Franklin County, Florida

Infobox U.S. County
county = Franklin County
state = Florida


founded = 8 February 1832
seat = Apalachicola | area_total_sq_mi =1037
area_land_sq_mi = 544
area_water_sq_mi =493
area percentage = 47.53%
census yr = 2000
pop = 11057
density_km2 =8
web = www.franklincountyflorida.com
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Franklin County is a coastal county located in the panhandle of the U.S. state of Florida. As of 2000, the population was 11,057. The U.S. Census Bureau 2005 estimate for the county is 11,177 [http://www.census.gov/popest/counties/tables/CO-EST2005-01-12.xls] . Its county seat is Apalachicola, FloridaGR|6.

History

Franklin County was created in 1832. It was named for Benjamin Franklin, famous scientist, printer, and author.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,037 square miles (2,687 km²), of which, 544 square miles (1,410 km²) of it is land and 493 square miles (1,277 km²) of it (47.53%) is water.

The extreme eastern tip of the county is bordered by the Ochlockonee River.

Adjacent counties

*Liberty County, Florida - north
*Wakulla County, Florida - northeast
*Gulf County, Florida - west

National protected areas

* Apalachicola National Forest (part)
* St. Vincent National Wildlife Refuge (part)

Places

Incorporated

*Apalachicola
*Carrabelle

Unincorporated

*Alligator Point
*Bald Point
*Eastpoint
*Lanark Village
*St. Teresa

Barrier Islands

*Cape St. George Island
*Dog Island
*St. George Island
*St. Vincent Island

Historic sites

*Fort Gadsden

Politics

Like most of the Florida Panhandle, Franklin County votes Republican in presidential, Congressional, and statewide elections, although there is a tendency to support Conservative Democrats in local elections.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 11,057 people, 4,096 households, and 2,727 families residing in the county. The population density was 20 people per square mile (8/km²). There were 7,180 housing units at an average density of 13 per square mile (5/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 81.24% White, 16.32% Black or African American, 0.45% Native American, 0.20% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.43% from other races, and 1.34% from two or more races. 2.42% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 4,096 households out of which 24.80% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.50% were married couples] living together, 9.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.40% were non-families. 28.70% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.77.

In the county the population was spread out with 18.00% under the age of 18, 7.60% from 18 to 24, 30.80% from 25 to 44, 27.80% from 45 to 64, and 15.70% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 129.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 135.70 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $26,756, and the median income for a family was $31,157. Males had a median income of $25,101 versus $20,494 for females. The per capita income for the county was $16,140. About 11.80% of families and 17.70% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.20% of those under age 18 and 13.90% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Franklin County residents are within the Franklin County School District.

References

External links

Government links/constitutional offices

* [http://www.franklincountyflorida.com/ Franklin County Board of County Commissioners]
* [http://www.votefranklin.com/ Franklin County Supervisor of Elections]
* [http://63.143.160.53/franklincounty/Defaultpa.aspx Franklin County Property Appraiser]
* [http://www.franklincountysheriffsdepartment.com/ Franklin County Sheriff's Office]
* [http://www.franklincountyflorida.com/taxcollector/taxcollector.htm Franklin County Tax Collector]

pecial districts

* [http://www.franklincountyschools.org/ Franklin County Schools]
* [http://sun6.dms.state.fl.us/nwfwmd/ Northwest Florida Water Management District]

Judicial branch

* [http://www.franklincountyflorida.com/Clerk/clerk.htm Franklin County Clerk of Courts]
* [http://www.co.leon.fl.us/PD/index.asp Public Defender, 2nd Judicial Circuit of Florida] serving Franklin, Gadsden, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, and Wakulla counties
* [http://www.sao2fl.org/ Office of the State Attorney, 2nd Judicial Circuit of Florida]
* [http://www.2ndcircuit.leon.fl.us/ Circuit and County Court for the 2nd Judicial Circuit of Florida]

Tourism links

* [http://www.apalachicolabay.org/ Apalachicola Bay Chamber of Commerce]