Franklin County, Kansas
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| Image:Map of Kansas highlighting Franklin County.png Counties in Kansas | |
| County seat | Ottawa |
| Largest city | Ottawa |
| Area —Total —Land —Water, % | 1,494 km² (577 mi²) 1,486 km² (574 mi²) 7 km² (3 mi²), 0.49% |
| Population —Total (2000) —Density | 24,784 17/km² (43/mi²) |
| Established | August 25, 1855 |
| Time zone | Central : UTC-6/-5 |
Franklin County (standard abbreviation: FR) is a county located in the state of Kansas. As of 2000, the population is 24,784. The largest city and county seat is Ottawa.
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Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,494 km² (577 mi²). 1,486 km² (574 mi²) of it is land and 7 km² (3 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.49% water.
Adjacent counties
- Douglas County, Kansas (north)
- Johnson County, Kansas (northeast)
- Miami County, Kansas (east)
- Linn County, Kansas (southeast)
- Anderson County, Kansas (south)
- Coffey County, Kansas (southwest)
- Osage County, Kansas (west)
Demographics
As of the census² of 2000, there are 24,784 people, 9,452 households, and 6,720 families residing in the county. The population density is 17/km² (43/mi²). There are 10,229 housing units at an average density of 7/km² (18/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 95.05% White, 1.21% Black or African American, 0.94% Native American, 0.31% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.78% from other races, and 1.71% from two or more races. 2.62% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 9,452 households out of which 34.70% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.10% are married couples living together, 8.90% have a female householder with no husband present, and 28.90% are non-families. 24.80% of all households are made up of individuals and 11.30% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.56 and the average family size is 3.04.
In the county the population is spread out with 27.50% under the age of 18, 8.90% from 18 to 24, 28.30% from 25 to 44, 21.20% from 45 to 64, and 14.00% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 36 years. For every 100 females there are 98.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 94.10 males.
The median income for a household in the county is $39,052, and the median income for a family is $45,197. Males have a median income of $31,223 versus $22,992 for females. The per capita income for the county is $17,311. 7.70% of the population and 5.60% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 8.40% of those under the age of 18 and 7.30% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Cities and towns
Incorporated cities
- Population > 10,000
- Ottawa (county seat)
- Population > 1,000
Townships
Franklin County is divided into sixteen townships. The city of Ottawa is considered governmentally independent and is excluded from the census figures for the townships. In the following table, the population center is the largest city (or cities) included in that township's population total, if it is of a significant size.
| Township | FIPS | Population center | Population | Population density /km² (/mi²) | Land area km² (mi²) | Water area km² (mi²) | Water % | Geographic coordinates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appanoose | 02075 | 293 | 4 (10) | 77 (30) | 0 (0) | 0.10% | 38° 41′ 57″ N, 95° 27′ 17″ W | |
| Centropolis | 12475 | 997 | 9 (25) | 105 (41) | 0 (0) | 0.34% | 38° 41′ 7″ N, 95° 21′ 29″ W | |
| Cutler | 16900 | 856 | 8 (20) | 111 (43) | 1 (0) | 0.68% | 38° 31′ 33″ N, 95° 6′ 56″ W | |
| Franklin | 24375 | Wellsville | 2,552 | 28 (72) | 91 (35) | 0 (0) | 0.52% | 38° 42′ 34″ N, 95° 5′ 38″ W |
| Greenwood | 28750 | 429 | 5 (14) | 79 (30) | 0 (0) | 0.08% | 38° 33′ 39″ N, 95° 26′ 35″ W | |
| Harrison | 30300 | 445 | 6 (16) | 71 (27) | 1 (0) | 0.84% | 38° 34′ 20″ N, 95° 13′ 2″ W | |
| Hayes | 30925 | 397 | 5 (13) | 77 (30) | 0 (0) | 0.36% | 38° 42′ 17″ N, 95° 13′ 51″ W | |
| Homewood | 33000 | 493 | 6 (16) | 78 (30) | 0 (0) | 0.26% | 38° 30′ 53″ N, 95° 23′ 28″ W | |
| Lincoln | 40700 | 797 | 10 (26) | 78 (30) | 0 (0) | 0.31% | 38° 34′ 8″ N, 95° 18′ 33″ W | |
| Ohio | 52350 | 783 | 7 (19) | 108 (42) | 1 (0) | 1.05% | 38° 29′ 14″ N, 95° 16′ 32″ W | |
| Ottawa | 53575 | 868 | 8 (20) | 111 (43) | 0 (0) | 0.33% | 38° 38′ 21″ N, 95° 16′ 5″ W | |
| Peoria | 55425 | 626 | 7 (18) | 92 (36) | 0 (0) | 0.20% | 38° 36′ 32″ N, 95° 7′ 45″ W | |
| Pomona | 57025 | 1,174 | 22 (56) | 54 (21) | 0 (0) | 0.30% | 38° 36′ 40″ N, 95° 27′ 24″ W | |
| Pottawatomie | 57225 | 669 | 7 (17) | 101 (39) | 0 (0) | 0.46% | 38° 26′ 14″ N, 95° 6′ 32″ W | |
| Richmond | 59700 | 812 | 9 (23) | 91 (35) | 0 (0) | 0.50% | 38° 24′ 19″ N, 95° 15′ 22″ W | |
| Williamsburg | 79325 | 672 | 5 (12) | 145 (56) | 1 (1) | 0.95% | 38° 27′ 33″ N, 95° 27′ 43″ W |
Education
Unified school districts
See also the complete list of unified school districts in Kansas.
- West Franklin USD 287
- Central Heights USD 288
- Wellsville USD 289
- Ottawa USD 290
External links
- General county information
- County Level Data
