Franklin, Idaho
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Franklin is a city in Franklin County
, Idaho
, United States
. The population was 641 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Logan
, Utah
-Idaho Metropolitan Statistical Area
.
pioneers led by Thomas S. Smart on April 14, 1860 in what was then Washington Territory
. The town received its name after Franklin Richards, an Apostle for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Franklin is the first permanent European settlement in present-day Idaho. However, the town's founders believed the townsite was in Utah Territory
. Its political status remained ambiguous until an 1872 survey determined the townsite was in Idaho Territory
about 1 miles (1.6 km) north of the Utah Territory border http://franklinidaho.org/History2.htm.
Franklin is the location of a portion of the filming of the movie Napoleon Dynamite
. The chicken farm scenes of the movie were filmed on Ritewood Egg Farms property, and the supervisor's character is loosely based on Marlow Woodward, a late Franklin resident and one of the farm's founder.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the city has a total area of 0.8 square miles (2.1 km²), all of it land.
of 2000, there were 641 people, 195 households, and 156 families residing in the city. The population density
was 839.0 people per square mile (325.6/km²). There were 219 housing units at an average density of 286.6 per square mile (111.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 88.92% White, 0.16% Native American, 9.05% from other races
, and 1.87% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.67% of the population.
There were 195 households out of which 47.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.2% were married couples
living together, 5.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.0% were non-families. 17.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.29 and the average family size was 3.79.
In the city the population was spread out with 40.1% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 14.7% from 45 to 64, and 9.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 26 years. For every 100 females there were 94.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.0 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $33,026, and the median income for a family was $34,191. Males had a median income of $27,417 versus $24,000 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $10,346. About 10.9% of families and 14.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.0% of those under age 18 and 10.3% of those age 65 or over.
Franklin County, Idaho
Franklin County is a county located in the U.S. state of Idaho. As of the 2000 Census the county had a population of 11,329 . The county seat and largest city is Preston. Franklin County is part of the Logan, Utah-Idaho Metropolitan Statistical Area.Established in 1913, Franklin County was named...
, Idaho
Idaho
Idaho is a state in the Rocky Mountain area of the United States. The state's largest city and capital is Boise. Residents are called "Idahoans". Idaho was admitted to the Union on July 3, 1890, as the 43rd state....
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. The population was 641 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Logan
Logan, Utah
-Layout of the City:Logan's city grid originates from its Main and Center Street block, with Main Street running north and south, and Center east and west. Each block north, east, south, or west of the origin accumulates in additions of 100 , though some streets have non-numeric names...
, Utah
Utah
Utah is a state in the Western United States. It was the 45th state to join the Union, on January 4, 1896. Approximately 80% of Utah's 2,763,885 people live along the Wasatch Front, centering on Salt Lake City. This leaves vast expanses of the state nearly uninhabited, making the population the...
-Idaho Metropolitan Statistical Area
Logan metropolitan area
The Logan Metropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is an area consisting of two counties – one in Utah and one in Idaho, anchored by the city of Logan...
.
History
Founded by MormonMormon
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pioneers led by Thomas S. Smart on April 14, 1860 in what was then Washington Territory
Washington Territory
The Territory of Washington was an organized incorporated territory of the United States that existed from February 8, 1853, until November 11, 1889, when the final extent of the territory was admitted to the Union as the State of Washington....
. The town received its name after Franklin Richards, an Apostle for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Franklin is the first permanent European settlement in present-day Idaho. However, the town's founders believed the townsite was in Utah Territory
Utah Territory
The Territory of Utah was an organized incorporated territory of the United States that existed from September 9, 1850, until January 4, 1896, when the final extent of the territory was admitted to the Union as the State of Utah....
. Its political status remained ambiguous until an 1872 survey determined the townsite was in Idaho Territory
Idaho Territory
The Territory of Idaho was an organized incorporated territory of the United States that existed from March 4, 1863, until July 3, 1890, when the final extent of the territory was admitted to the Union as the State of Idaho.-1860s:...
about 1 miles (1.6 km) north of the Utah Territory border http://franklinidaho.org/History2.htm.
Franklin is the location of a portion of the filming of the movie Napoleon Dynamite
Napoleon Dynamite
Napoleon Dynamite is a 2004 comedy film co-written and directed by Jared Hess and Jerusha Hess and stars Jon Heder as Napoleon Dynamite. The film was Jared Hess' first full-length feature and is partially adapted from his earlier short film, Peluca....
. The chicken farm scenes of the movie were filmed on Ritewood Egg Farms property, and the supervisor's character is loosely based on Marlow Woodward, a late Franklin resident and one of the farm's founder.
Geography
Franklin is located at 42°0′58"N 111°48′11"W (42.016039, -111.803101).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
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, the city has a total area of 0.8 square miles (2.1 km²), all of it land.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 641 people, 195 households, and 156 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 839.0 people per square mile (325.6/km²). There were 219 housing units at an average density of 286.6 per square mile (111.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 88.92% White, 0.16% Native American, 9.05% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 1.87% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.67% of the population.
There were 195 households out of which 47.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.2% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 5.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.0% were non-families. 17.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.29 and the average family size was 3.79.
In the city the population was spread out with 40.1% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 14.7% from 45 to 64, and 9.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 26 years. For every 100 females there were 94.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.0 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $33,026, and the median income for a family was $34,191. Males had a median income of $27,417 versus $24,000 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the city was $10,346. About 10.9% of families and 14.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.0% of those under age 18 and 10.3% of those age 65 or over.
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