Franklinton is located in Washington county Louisiana with a geographic area of 4.4 square miles. The total population in Franklinton is 3,709 with 51.7% male and 48.3% female. Children under age 5 represent 2.2% of the population, under age 18 equal 17.4% of the population and over age 65 is 22.5% of the population. The median household income is $28,420, per capita income is $27,778. There are a total of 1,827 housing units with 62.3% owner occupied. Education includes 30.9% of residents that are high school graduates and 11.8% with a bachelor's degree or higher. The average temperature in Franklinton in the summer is 81 degrees, and in the winter 51 degrees.