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Franklin is a town in Pendleton County.
It is the county seat.
The latitude of Franklin is 38.642N. The longitude is -79.331W.
It is in the Eastern Standard time zone. Elevation is 1,732 feet.The estimated population, in 2003, was 837.
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$32,125National
$41,994
Source: 2000 census, U.S. Census BureauFor more census details and comparisons, see our Franklin demographic reports
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33% of Franklin residents report German ancestry, and 8% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the Franklin ancestry & family history guide.
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At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Franklin was $15,609, compared with $21,587 nationally.
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20% of Franklin residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.
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Historic districts in Franklin include Franklin Historic District ... View historic districts
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Median rent in Franklin, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $252. Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $738.
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Libraries in Franklin include Pendleton County ... View libraries
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Pendleton County supported George W. Bush in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our Franklin political report.
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The average commute time for Franklin workers is 30 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.
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