Franklin, Vermont

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Franklin, Vermont
settlement_type = Town
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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_name1 = Vermont
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name2 = Franklin

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area_total_km2 = 105.6
area_land_km2 = 100.0
area_water_km2 = 5.5
area_total_sq_mi = 40.8
area_land_sq_mi = 38.6
area_water_sq_mi = 2.1

population_as_of = 2000
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population_total = 1268
population_density_km2 = 12.7
population_density_sq_mi = 32.8

timezone = Eastern (EST)
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timezone_DST = EDT
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elevation_m = 186
elevation_ft = 610
latd = 44 |latm = 58 |lats = 21 |latNS = N
longd = 72 |longm = 53 |longs = 19 |longEW = W

postal_code_type = ZIP code
postal_code = 05457
area_code = 802
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blank_info = 50-27100GR|2
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Franklin is a town in Franklin County, Vermont, United States. The population was 1,268 at the 2000 census.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 40.8 square miles (105.6 km²), of which, 38.6 square miles (100.1 km²) of it is land and 2.1 square miles (5.5 km²) of it (5.25%) is water. The Rock River flows through western part of the town.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 1,268 people, 429 households, and 343 families residing in the town. The population density was 32.8 people per square mile (12.7/km²). There were 736 housing units at an average density of 19.1/sq mi (7.4/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 96.29% White, 0.16% African American, 1.81% Native American, 0.24% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, and 1.42% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.08% of the population.

There were 429 households out of which 42.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.4% were married couples living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.0% were non-families. 15.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.90 and the average family size was 3.17.

In the town the population was spread out with 29.6% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 30.5% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 11.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 101.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.6 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $39,926, and the median income for a family was $40,156. Males had a median income of $27,589 versus $21,776 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,222. About 3.7% of families and 5.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.8% of those under age 18 and 5.3% of those age 65 or over.

Notable residents

*Orville E. Babcock, American Civil War general.
*Charles W. Gates, 55th Governor of Vermont.

Trivia

*In the film "Morning Glory" (1933), Katharine Hepburn's character says she has come to New York City from Franklin, VT to seek her fortune on Broadway.

References

External links

* [http://www.franklinvermont.com/ Franklin Vermont Official Town Website]
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