Franklin, Kentucky

Franklin is a city in Simpson County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 7,996 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Simpson CountyTemplate:GR.

Geography

Location of Franklin, Kentucky

Franklin is located at 36°43′21″N 86°34′39″W (36.722487, -86.577566)Template:GR.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 19.3 km² (7.4 mi²), all land.

Demographics

As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there were 7,996 people, 3,251 households, and 2,174 families residing in the city. The population density was 415.0/km² (1,074.7/mi²). There were 3,609 housing units at an average density of 187.3/km² (485.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 80.99% White, 16.76% African American, 0.21% Native American, 0.76% Asian, 0.10% Pacific Islander, 0.26% from other races, and 0.91% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.81% of the population.

There were 3,251 households out of which 31.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.1% were married couples living together, 14.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.1% were non-families. 29.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.94.

In the city the population was spread out with 25.2% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 15.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 89.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $32,001, and the median income for a family was $38,807. Males had a median income of $30,955 versus $21,783 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,467. About 10.9% of families and 13.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.9% of those under age 18 and 18.1% of those age 65 or over.

Franklin People, Places & Events

The actress Annie Potts was born and raised in Franklin.

PGA golfer Kenny Perry resides in Franklin.

Singers Johnny Cash and June Carter were married in a private ceremony, March 1, 1968, at Franklin United Methodist Church in Franklin, Kentucky. Longtime friend Merle Kilgore was best man.

The Lake Springs Duck Club (LSDC) was founded just south of Franklin in 2001. This outdoor organization is dedicated to the fellowship of sportsmen, hunter's rights, and the promotion of outdoorsmen's eithics. The advocate of waterfowl conservation has quickly grown in popularity since its establishment.

Kentucky Downs, formerly known as Dueling Grounds Racetrack, (owned by Churchill Downs, Turfway Park and Kelly Racing Farms), is located right on the Kentucky – Tennessee border in Franklin. Kentucky Downs hosts the Kentucky Cup Turf Festival, a full card of world class racing featuring four major turf stakes. Kentucky Downs also hosts year round simulcasts for the Kentucky - Tennessee market.

External links

• Old Simpson County Courthouse
  Old Simpson County Courthouse

Profesional golf instructor Matt Killen was born in Franklin and still resides here today. He gives lessons at Kenny Perry's Country Creek Golf Course.