Franklin County, Iowa

Infobox U.S. County
county = Franklin County
state = Iowa


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map size = 250
founded = 1851
seat = Hampton
largest city =
area_total_sq_mi = 583
area_total_km2 = 1510
area_land_sq_mi = 582
area_land_km2 = 1509
area_water_sq_mi = <1
area_water_km2 = 1
area percentage = 0.10%
census yr = 2000
pop = 10704
density_sq_mi = 18
density_km2 = 7
time zone = Central
UTC offset = -6
DST offset= -5
footnotes =
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Franklin County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of 2000, the population was 10,704. Its county seat is Hampton.GR|6

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 583 square miles (1,510 km²), of which, 582 square miles (1,509 km²) of it is land and 1 square miles (1 km²) of it (0.10%) is water.

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Adjacent counties

*Cerro Gordo County (north)
*Butler County (east)
*Hardin County (south)
*Wright County (west)

History

Franklin County was formed on January 15, 1851. It was named after Benjamin Franklin. [ [http://www.iowacounties.org/About%20Us/AboutCoGov/County%20Pages/Franklin.htm Franklin County ] ]

Demographics

USCensusPop
1900= 14996
1910= 14780
1920= 15807
1930= 16382
1940= 16379
1950= 16268
1960= 15472
1970= 13255
1980= 13036
1990= 11364
2000= 10704
footnote= [http://www.census.gov/population/cencounts/ia190090.txt IA Counties 1900-1990] As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 10,704 people, 4,356 households, and 2,983 families residing in the county. The population density was 18 people per square mile (7/km²). There were 4,763 housing units at an average density of 8 per square mile (3/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 Frankin 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).

Cities and towns

*Ackley *Alexander *Coulter

*Dows *Geneva *Hampton

*Hansell *Latimer

*Popejoy *Sheffield

Unincorporated communities

*Bradford
*Chapin

Notes

External links

* [http://www.franklincountyiowa.com/ Franklin County Development website]
* [http://www.franklincountycvb.com/ Franklin County Convention & Visitor's Bureau Website]
* [http://www.franklincountyfair.com/ Franklin County Fair]