70538 Franklin, LA is located in St. Mary Parish and has a population of 13,400. The US Population is 329,725,481 and the Population Density in Franklin is 78 people per square mile.
Franklin is home to many local businesses such as Birdie's Seafood & Steak House which offers delicious seafood dishes, Gary Motors which offers auto repair services, and Toys That Teach which sells educational toys for children. Residents can enjoy year-round outdoor activities like fishing at Lake Palourde or birdwatching at the Atchafalaya National Wildlife Refuge.
The town also supports several organizations such as the St Mary Council on Aging and the Southwest Louisiana Economic Development Alliance. There are also local sporting events around Franklin such as minor league baseball games hosted by the Acadiana Cane Cutters at Fabacher Field or high school football games hosted by Franklin Senior High School at Trosclair Memorial Stadium.
The population in Franklin (zip 70538) is 13,400. There are 87 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Franklin (zip 70538) is 38.9, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Franklin (zip 70538) is 2.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Franklin (zip 70538)
- 39.5% are married
- 12.4% are divorced
- 22.9% are married with children
- 27.0% have children, but are single
Race in Franklin (zip 70538)
- 44.3% are White
- 45.9% are Black
- 1.0% are Asian
- 0.3% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 4.4% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 4.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander