Franklin County, KS is located in the Eastern part of Kansas and has a population of 25,953. It has a population density of 45 people per square mile, which is lower than the US population density of 93 people per square mile. Local businesses in Franklin County include Franklin Café, a family-owned restaurant that's been open since 1971; Hometown Pizza which serves up delicious slices; and Windsor Plastics, a plastics manufacturer that specializes in injection molding. Year-round outdoor activities in Franklin County include fishing and hunting at local ponds and forests, camping at nearby Lake Melvern, and golfing at one of the local country clubs. Other organizations in the area include the Franklin County Historical Society which offers educational events as well as guided tours around historic sites; 4-H clubs for kids to learn about everything from baking to gardening; and sports teams such as the Ottawa High School Broncos who compete in many different sports including football and basketball.
The population in Franklin County is 25,953. There are 45 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Franklin County is 39.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Franklin County is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Franklin County
- 57.7% are married
- 11.2% are divorced
- 32.2% are married with children
- 12.6% have children, but are single
Race in Franklin County
- 91.0% are White
- 1.5% are Black
- 0.3% are Asian
- 0.3% are Native American
- 0.3% claim Other
- 4.1% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.5% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander