Franklin County, Pennsylvania

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County in Pennsylvania, United States


Franklin County
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Franklin County is a county located in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. As of the 2020 census, the population was 155,932. The county seat is Chambersburg. The county was created on September 9, 1784, from part of Cumberland County and named in honor of Benjamin Franklin.

Geography[edit]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 773 square miles (2,000 km²), of which 772 square miles (2,000 km²) is land and 1.5 square miles (3.9 km²) (0.2%) is water.

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Demographics[edit]

As of the 2020 census, there were 155,932 people, 58,434 households, and 40,234 families residing in the county. The population density was 202 people per square mile (78/km²). There were 62,642 housing units at an average density of 81 per square mile (31/km²).

The racial makeup of the county was 90.2% White, 4.5% Black or African American, 0.2% Native American, 1.1% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 1.8% from other races, and 2.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.5% of the population.

Government and politics[edit]

Franklin County is governed by a board of three county commissioners. The county is part of Pennsylvania's 13th congressional district.

Education[edit]

Franklin County is served by several public school districts, including:

The county is also home to several private schools and higher education institutions, including Wilson College in Chambersburg.

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