Franklin, Tennessee
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Franklin is a city in Williamson County, Tennessee, USA. The population was 41,842 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Williamson CountyGR6.
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[edit] Demographics
As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 41,842 people, 16,128 households, and 11,225 families residing in the city. The population density was 538.0/km² (1,393.3/mi²). There were 17,296 housing units at an average density of 222.4/km² (575.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 84.53% White, 10.35% African American, 0.24% Native American, 1.61% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 2.17% from other races, and 1.06% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.84% of the population.
There were 16,128 households out of which 38.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.2% were married couples living together, 10.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.4% were non-families. 25.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.09.
In the city the population was spread out with 27.9% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 38.1% from 25 to 44, 19.2% from 45 to 64, and 7.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 93.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $56,431, and the median income for a family was $69,431. Males had a median income of $50,226 versus $31,531 for females. The per capita income for the city was $27,276. About 5.1% of families and 6.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.0% of those under age 18 and 12.0% of those age 65 or over.
The 2004 Special Census lists the city's population at just over 46,000 making it the 10th largest city in the state and the fastest growing. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates Franklin's population as of July 1, 2005, to be 53,311 (see the Excel table released by the census bureau in 2006).
[edit] Notable events
- In 2008, Franklin will be the headquarters of Nissan North America.
- Franklin is the home of retired NASCAR drivers Mike Alexander, Joe Buford, and Darrell Waltrip, the latter of whom owns a car dealership there.
- Big Idea Productions, creators of Veggie Tales is located in Franklin.
- The band Paramore, was from in Franklin. A song entitled Franklin appears on their debut album, All We Know Is Falling.
[edit] Notable residents
- Miley Cyrus
- Troy Fleming
- Vince Gill
- Josh Gracin
- Amy Grant
- Lee Greenwood
- Josh Hoge
- Will Hoge
- Alan Jackson
- Ashley Judd
- Fred Lane Jr.
- Brad Paisley
- Kellie Pickler
- James Storm
- Hank Sweeney
- Derrick Turnbow
- Carrie Underwood
- Taylor Ware
- Kate Hudson
- David Meece
- Sara Evans
- Craig L. Schelske
- Katey Parker
- Paramore
- Melissa Williams
[edit] See also
[edit] External links
- City of Franklin
- Williamson County Public Library
- Franklin News and Information
- Franklin Tomorrow
- Maps and aerial photos
- Street map from Google Maps, or Yahoo! Maps, or Windows Live Local
- Satellite image from Google Maps, Windows Live Local, WikiMapia
- Topographic map from TopoZone
- Aerial image or topographic map from TerraServer-USA
