Franklin township, Arkansas
Franklin township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Franklin township is a geographic entity located in Grant County, Arkansas. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 800. The land area covers 33.06 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 800 | ±464 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 40.7 yrs | ±14.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 199 | ±105 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 199 | ±105 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 199 | ±105 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 0 | ±13 |
| Median Home Value | $202,000 | ±$87,699 |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $153,306 | ±$79,777 |
| Per Capita Income | $46,228 | ±$14,193 |
| Poverty Rate | 8% | ±9.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 64 | ±87 |
| Unemployment Rate | 10.8% | ±12.4% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 530 | ±377 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 100% | ±0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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COUNTY OF GRANT
GUS Population: 18,546 (2024)
ID: 207542
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: GRANT COUNTY JUDGE
103 W CENTER ST, STE 101, SHERIDAN AR 72150-2435
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | BENTON, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | ALEXANDER, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | BAUXITE, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | BAUXITE, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | 10-12 | BENTON, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | 08-09 | BENTON, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-07 | BENTON, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | BRYANT, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | BRYANT, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | 08-09 | BRYANT, AR |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Arkansas Beauty School-Little Rock
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College Vocational | 17.6 mi away | 8521 Geyer Springs Road Unit 30, Little Rock, AR, 72209 |
5015625673
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GRANT COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 7.9 mi away | 210 NORTH OAK STREET, SHERIDAN, AR, 72150 |
(870) 942-4436
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Washington Barber College Inc
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College Vocational | 19.0 mi away | 5300 West 65th Street, Little Rock, AR, 72209-3820 |
5015688800
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LEENITA GOBER COTHRAN MEMORIAL REDFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.6 mi away | 310 BRODIE STREET, REDFIELD, AR, 72132 |
(501) 397-5070
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Baptist Health College Little Rock
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College | 20.1 mi away | 11900 COLONEL GLENN RD STE 1000, Little Rock, AR, 72210-2827 |
5012026200
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MABEL BOSWELL MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 14.0 mi away | 201 NORTH PRICKETT ROAD, BRYANT, AR, 72022 |
(501) 847-2166
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University of Arkansas at Little Rock
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College | 21.1 mi away | 2801 S University Ave, Little Rock, AR, 72204 |
5015693000
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BOB HERZFELD MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 14.5 mi away | 1800 SMITHERS DRIVE, BENTON, AR, 72015 |
(501) 778-4766
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GoodFellas Barber College
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College Vocational | 21.4 mi away | 4306 Asher Avenue, Little Rock, AR, 72204 |
5017077983
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OLEY E. ROOKER LIBRARY
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Library | 16.4 mi away | 11 OTTER CREEK CT., LITTLE ROCK, AR, 72210 |
(501) 907-5991
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at SHERIDAN, AR US, located 8.3 miles from Franklin township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51.3° | 29.2° | 40.2° | 4.05" | 1.2" |
| February | 56.5° | 32.5° | 44.5° | 4.32" | 0.9" |
| March | 65.2° | 39.4° | 52.3° | 5.61" | 0.4" |
| April | 74.1° | 47.8° | 61.0° | 5.94" | 0.0" |
| May | 81.2° | 58.0° | 69.6° | 5.71" | 0.0" |
| June | 88.4° | 66.5° | 77.4° | 4.17" | 0.0" |
| July | 92.0° | 70.0° | 81.0° | 4.30" | 0.0" |
| August | 91.5° | 68.8° | 80.2° | 2.88" | 0.0" |
| September | 85.7° | 61.5° | 73.6° | 3.57" | 0.0" |
| October | 75.0° | 48.8° | 61.9° | 4.56" | 0.0" |
| November | 62.7° | 38.4° | 50.5° | 4.61" | 0.0" |
| December | 53.5° | 32.1° | 42.8° | 5.49" | 0.0" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheridan city | City | 7.3 mi | — |
| Sardis CDP | CDP | 7.7 mi | — |
| East End CDP | CDP | 10.2 mi | — |
| Tull town | Town | 10.5 mi | — |
| Prattsville town | Town | 10.7 mi | — |
| Bauxite town | Town | 12.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 0505392856. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.