Franklin County, Florida



































































Franklin County, Florida

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Franklin County Courthouse


Map of Florida highlighting Franklin County
Location in the U.S. state of Florida

Map of the United States highlighting Florida
Florida's location in the U.S.
Founded February 8, 1832
Named for Benjamin Franklin
Seat Apalachicola
Largest community Eastpoint
Area
 • Total 1,026 sq mi (2,657 km2)
 • Land 535 sq mi (1,386 km2)
 • Water 492 sq mi (1,274 km2), 47.9%
Population (est.)
 • (2017) 11,727
 • Density 22/sq mi (8/km2)
Congressional district 2nd
Time zone
Eastern: UTC−5/−4
Website www.franklincountyflorida.com

Franklin County is a county along the Gulf of Mexico in the Florida panhandle of the U.S. state of Florida. As of the 2010 census, the population was 11,549,[1] making it the third-least populous county in Florida. The county seat is Apalachicola.[2]


The county includes several large preserved areas and rivers and has been home to commercial timber and fishing industry. More recently it has become popular for tourism and retirement. It includes several rivers, state parks, and islands.




Contents






  • 1 History


  • 2 Geography


    • 2.1 Adjacent counties


    • 2.2 National protected areas


    • 2.3 Barrier Islands


    • 2.4 Historic sites




  • 3 Demographics


  • 4 Education


    • 4.1 Libraries




  • 5 Politics


    • 5.1 Voter Registration


    • 5.2 Statewide Elections




  • 6 Communities


    • 6.1 Cities


    • 6.2 Census-designated places


    • 6.3 Unincorporated communities




  • 7 Transportation


    • 7.1 Airports




  • 8 See also


  • 9 References


  • 10 External links


    • 10.1 Government links/constitutional offices


      • 10.1.1 Special districts


      • 10.1.2 Judicial branch




    • 10.2 Tourism links







History


The entire coast line of Franklin County was inhabited by Native Americans for about 12,000 years. Life along the coast was good since seafood was abundant. They traded with the Native Americans in Tallahassee for clay and other items not available on the coast. One style of pottery first found in Carrabelle is named Carrabelle Punctuated. A clay pot was made and, while still damp, the potter would take a small stick of a similar object and press the end of the stick into the clay numerous times until the entire pot was covered with small indentations. It was then placed into a shallow pit, covered with small tree branches, and fired. The result was a decorated water resistant pot.[citation needed]


Franklin County was founded in 1832.[3] It was named for Benjamin Franklin.[4]


The second largest town in Franklin County is Carrabelle, 25 miles east of Apalachiola on the Carrabelle River.


During World War II most of Franklin County was used by the U.S. military for jungle training. The beaches and islands were ideal for amphibious training. When the war ended and the military left, Lanark Village was established from the remaining officer's quarters.



Geography


According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,026 square miles (2,660 km2), of which 535 square miles (1,390 km2) is land and 492 square miles (1,270 km2) (47.9%) is water.[5]


Franklin County includes part of Tate's Hell State Forest. Bald Point State Park is nearby. The county's river's include the Carrabelle River and its tributaries the New River (Florida Panhandle) and Crooked River (Florida), visited by paddlers. 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 (northern part of the county observes CDT/CST time)



National protected areas




  • Apalachicola National Forest (part)


  • St. Vincent National Wildlife Refuge (part)



Barrier Islands



  • Cape St. George Island

  • Dog Island

  • St. George Island

  • St. Vincent Island


Also, St. James Island, while part of the mainland, is technically an island, being separated from the rest of Franklin County by rivers and an estuary.



Historic sites



  • Crooked River Light

  • Fort Gadsden



Demographics





























































































































Historical population
Census Pop.

1840 1,030
1850 1,561 51.6%
1860 1,904 22.0%
1870 1,256 −34.0%
1880 1,791 42.6%
1890 3,308 84.7%
1900 4,890 47.8%
1910 5,201 6.4%
1920 5,318 2.2%
1930 6,283 18.1%
1940 5,991 −4.6%
1950 5,814 −3.0%
1960 6,576 13.1%
1970 7,065 7.4%
1980 7,661 8.4%
1990 8,967 17.0%
2000 11,057 23.3%
2010 11,549 4.4%
Est. 2017 11,727 [6] 1.5%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]
1790-1960[8] 1900-1990[9]
1990-2000[10] 2010-2015[1]

As of the census[11] 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. All Students K-12 attend the Franklin County School at Eastpoint, FL, except those attending the Apalachicola Bay Charter School or other private schools.



Libraries


The Franklin County Public Library works with the Wilderness Coast Public Libraries. The FCPL has two library branches.



  • Carrabelle

  • Eastpoint



Politics



Voter Registration


According to the Secretary of State's office, Democrats comprise a majority of registered voters in Franklin County.






































Franklin County Voter Registration & Party Enrollment as of September 30, 2015[12]
Political Party
Total Voters
Percentage


Democratic
4,425
61.36%


Republican
1,894
26.26%

Independent
755
10.47%

Third Parties
138
1.91%
Total
7,212
100.00%


Statewide Elections



Presidential elections results



























































































































































































Previous presidential elections results[13]
Year

Republican

Democratic

Third parties

2016

68.08% 4,125
28.78% 1,744
3.14% 190

2012

64.98% 3,570
33.58% 1,845
1.44% 79

2008

63.12% 3,818
35.28% 2,134
1.60% 97

2004

58.54% 3,472
40.48% 2,401
0.98% 58

2000

52.83% 2,454
44.07% 2,047
3.10% 144

1996
34.20% 1,563

45.86% 2,096
19.93% 911

1992

37.99% 1,664
35.05% 1,535
26.96% 1,181

1988

58.52% 1,913
39.25% 1,283
2.23% 73

1984

67.05% 2,218
32.95% 1,090


1980
44.59% 1,508

52.48% 1,775
2.93% 99

1976
35.45% 1,054

62.53% 1,859
2.02% 60

1972

82.14% 2,277
17.68% 490
0.18% 5

1968
16.86% 529
22.28% 699

60.85% 1,909

1964

50.95% 1,419
49.05% 1,366


1960
33.84% 764

66.16% 1,494


1956
37.34% 571

62.66% 958


1952
33.04% 611

66.96% 1,238


1948
12.24% 130

59.79% 635
27.96% 297

1944
7.98% 102

92.02% 1,176


1940
6.79% 102

93.21% 1,400


1936
8.13% 125

91.87% 1,413


1932
9.37% 99

90.63% 958


1928
44.30% 334

55.31% 417
0.40% 3

1924
20.00% 109

76.51% 417
3.49% 19

1920
29.18% 276

62.05% 587
8.77% 83

1916
16.80% 81

64.73% 312
18.46% 89

1912
14.87% 58

68.21% 266
16.93% 66

1908
22.54% 112

56.94% 283
20.52% 102

1904
29.69% 144

69.28% 336
1.03% 5


















































Previous gubernatorial elections results
Year

Republican

Democratic

Third parties

2014

58.17% 2,505
37.92% 1,633
3.91% 168

2010
47.72% 1,938

47.89% 1,945
4.39% 178

2006

49.89% 1,981
46.69% 1,854
3.42% 136

2002
47.81% 1,819

50.75% 1,931
1.45% 55

1998

56.08% 1,536
43.92% 1,203


1994
33.43% 1,324

66.57% 2,636




Communities



Cities



  • Apalachicola

  • Carrabelle



Census-designated places



  • Eastpoint

  • St. George Island



Unincorporated communities



  • Alligator Point

  • Bald Point

  • Lanark Village

  • St. Teresa



Transportation



Airports



  • Apalachicola Regional

  • Carrabelle-Thompson Airport

  • St. George Island Airport



See also


  • National Register of Historic Places listings in Franklin County, Florida


References





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  6. ^ "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved June 9, 2017.


  7. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on May 12, 2015. Retrieved June 13, 2014.


  8. ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved June 13, 2014.


  9. ^ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 13, 2014.


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  13. ^ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved 2018-06-14.




External links







Government links/constitutional offices



  • Franklin County Board of County Commissioners

  • Franklin County Clerk of Court

  • Franklin County Supervisor of Elections


  • Franklin County Property Appraiser[permanent dead link]

  • Franklin County Sheriff's Office

  • Franklin County Tax Collector



Special districts



  • Franklin County Schools

  • Northwest Florida Water Management District



Judicial branch



  • Franklin County Clerk of Courts


  • Public Defender, 2nd Judicial Circuit of Florida serving Franklin, Gadsden, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, and Wakulla counties

  • Office of the State Attorney, 2nd Judicial Circuit of Florida

  • Circuit and County Court for the 2nd Judicial Circuit of Florida



Tourism links



  • Apalachicola Bay Chamber of Commerce

  • Franklin County Tourist Development Council

  • Carrabelle Area Chamber of Commerce

  • St. George Island Visitor Center & Lighthouse Museum






Coordinates: 29°48′N 84°49′W / 29.80°N 84.82°W / 29.80; -84.82









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