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词条 Franklin County, Alabama
释义

  1. History

     Colbert County  Musical history 

  2. Geography

     Adjacent Counties  National protected area 

  3. Transportation

     Major Highways  Rail 

  4. Demographics

     2000  2010 

  5. Education

  6. Government

  7. Communities

     Cities  Towns  Census-designated places  Unincorporated communities 

  8. See also

  9. References

  10. External links

{{Distinguish|Franklin, Alabama}}{{Infobox U.S. County
| county = Franklin County
| state = Alabama
| seal =
| founded year = 1818
| founded date = February 6
| seat wl = Russellville
| largest city wl = Russellville
| area_total_sq_mi = 647
| area_land_sq_mi = 634
| area_water_sq_mi = 13
| area percentage = 2.0%
| census estimate yr = 2017
| pop = 31,495
| density_sq_mi = 57
| time zone = Central
| footnotes =  
  • County Number 33 on Alabama Licence Plates

| web = www.franklincountyal.org
| named for = Benjamin Franklin
| ex image = Franklin County Courthouse in Russelville, Alabama.jpg
| ex image cap = Franklin County Courthouse in Russelville, Alabama
| district = 4th
}}

Franklin County is a county of the U.S. state of Alabama. As of the 2010 census, the population was 31,704.[1] Its county seat is Russellville.[2] Its name is in honor of Benjamin Franklin, famous statesman, scientist, and printer.[3] It is a dry county, although the city of Russellville is wet.

History

Franklin County was established on February 6, 1818.

Colbert County

Colbert County was originally established on February 6, 1867 after it split from Franklin County over political issues after the American Civil War. It was abolished eight months later by an Alabama constitutional convention and then reestablished on February 24, 1870.[4]

Musical history

Many musicians and songwriters are from Franklin County including Billy Sherrill, Tammy Wynette, Ricky Pierce, Eddie Martin and many others.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of {{convert|647|sqmi}}, of which {{convert|634|sqmi}} is land and {{convert|13|sqmi}} (2.0%) is water.[5]

Adjacent Counties

  • Colbert County (north)
  • Lawrence County (east)
  • Winston County (southeast)
  • Marion County (south)
  • Itawamba County, Mississippi (southwest)
  • Tishomingo County, Mississippi (northwest)

National protected area

  • William B. Bankhead National Forest (part)

Transportation

Major Highways

  • U.S. Highway 43
  • State Route 13
  • State Route 17
  • State Route 19
  • State Route 24
  • State Route 172
  • State Route 187
  • State Route 237
  • State Route 241
  • State Route 243
  • State Route 247

Rail

  • Norfolk Southern Railway
  • Redmont Railway

Demographics

{{US Census population
|1820= 4988
|1830= 11078
|1840= 14270
|1850= 19610
|1860= 18627
|1870= 8006
|1880= 9155
|1890= 10681
|1900= 16511
|1910= 19369
|1920= 22011
|1930= 25372
|1940= 27552
|1950= 25705
|1960= 21988
|1970= 23933
|1980= 28350
|1990= 27814
|2000= 31223
|2010= 31704
|estyear=2017
|estimate=31495
|estref=[6]
|align-fn=center
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census[7]
1790–1960[8] 1900–1990[9]
1990–2000[10] 2010–2017[1]
}}

2000

As of the census[11] of 2000, there were 31,223 people, 12,259 households, and 8,949 families residing in the county. The population density was 49 people per square mile (19/km2). There were 13,749 housing units at an average density of 22 per square mile (8/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 89.68% White (non-Hispanic), 4.21% Black or African American, 0.33% Native American, 0.11% Asian, 0.10% Pacific Islander, 4.62% from other races, and 0.96% from two or more races. 5.82% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 12,259 households out of which 32.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.20% were married couples living together, 10.40% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.00% were non-families. 24.50% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 2.97.

In the county, the population was spread out with 24.50% under the age of 18, 9.20% from 18 to 24, 28.00% from 25 to 44, 23.40% from 45 to 64, and 14.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 96.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.80 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $27,177, and the median income for a family was $34,274. Males had a median income of $27,497 versus $18,631 for females. The per capita income for the county was $14,814. About 15.20% of families and 18.90% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.60% of those under age 18 and 24.10% of those age 65 or over.

2010

As of the census[12] of 2010, there were 31,704 people, 12,286 households, and 8,741 families residing in the county. The population density was 57 people per square mile (22km2). There were 14,022 housing units at an average density of 21.7 per square mile (8/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 83.0% White (non-Hispanic), 3.9% Black or African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 10.5% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. 14.9% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 12,286 households out of which 30.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.5% were married couples living together, 12.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.9% were non-families. 26.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.05

In the county, the population was spread out with 24.8% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 25.8% from 25 to 44, 25.3% from 45 to 64, and 15.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37.8 years. For every 100 females there were 99.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.3 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $33,942, and the median income for a family was $44,352. Males had a median income of $31,997 versus $22,747 for females. The per capita income for the county was $18,094. About 14.9% of families and 19.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.2% of those under age 18 and 13.2% of those age 65 or over.

Education

There are two school systems in Franklin County; Russellville City Schools and Franklin County Schools.

Russellville City Schools[13] include:

  • Russellville High School
  • Russellville Middle School
  • Russellville Elementary School (grades 3 - 5)
  • West Elementary School (grades Kindergarten - 2)

Franklin County Schools[14] include:

  • Belgreen High School (grades K - 12)
  • East Franklin Junior High School (grades K - 9)
  • Phil Campbell High School (two separate buildings serving grades K - 12)
  • Red Bay High School (grades K - 12)
  • Tharptown High School (grades K-12)
  • Vina High School (grades K - 12)

There is also the Franklin County Career-Technical Center, located next to Belgreen High School.

Government

{{Hidden begin
|titlestyle = background:#ccccff;
|title = Presidential elections results
}}
Franklin County, Alabama
vote by party in presidential elections [15]
YearGOPDemOthers
78.6% 9,4663.1% 377
69.5% 7,5671.3% 143
68.8% 8,0481.5% 176
62.7% 7,6900.5% 65
55.1% 6,1191.7% 191
42.4% 4,4499.6% 1,005
40.4% 4,7949.4% 1,111
50.3% 5,1461.3% 134
52.9% 5,3041.2% 122
41.3% 4,4481.7% 179
34.4% 3,3451.0% 97
75.2% 5,8771.2% 95
27.8% 2,52465.8% 5,984
56.4% 4,02543.6% 3,110
54.2% 4,0690.2% 16
50.2% 3,3990.2% 16
41.1% 2,4240.1% 8
44.1% 2,55555.9% 3,239
40.6% 1,8530.1% 6
36.0% 1,9890.4% 21
37.8% 1,8750.6% 30
34.7% 1,5470.8% 34
56.2% 2,9370.1% 6
1.1% 223.3% 68
57.6% 2,9301.3% 65
47.4% 9842.2% 46
17.1% 30935.8% 645
47.8% 6524.5% 61
44.3% 6684.8% 72
{{Hidden end}}

Communities

Cities

  • Red Bay
  • Russellville (county seat)

Towns

  • Hodges
  • Phil Campbell
  • Vina

Census-designated places

  • Belgreen
  • Spruce Pine

Unincorporated communities

  • Atwood
  • Burntout
  • Halltown
  • Liberty Hill
  • Nix
  • Old Burleson
  • Pleasant Site
  • Pogo
  • Seven Pines
  • East Franklin

See also

  • National Register of Historic Places listings in Franklin County, Alabama
  • Properties on the Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage in Franklin County, Alabama

References

1. ^{{cite web|title=State & County QuickFacts|url=http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/01/01057.html|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=May 16, 2014|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140517153043/http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/01/01057.html|archivedate=May 17, 2014|df=}}
2. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |accessdate=2011-06-07 |title=Find a County |publisher=National Association of Counties |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110531210815/http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |archivedate=2011-05-31 |df= }}
3. ^{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=9V1IAAAAMAAJ&pg=PA131#v=onepage&q&f=false | title=The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States | publisher=Govt. Print. Off. | author=Gannett, Henry | year=1905 | pages=131}}
4. ^{{cite web | title = Colbert County Website | url = http://www.colbertcounty.org | accessdate = 2007-05-16 }}
5. ^{{cite web|url=http://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/counties_list_01.txt|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=August 22, 2015|date=August 22, 2012|title=2010 Census Gazetteer Files}}
6. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/data/tables.2016.html|title=Population and Housing Unit Estimates|accessdate=June 9, 2017}}
7. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html|title=U.S. Decennial Census|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=August 22, 2015|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/6YSasqtfX?url=http://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html|archivedate=May 12, 2015|df=}}
8. ^{{cite web|url=http://mapserver.lib.virginia.edu|title=Historical Census Browser|publisher=University of Virginia Library|accessdate=August 22, 2015}}
9. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/population/cencounts/al190090.txt|title=Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990|publisher=United States Census Bureau|editor-last=Forstall|editor-first=Richard L.|date=March 24, 1995|accessdate=August 22, 2015}}
10. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf|title=Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000|publisher=United States Census Bureau|date=April 2, 2001|accessdate=August 22, 2015}}
11. ^{{cite web |url=http://factfinder2.census.gov |publisher=United States Census Bureau |accessdate=2011-05-14 |title=American FactFinder |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130911234518/http://factfinder2.census.gov/ |archivedate=2013-09-11 |df= }}
12. ^{{cite web |url=http://factfinder2.census.gov |publisher=United States Census Bureau |accessdate=2015-07-24 |title=American FactFinder |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130911234518/http://factfinder2.census.gov/ |archivedate=2013-09-11 |df= }}
13. ^{{cite web | title = Russellville City Schools Website | url = http://www.rcs.k12.al.us/rcs/Our%20Schools/rcs_schools.htm | accessdate = }}
14. ^{{cite web | title = Franklin County Schools Website | url = http://www.franklin.k12.al.us | accessdate = }}
15. ^{{cite web|title=Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections|url=http://uselectionatlas.org/RESULTS/|accessdate=November 16, 2016}}

External links

  • Franklin County, Alabama
  • Franklin County Chamber of Commerce
  • Bay Tree Council for the Performing Arts
{{Geographic Location
|Centre = Franklin County, Alabama
|North = Colbert County
|Northeast =
|East = Lawrence County
|Southeast = Winston County
|South = Marion County
|Southwest = Itawamba County, Mississippi
|West =
|Northwest = Tishomingo County, Mississippi
}}{{Franklin County, Alabama}}{{Alabama}}{{coord|34|26|N|87|51|W|region:US-AL_type:adm2nd_source:dewiki|display=title}}

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