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Franklinton, LA
Town in Washington Parish, Louisiana.
Population
3,602
Land area
4.4sq mi
People per sq mi
824
ZIP codes
0
Franklinton and its ZIP codes
Franklinton at a glance
- Franklinton is about 7.7 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $34,235 a year, 44% less than the Louisiana figure of $60,756.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $188,500 (13% below Louisiana) and median rent is $808 a month.
Local data for Franklinton, LA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Franklinton, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$34,235
Poverty rate
20.7%
Median home value
$188,500
Median rent
$808/mo
Homeownership
41.0%
Bachelor's or higher
6.7%
Median age
37.4
Average commute
28.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (187), Irish Americans (176), French Americans (125).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Washington Parish. PPP loans are for Franklinton.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,297
10,962 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,292
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$280M
FY 2026, $6,161 per person
How people get to work
Franklinton, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.9%
- Carpooled8.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other7.5%
- Worked from home1.8%
Average one-way commute: 28.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Franklinton, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
287
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
498
2.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 37°F
62.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Franklinton, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
46.6%
U.S. 33.3% +13.3 pts
Diabetes
19.0%
U.S. 12.1% +6.9 pts
Smoking
21.1%
U.S. 12.8% +8.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.5%
U.S. 11.1% -0.6 pts
Cities near Franklinton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FolsomVillage | 15 mi | 2 |
| BogalusaCity | 18 mi | 9.5 |
| RioCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.1 |
| Tylertown, MSTown | 19 mi | 3.3 |
| VarnadoVillage | 19 mi | 0.8 |
| SunVillage | 20 mi | 4.3 |
| AngieVillage | 21 mi | 1.5 |
| TangipahoaVillage | 22 mi | 1 |
| Osyka, MSTown | 22 mi | 1.1 |
| RoselandTown | 23 mi | 2.1 |
| KentwoodTown | 23 mi | 7.1 |
| Amite CityTown | 23 mi | 3.9 |
| Kokomo, MSCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 1.7 |
| CovingtonCity | 26 mi | 8 |
| IndependenceTown | 26 mi | 2.4 |
| Abita SpringsTown | 26 mi | 4.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Franklinton, LA in?
- Franklinton is in Washington Parish, Louisiana.
- What is the population of Franklinton, LA?
- About 3,602 people live in Franklinton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Franklinton?
- Nearby places include Folsom (15 mi), Bogalusa (18 mi), Rio (19 mi), Tylertown, MS (19 mi), Varnado (19 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023