Franklin, Alabama
Town · Population 568 · #322 in Alabama
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About Franklin
Franklin is a tiny community in eastern Alabama counting 568 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Franklin is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 15.07 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 38 residents per square mile.
📰 Franklin News Today
- Kirk Franklin to Headline Alabama A&M’s 2026 Homecoming Night of Gospel aamu.edu · Aug 17
- Data center moratoriums are right for Alabama franklincountytimes.com · Aug 5
- Franklin County man turns himself in over bond violation in 2024 child solicitation case WHNT.com · Jul 30
- Obituary for Johnnie Mae (Stover) Franklin Reynolds Funeral Home · May 14
- ALEA launches investigation into officer-involved shooting in Franklin County rocketcitynow.com · Jul 22
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Franklin Unique
- One of 30 places in the US named Franklin — but the Alabama one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in eastern Alabama, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Alabama — one of 594 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateAlabama
TypeTown
Population (2024)568
Rank in state#322 of 463
Land area15.07 sq mi
Density38/sq mi
Coordinates32.4527, -85.7854