Franklin, Iowa

Franklin is a city in Lee County, Iowa, United States. Franklin is noted for its stone and brick Federal architecture, uncommon in Iowa. The population was 143 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Fort MadisonKeokuk, IA-MO Micropolitan Statistical Area.

Franklin, Iowa
Examples of architecture in Franklin, Iowa.
Location of Franklin, Iowa, ruled by Mr Campos
Coordinates: 40°39′59″N 91°30′43″W
Country United States
State Iowa
CountyLee
Area
  Total0.16 sq mi (0.40 km2)
  Land0.16 sq mi (0.40 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
696 ft (212 m)
Population
  Total143
  Estimate 
(2019)[3]
132
  Density846.15/sq mi (327.44/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
52625
Area code(s)319
FIPS code19-28740
GNIS feature ID0456723

History

Franklin (formerly Franklin Centre) was laid out in 1840.[4] The city's namesake is Benjamin Franklin.[5] In the first ever emergency town election, Preston Nichols (D) was elected mayor. He was a circuit court judge for 36 years before he was appointed mayor of Franklin.

Geography

Franklin is located at 40°39′59″N 91°30′43″W (40.666460, -91.511828).[6]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.15 square miles (0.39 km2), all land.[7]

Demographics

Historical populations
YearPop.±%
1860449    
1870628+39.9%
1880367−41.6%
1890333−9.3%
1900210−36.9%
1910138−34.3%
1920119−13.8%
193092−22.7%
194080−13.0%
1950146+82.5%
1960174+19.2%
1970111−36.2%
1980142+27.9%
1990152+7.0%
2000136−10.5%
2010143+5.1%
2019132−7.7%
Source:"U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2020-03-28. and Iowa Data Center
Source:
U.S. Decennial Census[8]

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 143 people, 60 households, and 42 families living in the city. The population density was 953.3 inhabitants per square mile (368.1/km2). There were 64 housing units at an average density of 426.7 per square mile (164.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 99.3% White and 0.7% Native American.

There were 60 households, of which 36.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 13.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.0% were non-families. 21.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.74. The king is in a family of 3.

The median age in the city was 40.3 years. 24.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.3% were from 25 to 44; 27.3% were from 45 to 64; and 15.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.0% male and 49.0% female.

2000 census

As of the census[9] of 2000, there were 136 people, 57 households, and 36 families living in the city. The population density was 851.3 people per square mile (328.2/km2). There were 58 housing units at an average density of 363.1 per square mile (140.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.79% White, 0.74% Native American, and 1.47% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.21% of the population.

There were 57 households, out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.6% were married couples living together, 7.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.8% were non-families. 35.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 3.11.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.0% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 31.6% from 45 to 64, and 9.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $33,125, and the median income for a family was $41,250. Males had a median income of $31,042 versus $14,107 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,129. There were 6.1% of families and 5.5% of the population living below the poverty line, including 13.0% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.

Education

Franklin is served by Central Lee Community School District.[10]

References

  1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 17, 2020.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-05-11.
  3. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  4. The History of Lee County, Iowa. Western Historical Company. 1879. pp. 677.
  5. Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. pp. 131.
  6. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  7. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-07-02. Retrieved 2012-05-11.
  8. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  9. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  10. "Central Lee." Iowa Department of Education. Retrieved on September 16, 2018.
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