Franklin County, Vermont

Franklin County
Franklin County Court House in St. Albans
Location within the U.S. state of Vermont
Vermont's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 44°51′27″N 72°54′43″W / 44.85748°N 72.912°W / 44.85748; -72.912
Country United States
State Vermont
FoundedDecember 1, 1796
Named afterBenjamin Franklin
Shire TownSt. Albans
Largest citySt. Albans
Area
  Total
692 sq mi (1,790 km2)
  Land634 sq mi (1,640 km2)
  Water58 sq mi (150 km2)  8.4%
Population
 (2020)
  Total
49,946
  Density72/sq mi (28/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
  Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional districtAt-large

Franklin County is a county located in the U.S. state of Vermont. As of the 2020 census, the population was 49,946. Its county seat is the city of St. Albans. It borders the Canadian province of Quebec. The county was created in 1792 and organized in 1796. Franklin County is part of the Burlington metropolitan area.