Franklin, NE County is a small community with a population of 2,914 and a population density of 5 people per square mile. It is located in South Central Nebraska near the Kansas border. The area is well known for its many year-round outdoor activities, including fly-fishing on the Republican River, boating and fishing at Johnson Lake State Recreation Area, and hunting pheasant in the nearby Davidsons Mound Wildlife Management Area. The local businesses in Franklin County include grocery stores, restaurants, banks, and other small businesses. The town also has several organizations and clubs that promote recreational activities such as horseback riding and rodeos. Every summer the county hosts an annual barrel racing competition which draws competitors from all over the state. Sports fans can also stay entertained with high school football games in Franklin High School’s stadium or watch University of Nebraska Cornhusker Football games on television.
The population in Franklin County is 2,914. There are 5 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Franklin County is 49.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Franklin County is 2.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Franklin County
- 62.0% are married
- 10.4% are divorced
- 26.2% are married with children
- 9.0% have children, but are single
Race in Franklin County
- 96.2% are White
- 0.5% are Black
- 0.2% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 2.1% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.1% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander