Franklin County, Kentucky

Franklin County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2010 census, the population was 49,285.[2] Its county seat is Frankfort,[3] the state capital. The county was formed in 1795 from parts of Woodford, Mercer and Shelby counties, and was named after the American inventor and statesman Benjamin Franklin.[4] Franklin County is part of the Frankfort, Kentucky Micropolitan Statistical Area.

Not to be confused with Franklin, Kentucky.
Franklin County
U.S. county
Franklin County courthouse in Frankfort
Location within the U.S. state of Kentucky
Kentucky's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 38°14′N 84°53′W
Country United States
State Kentucky
FoundedMay 10, 1795[1]
Named forBenjamin Franklin
SeatFrankfort
Largest cityFrankfort
Area
 • Total212 sq mi (550 km2)
 • Land208 sq mi (540 km2)
 • Water4.3 sq mi (11 km2)  2.0%%
Population
 • Estimate 
(2019)
51,000
 • Density237/sq mi (92/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district6th
Websitefranklincounty.ky.gov

History

The three original counties of Kentucky (Jefferson, Fayette and Lincoln counties) intersected in what is today Franklin County. Franklin County was established in 1795 from land given by Mercer, Shelby, and Woodford counties.[5] Franklin was the 18th Kentucky county in order of formation.[6]

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 212 square miles (550 km2), of which 208 square miles (540 km2) is land and 4.3 square miles (11 km2) (2.0%) is water.[7]

Major highways

Adjacent counties

Government and politics

Franklin County's voter registration is overwhelmingly Democratic. Registered Democrats outnumber Republicans by a ratio of more than 4 to 1.[8] However, in national elections the county has supported both Democrats and Republicans. In 2000 Democrat Al Gore won 50% of the vote to Republican George W. Bush's 47%. In 2004, Bush won 50% of the vote to Democrat John Kerry's 48%. In 2008 Republican John McCain defeated Democrat Barack Obama 49.47% to 48.87%, a difference of only 144 votes, only for Obama to narrowly edge out Mitt Romney in 2012. However, Donald Trump won the county in 2016.

Presidential elections results
Presidential elections results[9]
Year Republican Democratic Third parties
2020 49.5% 12,900 48.5% 12,652 2.0% 520
2016 49.5% 11,819 44.9% 10,717 5.6% 1,329
2012 48.6% 11,345 49.4% 11,535 2.0% 457
2008 49.5% 11,911 48.9% 11,767 1.7% 401
2004 50.9% 12,281 48.2% 11,620 1.0% 232
2000 47.2% 10,209 50.1% 10,853 2.7% 592
1996 35.0% 7,132 55.2% 11,251 9.7% 1,984
1992 36.1% 7,591 47.1% 9,896 16.9% 3,544
1988 50.9% 9,805 48.1% 9,271 1.0% 195
1984 58.1% 11,057 41.0% 7,790 0.9% 177
1980 34.8% 6,455 60.4% 11,193 4.8% 882
1976 33.7% 5,536 63.7% 10,475 2.6% 430
1972 56.9% 7,781 41.0% 5,601 2.2% 297
1968 30.8% 4,057 48.6% 6,396 20.6% 2,712
1964 18.6% 2,320 81.1% 10,130 0.4% 44
1960 40.2% 4,742 59.8% 7,052 0.0% 0
1956 38.4% 4,047 60.8% 6,412 0.9% 94
1952 29.8% 3,097 70.2% 7,309 0.1% 5
1948 21.8% 1,962 74.2% 6,679 4.0% 362
1944 24.3% 2,050 75.2% 6,356 0.5% 42
1940 21.7% 1,927 78.2% 6,956 0.2% 14
1936 24.3% 2,010 75.4% 6,222 0.3% 26
1932 24.2% 2,034 75.3% 6,331 0.5% 39
1928 47.5% 3,485 52.5% 3,853 0.1% 7
1924 37.2% 2,826 61.5% 4,678 1.4% 102
1920 31.5% 2,710 68.3% 5,878 0.2% 21
1916 29.7% 1,426 69.7% 3,345 0.6% 30
1912 17.9% 783 67.9% 2,980 14.2% 624

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
18005,078—
18108,01357.8%
182011,02437.6%
18309,254−16.1%
18409,4201.8%
185012,46232.3%
186012,6941.9%
187015,30020.5%
188018,69922.2%
189021,26713.7%
190020,852−2.0%
191021,1351.4%
192019,357−8.4%
193021,0648.8%
194023,30810.7%
195025,93311.3%
196029,42113.5%
197034,48117.2%
198041,83021.3%
199043,7814.7%
200047,6878.9%
201049,2853.4%
2019 (est.)50,991[10]3.5%
U.S. Decennial Census[11]
1790-1960[12] 1900-1990[13]
1990-2000[14] 2010-2013[2]

As of the census[15] of 2000, there were 47,687 people, 19,907 households, and 12,840 families residing in the county. The population density was 227 per square mile (88/km2). There were 21,409 housing units at an average density of 102 per square mile (39/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 87.98% White, 9.36% Black or African American, 0.13% Native American, 0.72% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.55% from other races, and 1.24% from two or more races. 1.11% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 19,907 households, out of which 29.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.70% were married couples living together, 12.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.50% were non-families. 30.40% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.60% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.86.

22.60% of the population was under the age of 18, 9.70% from 18 to 24, 30.50% from 25 to 44, 24.90% from 45 to 64, and 12.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.70 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $40,011, and the median income for a family was $51,052. Males had a median income of $32,826 versus $26,201 for females. The per capita income for the county was $21,229. About 6.90% of families and 10.70% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.80% of those under age 18 and 12.20% of those age 65 or over.

Education

The county is served by two public school districts: Franklin County Public Schools and Frankfort Independent Schools.

Franklin County Public Schools

This district takes in almost all of the county, including the majority of the city of Frankfort. It operates the following schools:

  • Bridgeport Elementary School (grades K-5)
  • Collins Lane Elementary School (grades K-5)
  • Early Childhood Education Center (grades K-1)
  • Elkhorn Elementary School (grades 2-5)
  • Hearn Elementary School (grades 2-5)
  • Peaks Mill Elementary School (grades 2-5)
  • Westridge Elementary School (grades K-5)
  • Bondurant Middle School (grades 6-8)
  • Elkhorn Middle School (grades 6-8)
  • Franklin County High School (grades 9-12)
  • Western Hills High School (grades 9-12)
  • The Academy (grades 9-12) (For kids with problems/juveniles)
  • Franklin County Career and Technical Center (grades 9-12) (Career center for all public high schools in the county.)

Frankfort Independent Schools

This district serves an area roughly covering the Frankfort neighborhoods known as "downtown", South Frankfort (the vicinity of the state capitol building), and Bellepoint. It operates two schools:

Private schools

University

Parks
  • Capitol View Park
  • Cove Spring Park and Nature Preserve
  • Dolly Graham Park
  • East Frankfort Park
  • Josephine Sculpture Park
  • Juniper Hill Park and Golf Course
  • Lakeview Park and Golf Course
  • Leslie Morris Park on Fort Hill: 120 acres (0.49 km2) of woodland overlooking downtown Frankfort. It contains trails that guide visitors through the remains of earthwork forts that were the main defensive position for Union troops protecting the city during an 1864 Civil War skirmish.
  • Riverview Park and riverside walk
  • Todd Park

Communities

See also

References
  1. "Kentucky: County – Franklin – Welcome". Franklincounty.ky.gov. Retrieved 2011-12-11.
  2. "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 6, 2011. Retrieved March 6, 2014.
  3. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on 2011-05-31. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  4. The Register of the Kentucky State Historical Society, Volume 1. Kentucky State Historical Society. 1903. pp. 35.
  5. Hogan, Roseann Reinemuth (1992). Kentucky Ancestry: A Guide to Genealogical and Historical Research. Ancestry Publishing. p. 232. ISBN 9780916489496. Retrieved 26 July 2013.
  6. Collins, Lewis (1882). Collins' Historical Sketches of Kentucky: History of Kentucky, Volume 2. Collins & Company. p. 26.
  7. "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Archived from the original on August 12, 2014. Retrieved August 14, 2014.
  8. "Kentucky State Board of Elections Welcome to the State Board of Elections". Elect.ky.gov. Archived from the original on 2009-09-10. Retrieved 2011-12-11.
  9. Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved 9 April 2018.
  10. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved July 29, 2019.
  11. "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 14, 2014.
  12. "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved August 14, 2014.
  13. "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 14, 2014.
  14. "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 14, 2014.
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