| Place Name | Franklin |
| Place Type | City |
| ZIP Code(s) | 70538 |
| County | Saint Mary Parish |
| Area Code(s) | 337 |
| Timezone | Central Daylight Time (CDT) |
| Population (2022) | 7,638 |
| Population Growth Rate (2010-19) | -12.17% |
| Majority Ethnicity | African American 60.14% |
| Metro/Micro Stats Area | Morgan City, LA |
| US Congressional District(s) | Louisiana 3rd |
| State House Districts | 50 |
| State Senate Districts | 21 |
| Race/Ethnicy | Percentage of Population (2021) |
|---|---|
| White | 37.58% |
| African American | 60.14% |
| Hispanic | 0.7% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 1.58% |