| Franklin County, Iowa | |
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 Location in the state of Iowa |
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 Iowa's location in the U.S. |
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| Founded | 1851 |
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| Seat | Hampton |
| Area - Total - Land - Water |
583 sq mi (1,510 km²) 582 sq mi (1,509 km²) <1 sq mi (1 km²), 0. The State of Iowa ( is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States of America. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the A county seat is a term for an Administrative center for a County, primarily used in the United States. Hampton is a city in Franklin County, Iowa, United States. The population was 4218 at the 2000 census Area is a Quantity expressing the two- Dimensional size of a defined part of a Surface, typically a region bounded by a closed Curve. The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of 10% |
| Population - (2000) - Density |
10,704 18/sq mi (7/km²) |
| Time zone | Central: UTC-6/-5 |
Franklin County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. In Biology a population is the collection of inter-breeding organisms of a particular Species; in Sociology Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume The Central Time Zone observes Standard time by subtracting six hours from UTC during standard time ( UTC−6) and five hours during Daylight saving Daylight saving time ( DST A county is a Land area of Regional Government within a larger State. A US state is any one of the fifty subnational entities of the United States of America that share Sovereignty with the federal government The State of Iowa ( is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States of America. As of 2000, the population is 10,704. Its county seat is Hampton. A county seat is a term for an Administrative center for a County, primarily used in the United States. Hampton is a city in Franklin County, Iowa, United States. The population was 4218 at the 2000 census [1]
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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. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title) is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of 10%) is water.
Major highways
Adjacent counties
- Cerro Gordo County (north)
- Butler County (east)
- Hardin County (south)
- Wright County (west)
History
Franklin County was formed on January 15, 1851. Interstate 35 (I-35 is a north–south Interstate highway in the central United States. US Route 65 is a north-south United States highway in the southern and midwestern United States. Iowa Highway 3 is a state Highway that runs from east to west across the state of Iowa. Iowa Highway 57 is a state Highway that runs from west to east in northern Iowa. Cerro Gordo County is a County located in the US state of Iowa. Butler County is a County located in the US state of Iowa. It was organized in 1854 and named for General William O Hardin County is a County located in the US state of Iowa. It was named in honor of Col Wright County is a County located in the US state of Iowa. As of 2000 the population is 14334 It was named after Benjamin Franklin. Benjamin Franklin ( April 17 1790 was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States of America. [2]
Demographics
| Historical populations | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 14,996 |
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| 1910 | 14,780 | -1. 4% | |
| 1920 | 15,807 | 6. 9% | |
| 1930 | 16,382 | 3. 6% | |
| 1940 | 16,379 | -0. 0% | |
| 1950 | 16,268 | -0. 7% | |
| 1960 | 15,472 | -4. 9% | |
| 1970 | 13,255 | -14. 3% | |
| 1980 | 13,036 | -1. 7% | |
| 1990 | 11,364 | -12. 8% | |
| 2000 | 10,704 | -5. 8% | |
| IA Counties 1900-1990 | |||
As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 10,704 people, 4,356 households, and 2,983 families residing in the county. A census is the procedure of acquiring information about every member of a given population The population density was 18 people per square mile (7/km²). Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 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. NOTICE TO WOULD-BE ROMEOS ************** 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. Per capita income means how much each individual receives in monetary terms of the yearly income generated in the country About 5. 70% of families and 8. 00% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9. The poverty threshold, or poverty line, is the minimum level of Income deemed necessary to achieve an adequate Standard of living in a given country 70% of those under age 18 and 7. 10% of those age 65 or over.
Franklin County Fair
Franklin County is home to one of the best county fairs in the state of Iowa. 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 is top of the line. Beginning 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 huge crowds of fans to the grandstand. On Sunday the Figure 8 Races generally fill the grandstand. Lots of free entertainment and fun activities, including a carnival in the midway full of a family filled variety of rides, games, and activities. 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
Unincorporated communities
- Bradford
- Chapin
Notes
- ^ Find a County. Ackley is a city in Franklin and Hardin Counties in the US state of Iowa. Alexander is a city in Franklin County, Iowa, United States. The population was 165 at the 2000 census Coulter is a city in Franklin County, Iowa, United States. The population was 262 at the 2000 census Dows is a city in Franklin and Wright Counties of the US state of Iowa. Geneva is a city in Franklin County, Iowa, United States. The population was 171 at the 2000 census Hampton is a city in Franklin County, Iowa, United States. The population was 4218 at the 2000 census Hansell is a city in Franklin County, Iowa, United States. The population was 96 at the 2000 census Latimer is a city in Franklin County, Iowa, United States. The population was 535 at the 2000 census Popejoy is a city in Franklin County, Iowa, United States. The population was 78 at the 2000 census Sheffield is a city in Franklin County, Iowa, United States. The population was 930 at the 2000 census Bradford is an unincorporated community in Franklin County, Iowa, United States. National Association of Counties. Retrieved on 2008-01-31. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes
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- ^ American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title) is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census Retrieved on 2008-01-31. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes
External links
- Franklin County Development website
- Franklin County Convention & Visitor's Bureau Website
- Franklin County Fair