Franklinton Town, Louisiana
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 3657 residents, 400 households, and 290 families in the town. The population density was 882.8 people per square mile (340.85/kmē), giving it the 163rd most densely populated town among the Louisiana. There were 1536 housing units at an average density of 371 per square mile (143.24/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.45 persons, and the average family size was 3.13 persons. In the town the population was spread out, with 26.9% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 23.4% from 25 to 44, 22.1% from 45 to 64, and 19.1% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 83.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.6 males. The median age was 38 years, The median age of males was 34.2 years, for females the median age was 41.3 years. The racial makeup of the town was 47.01% White, 51.87% Black or African American, 0.11% American Indian, 0.19% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0.82% from two or more races and 0% Other races.
The median income for a household in the town was $20955, it is Louisiana's 81st poorest town by median household income. The median income for a family in the town was $27957, it is 101st poorest town by median family income in Louisiana. The per capita income for the town was $11273, making its Louisiana's 94th lowest town by per capita income. The median income is $15107, The median income for males was $19464 versus $12252 for females.
In 2000, 1006 pupils and students, of which 488 are male and 518 are female, 27.51% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 123 nursery or pri school, 49 kindergarten, 429 elementary school, 261 high school and 144 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 3657 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 3669 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 3654 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 3645 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 3642 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 3626 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 3637 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 3654 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 3662 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 3719 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 3748 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 74 | 49 | 123 |
| Kindergarten | 20 | 29 | 49 |
| Elementary school | 214 | 215 | 429 |
| High school | 122 | 139 | 261 |
| College or graduate school | 58 | 86 | 144 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklinton town, Louisiana | $20955 | $27957 | $11273 |
| Washington Parish, Louisiana | $24264 | $29480 | $12915 |
| Louisiana, United States | $32566 | $39774 | $16912 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |