Franklinton, Louisiana
Town · Population 3,592 · #80 in Louisiana
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About Franklinton
Franklinton, LA is a small town located in eastern Louisiana with an estimated population of 3,592.
Franklinton holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 4.37 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 822 residents per square mile.
📰 Franklinton News Today
- Charlie Nickel Sr. Obituary (1938 - 2026) - Thomas Community, LA - AN17 obits.denvergazette.com · Aug 17
- Stanley Roberts Obituary (1948 - 2026) - Franklinton, LA - AN17 Legacy obituary · Aug 17
- Remains of missing Washington Parish man believed found in rural area, sheriff says WWLTV.com · Jul 28
- 50-year-old flower shop loses roof during severe weather in Louisiana fox8live.com · Mar 12
- HEADQUARTERS NEWS RELEASE April 10, 2026 Louisiana State Police Conducts Operation “Dirty Deeds” in Washington Parish Over the past several months, the Louisiana State Police Narcotics/Violent Crime Task Force (NVCTF) conducted a comprehen facebook.com · Apr 10
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Franklinton Unique
- Positioned in eastern Louisiana, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Louisiana — one of 489 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 19 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Franklinton
- Pizza Hut — pizza
- Akita Sushi — sushi
- Bourne's Seafood Buffet — seafood
- Jalisco Mexican Restaurant — mexican
- Pine Malt Stand
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Franklinton
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Franklinton
- Enon Elementary School
- Franklinton Elementary School
- Franklinton High School
- Franklinton Junior High School
- Franklinton Primary School
- Pine School
- Thomas Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Riverside Medical Center · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateLouisiana
TypeTown
Population (2024)3,592
Rank in state#80 of 304
Land area4.37 sq mi
Density822/sq mi
Coordinates30.8482, -90.1459