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| Franklin (city) | 1970 | 1980 | 1990 | 2000 | 2010 | 2000-2010 Change | |
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| Population | 557 | 512 | 441 | 498 | 510 | +12 | +2.41 |
| Land Area (sq. mile) | 1.10 | 0.86 | 1.06 | 1.09 | 1.09 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Density (persons per sq. mile) | 506.36 | 595.35 | 416.04 | 458.56 | 467.89 | +933 | +2.88 |
| Housing Units | 193 | 217 | 226 | 217 | 230 | +13 | +5.99 |
| Households | -- | 204 | 196 | 195 | 207 | +12 | +6.15 |
| Persons Per Household | -- | 2.23 | 2.25 | 2.37 | 2.46 | +0.09 | +3.79 |
Franklin is a city in Renville County, Minnesota, located on Minnesota State Highway 19, east of U.S. Route 71. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.08 square miles (2.80 km2), all of it land. The elevation is 1,010 ft (308 m) above sea level.
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As of the census of 2010, there were 510 people, 207 households, and 120 families residing in the city. The population density was 472.2 inhabitants per square mile (182.3/km2). There were 230 housing units at an average density of 213.0 per square mile (82.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 93.1% White, 0.2% African American, 1.4% Native American, 1.6% Asian, and 3.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.8% of the population.
There were 207 households of which 28.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.5% were married couples living together, 12.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.0% were non-families. 38.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 20.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.98.
The median age in the city was 47.1 years. 24.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 15.8% were from 25 to 44; 32.1% were from 45 to 64; and 21.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.4% male and 50.6% female.
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Franklin City Hall 320 2nd Avenue E PO Box 326 Franklin, MN 55333-0326 Phone: (507) 557-2259 Fax: (507) 557-2255
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| Mayor | 12/31/2024 | Corey Gruendemann 250 1st Street S Franklin, MN 55333 |
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240-0981 (507) 557-2482 |
| Clerk/Treasurer | appointed |
Wendy Pederson 320 2nd Avenue E - PO Box 326 Franklin, MN 55333-0326 |
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(507) 557-2259 |
| Council Member | 12/31/2022 | Matt Mumme 161 2nd Avenue W Franklin, MN 55333 |
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(507) 444-2933 |
| Council Member | 12/31/2022 |
Curt Scharfencamp 511 3rd Street S - PO Box 224 Franklin, MN 55333 |
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269-3667 (507) 557-3221 |
| Council Member | 12/31/2024 |
Robin Kokesch 330 4th Street - PO Box 1 Franklin, MN 55333 |
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(507) 430-1073 |
| Council Member | 12/31/2024 | Bill Wiese 420 3rd Street S Franklin, MN 55333 |
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US Post Office 265 2nd Avenue E Franklin, MN 55333-1181 Phone: (507) 557-2229 Toll Free: (800) ASK-USPS
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| Utility Type | Utility Name | Utility Phone |
| Electricity | Xcel Energy | (800) 895-4999 |
| Natural Gas | n/a | -- |
| Wastewater | City of Franklin | (507) 557-2259 |
| Water | City of Franklin | (507) 557-2259 |
| Telephone | Minnesota Valley Telephone Co. | (507) 557-2275 |
| Cable TV | Mediacom | (800) 332-0245 |
| Employer | Products/Services | Employees |
| Franklin Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center | Nursing Care Facilities | 82 |
| Cedar Mountain Elementary School | Elementary & Secondary Schools | 45 |
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Catfish Derby Days
Catfish Derby Days is an annual three-day city celebration held on the fourth weekend in July. Events include a Fishing Contest, Street Dance, Square Dance, Sunday Parades, Co-Ed Volleyball Tournament, Men's 12 Team Softball Tournament, Queen Contest/Variety Show, Horseshoe Pitching Tournament, Chess Tournament, Flea Market, "Kiss the Catfish Contest", Music at the Park, Fear Factor - Kid's Style, Raffle, Church Services, and Fire Department Water Fight. |
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Cedar Mountain Schools Independent School District #2754 310 Somerville Avenue PO Box 188 Morgan, MN 56266 Phone: (507) 249-5990 Fax: (507) 249-3149 Web: www.cms.mntm.org Grades: PK-12 |
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| Cedar Mountain High School 310 Somerville Avenue PO Box 188 Morgan, MN 56266 Phone: (507) 249-5990 Fax: (507) 249-3149 Grades: 6-12 |
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School 231 4th Avenue E PO Box 38 Franklin, MN 55333 Phone: (507) 557-2251 Fax: (507) 557-2116 Grades:
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Central Lutheran Church - ELCA 64268 430th Street Franklin, MN 55333 Phone: (507) 557-8311 Web: www.lutheransonline.com Pastor: Karen Scherwin |
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Sacred Heart Catholic Church 551 2nd Avenue E PO Box 175 Franklin, MN 55333-1055 Phone: (507) 426-7739 Web: www.allsaintsafc.org Pastor: Rev. Jeffrey P. Horejsi |
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| St. Luke's Lutheran Church 110 2nd Avenue E PO Box 340 Franklin, MN 55333-1055 Phone: (507) 557-2430 Pastor:
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| Absolutely Angels Homecare 65712 410th Street Franklin, MN 55333-1055 Phone: (507) 557-2735 |
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| All Phase Electric 40314 660th Avenue PO Box 164 Franklin, MN 55333-1140 Phone: (507) 557-9473 |
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| Bengston Construction 40565 660th Avenue Franklin, MN 55333 Phone: (507) 557-2376 |
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| Birch Cooley Farms 68338 County Road 5 Franklin, MN 55333-1129 Phone: (507) 557-2107 |
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| Buff's Daycare 171 3rd Avenue PO Box 144 Franklin, MN 55333-1140 Phone: (507) 557-2479 |
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| Cedar Mountain Bus Service 261 3rd Avenue E PO Box 38 Franklin, MN 55333 Phone: (507) 249-3136 |
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| Centennial Apartments 161 2nd Avenue Franklin, MN 55333 Phone: (320) 523-3656 |
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| Corey Gruendemann Construction 250 1st Street W Franklin, MN 55333 Phone: (507) 240-0981 |
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| Crain Gravel 480 3rd Street E Franklin, MN 55333-1008 Phone: (507) 557-2767 |
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| DME 281 3rd Avenue W PO Box 251 Franklin, MN 55333 Phone: (507) 557-2432 |
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| Duck Insurance Agency 373 2nd Avenue E PO Box 201 Franklin, MN 55333 Phone: (507) 430-3380 |
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| Ewe & Me Stitchers PO Box 163 Franklin, MN 55333 Phone: (507) 557-2454 |
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Farmers Union Insurance 329 Main Street PO Box 102 Franklin, MN 55333 Phone: (507) 557-7000 Web: www.farmersunioninsurance.com/jharmoning We want to be your "insurance team" and will provide you with the quality products and service that you deserve. At the The Harmoning Agency -- Farmers Union Agency, Inc. we want you to feel welcome whether you stop by or give us a call. You are important to us. You will be treated with respect and greeted with a smile. Our clients are why we are in business. We want to be your Insurance Partner. |
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| Flower Shop 279 2nd Avenue E Franklin, MN 55333-1181 Phone: (507) 557-2439 |
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Franklin Auction Company 331 2nd Avenue E Franklin, MN 55333 Phone: (507) 557-7653 Web: www.franklonauctionconsignment.com Franklin Auction opened its doors in March 2003. We are located just off Hwy. 19 in Franklin, MN. in the scenic Minnesota River valley. |
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| Franklin BP 350 State Highway 19 Franklin, MN 55333-1174 Phone: (507) 557-2231 |
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| Franklin Cafe 306 2nd Avenue E Franklin, MN 55333-1191 Phone: (507) 557-2315 |
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| Franklin City Offices 320 2nd Avenue E Franklin, MN 55333 Phone: (507) 557-2259 |
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| Franklin Depot 343 2nd Avenue E Franklin, MN 55333 Phone: (507) 557-2227 |
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| Franklin Fire Department 291 3rd Street Franklin, MN 55333 Phone: (507) 557-2280 |
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| Franklin Labels 200 State Highway 19 PO Box 351 Franklin, MN 55333 Phone: (507) 557-2294 |
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| Franklin Realty 401 1st Street Franklin, MN 55333-1013 Phone: (507) 557-2182 |
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Franklin State Bank 278 2nd Avenue E PO Box 99 Franklin, MN 55333 Phone: (507) 557-2233 Web: www.franklinstatebank.com The Franklin State Bank is located in Franklin, Minnesota on the scenic Minnesota River Valley. We are a family owned community bank with a focus on customer service and convenience while providing competitive deposit and loan products. The Franklin State Bank provides banking products and services throughout the State of Minnesota. This web site and our internet banking product are examples of our commitment to provide our customers with safe and convenient ways to access information that they need. Our goal is to be "Your Family's Bank for the 21st Century". |
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| Franklin Valley Sales 190 State Highway 19 PO Box 280 Franklin, MN 55333 Phone: (507) 829-8909 |
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| Gary Freitag Trucking 67167 400th Street Franklin, MN 55333-1152 Phone: (507) 557-2752 |
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| Git-R-Done 321 4th Street PO Box 262 Franklin, MN 55333 Phone: (507) 828-2764 |
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Golden Living Center - Franklin 900 3rd Street E Franklin, MN 55333-9799 Phone: (507) 557-2211 Web: www.goldenlivingcenters.com We are a skilled nursing facility located in Franklin, Minn. Our LivingCenter resides on 15 acres of gorgeously landscaped grounds, overlooking the beautiful Minnesota River Valley. At Franklin, we serve the behavioral needs of our residents as well as the short-term rehabilitation needs of patients whose goal is to return home as quickly as possible. We understand how important it is to maintain interests and hobbies, so we offer a wide variety of activities, including group outings to different locations and events. |
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| Greenslit Farms 37350 660th Avenue Franklin, MN 55333-1096 Phone: (507) 697-6296 |
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| Grejtak Mowing and Snow Removal 160 1st Street N Franklin, MN 55333 Phone: (507) 557-2447 |
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| Gronau Farms 42388 660th Avenue Franklin, MN 55333-1051 Phone: (507) 557-8399 |
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| Harvestland Rieke 65100 420th Street Franklin, MN 55333-1196 Phone: (507) 557-2131 |
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| Harvey Dahms Farm 40819 680th Avenue Franklin, MN 55333-1144 Phone: (507) 557-8276 |
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| Hilltop Supper Club 37035 State Highway 19 Franklin, MN 55333-1092 Phone: (507) 557-2228 |
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| J & D Pickles 281 1st Street N Franklin, MN 55333 Phone: (507) 557-2791 |
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| Jeff Distad Farms 6376 430th Street Franklin, MN 55333-1063 Phone: (507) 557-8369 |
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| Jerry Weldy Farm 41560 660th Avenue Franklin, MN 55333-1053 Phone: (507) 557-2744 |
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| Jerry's Cats and Gravel 30154 County Road 11 Franklin, MN 55333 Phone: (507) 557-8345 |
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| John Goelz Auctioneer 31349 County Road 11 Franklin, MN 55333 Phone: (507) 557-8394 |
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| Junior Farms Inc. 39644 County Road 2 Franklin, MN 55333-1150 Phone: (507) 557-3265 |
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| Kay's Carpet Cleaning 311 3rd Avenue E PO Box 171 Franklin, MN 55333 Phone: (507) 557-2481 |
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| Larson Utilities Inc. 318 2nd Avenue E Franklin, MN 55333 Phone: (507) 557-2278 |
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| Lone Tree Ridge Farms 42655 State Highway 19 Franklin, MN 55333-1058 Phone: (507) 557-8353 |
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| Longbranch Saloon 312 2nd Avenue E Franklin, MN 55333-1191 Phone: (507) 557-2748 |
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| Lund's Auto Recyclers 36849 State Highway 19 Franklin, MN 55333 Phone: (507) 697-6347 |
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| McCorquodale Farm 37209 County Road 2 Franklin, MN 55333 Phone: (507) 557-8260 |
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| McCorquodale Trucking 68261 400th Street Franklin, MN 55333-1149 Phone: (507) 557-3191 |
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| Meadowland Farmers Co-op 65719 370th Street Franklin, MN 55333-1094 Phone: (507) 557-2175 |
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| Mid-Minnesota Ag LLC 38822 State Highway 19 Franklin, MN 55333 Phone: (507) 557-3060 |
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| Minnesota River Valley Sanctuary 62657 430th Street Franklin, MN 55333-1069 Phone: (507) 557-3254 |
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| Minnesota Valley Granite 200 State Highway 19 Franklin, MN 55333 Phone: (507) 514-3385 |
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| Minnesota Valley Telephone Company 318 2nd Avenue PO Box 311 Franklin, MN 55333 Phone: (507) 557-2275 Web: www.mnval.com Your local telephone company that has been here for over 100 years. Serving the communities of Franklin, Lucan, Milroy, and Winthrop with telephone and high speed internet. We offer competitive rates. Contact us to see what we can do for you |
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| Nan's Van Service 40376 710th Avenue Franklin, MN 55333 Phone: (507) 430-2610 |
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Palmyra Farmers Mutual Insurance 373 2nd Avenue PO Box 128 Franklin, MN 55333 Phone: (507) 557-2221 Web: www.palmyrafarmersmutual.com Palmyra Farmers Mutual Insurance Company has been a Minnesota township mutual insurance company since 1886. As a Minnesota Township Mutual, Palmyra provides fire and extended coverage for the Farm and Home to area residents and surrounding communities. We are an insurance company that contracts with skilled agents specialized in providing Farm Insurance that covers all areas of a farm’s operations. Our independent insurance agents can also assist you and your family in developing a Home Insurance policy that covers all of life’s unexpected disasters, tailoring the policy to your specific needs and budgetary concerns. |
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| Pumpkin Patch Daycare 380 2nd Street PO Box 91 Franklin, MN 55333 Phone: (507) 557-2820 |
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| Randy's Plumbing and Heating 66658 County Road 3 Franklin, MN 55333-1049 Phone: (507) 557-2931 |
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| Ray's Repair 212 2nd Avenue E Franklin, MN 55333 Phone: (507) 557-8380 |
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| Redwood Valley Real Estate 121 3rd Avenue E Franklin, MN 55333 Phone: (507) 557-4663 |
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| Ruff's Farms Inc. 69325 County Road 5 Franklin, MN 55333 Phone: (507) 557-8226 |
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| Senior Citizens Center 161 2nd Avenue E Franklin, MN 55333-9804 Phone: (507) 557-2247 |
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| Sullivan Farms Inc. 37903 County Road 2 Franklin, MN 55333 Phone: (507) 557-8236 |
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US Post Office 265 2nd Avenue E Franklin, MN 55333-1181 Phone: (507) 557-2229 Toll Free: (800) ASK-USPS Web: www.usps.com |
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| Valley View Apartments 341 3rd Street PO Box 100 Franklin, MN 55333 Phone: (507) 557-8265 |
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| Wayne's Wood Shop 301 2nd Avenue E Franklin, MN 55333 Phone: (507) 557-8293 |
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| Wiese Day Care 311 3rd Street PO Box 34 Franklin, MN 55333 Phone: (507) 557-2357 |
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| Willmar Poultry Company 65100 420th Street Franklin, MN 55333 Phone: (507) 557-2131 |
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| Xcel Energy 111 State Highway 19 Franklin, MN 55333 Phone: (507) 557-2250 Web: www.xcelenergy.com |
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