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Franklinton, LA

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Population
3,576
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
155 ft
Median Home Value
$188,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$808/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$34,235
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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Franklinton in context.

OverallBest places in LouisianaPopulation rankingHighest population places in LouisianaNearest larger communityHammond, Louisiana30 miles away · 24,032 residents.

About Franklinton

Franklinton is a town and the parish seat of Washington Parish, Louisiana, situated along the Bogue Chitto River. Founded in 1819 as Franklin and hosting the massive annual Washington Parish Free Fair every October, the forestry and agricultural community of approximately 3,602 is served by the Washington Parish School System locally.

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Lower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingNearby Hospital Emergency DepartmentsA+98.4ratingNearby Inpatient HospitalsA+97.3rating

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