan Statistical Area.
Meservey is a city in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, United States. The population was 222 at the time of the 2020 census. It is part of the Mason City Micropolitan Statistical Area.
Rockwell is a city in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,071 at the time of the 2020 census. It is part of the Mason City Micropolitan Statistical Area.
Swaledale is a city in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, United States. The population was 144 at the time of the 2020 census. It is part of the Mason City Micropolitan Statistical Area.
Thornton is a city in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, United States. The population was 400 at the time of the 2020 census. It is part of the Mason City Micropolitan Statistical Area.
New Hampton is a city in, and the county seat of, Chickasaw County, Iowa, United States. The population was 3,494 at the time of the 2020 census.
Geneva is a city in Franklin County, Iowa, United States. The population was 136 at the time of the 2020 census.
Hampton is a town and county seat of Franklin County, Iowa, United States. The population was 4,337 at the time of the 2020 census.
Hansell is a city in Franklin County, Iowa, United States. The population was 82 at the time of the 2020 census.
Latimer is a city in Franklin County, Iowa, United States. The population was 477 at the time of the 2020 census.
Sheffield is a city in Franklin County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,130 at the time of the 2020 census.
Klemme is a city in Hancock County, Iowa, United States. The population was 441 at the time of the 2020 census.
Rowan is a city in Wright County, Iowa, United States. The population was 123 at the time of the 2020 census.
Bardwell is a city in Ellis County, Texas, United States. The population was 649 at the 2010 census.
Marion Township is one of sixteen townships in Franklin County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,030 and it contained 464 housing units.
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