Franklin (village), New York
Encyclopedia
Franklin is a village
in Delaware County
of the U.S. state
of New York
. As of the 2000 census, the village population was 402.
The Village of Franklin is in the Town of Franklin
.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the village has a total area of 0.3 square miles (0.9 km²).None of the area is covered with water.
of 2000, there were 402 people, 163 households, and 103 families residing in the village. The population density
was 1,166.0 people per square mile (456.5/km²). There were 193 housing units at an average density of 559.8 per square mile (219.2/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 98.51% White, 0.50% Black or African American
, 0.75% from other races
, and 0.25% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.75% of the population.
There were 163 households out of which 30.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.1% were married couples
living together, 11.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.8% were non-families. 28.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.04.
In the village the population was spread out with 28.6% under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 25.6% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 17.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 83.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.2 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $30,486, and the median income for a family was $36,500. Males had a median income of $31,250 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income
for the village was $17,056. About 8.7% of families and 13.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.2% of those under age 18 and 2.2% of those age 65 or over.
The village of Franklin is also home to the Franklin Stage Company, a nonprofit theater company offering free performances each summer.
In addition, each summer, the Franklin Farmer's Market is held in front of the Franklin Stage Company, featuring local produce, breads, baked goods, herbs and spices, and preserves.
Village
A village is a clustered human settlement or community, larger than a hamlet with the population ranging from a few hundred to a few thousand , Though often located in rural areas, the term urban village is also applied to certain urban neighbourhoods, such as the West Village in Manhattan, New...
in Delaware County
Delaware County, New York
Delaware County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. As of 2010 the population was 47,980. The county seat is Delhi. It is named after the Delaware River, which was named in honor of Thomas West, 3rd Baron De La Warr, appointed governor of Virginia in 1609.-History:When counties...
of the U.S. state
U.S. state
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of New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
. As of the 2000 census, the village population was 402.
The Village of Franklin is in the Town of Franklin
Franklin (town), New York
Franklin is a town in Delaware County, New York, United States. The population was 2,621 at the 2000 census.The Town of Franklin contains a village also called Franklin...
.
Geography
Franklin is located at 42°20′25"N 75°9′57"W (42.34055, -75.165952).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
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, the village has a total area of 0.3 square miles (0.9 km²).None of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 402 people, 163 households, and 103 families residing in the village. The population density
Population density
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was 1,166.0 people per square mile (456.5/km²). There were 193 housing units at an average density of 559.8 per square mile (219.2/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 98.51% White, 0.50% Black or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.75% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.25% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.75% of the population.
There were 163 households out of which 30.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.1% 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, 11.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.8% were non-families. 28.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.04.
In the village the population was spread out with 28.6% under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 25.6% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 17.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 83.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.2 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $30,486, and the median income for a family was $36,500. Males had a median income of $31,250 versus $18,750 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 village was $17,056. About 8.7% of families and 13.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.2% of those under age 18 and 2.2% of those age 65 or over.
Culture
Each August, the village of Franklin is host to "Old Franklin Day," a gathering of local artisans, vendors, bakers, performers, churches and other organizations. It is held on a Saturday each year.The village of Franklin is also home to the Franklin Stage Company, a nonprofit theater company offering free performances each summer.
In addition, each summer, the Franklin Farmer's Market is held in front of the Franklin Stage Company, featuring local produce, breads, baked goods, herbs and spices, and preserves.