Franklin Parish, Louisiana: Power, Data Centers and the Local Economy
Home to Winnsboro
Franklin Parish is not a build-out site today. It feels the boom through the grid it shares, the utilities that serve it and the work nearby. Franklin Parish is home to Winnsboro and Wisner. 5 MW of new generation is planned here across 1 unit, led by SR Winnsboro, LLC (solar). 5 MW of it is already under construction or built. Unemployment was 4.7% in August 2026, against 6.8% in 2019. Next door, Richland Parish has 2 data centers and 4,682 MW of planned generation. Employers here counted 4,657 jobs in 2025, down 3.1% from 2019.
Cities and towns in Franklin Parish
Franklin Parish is home to Winnsboro and Wisner.
Residents are 2025 Census estimates for the part of each city, town or township inside this county. Census publishes no annual estimate for unincorporated communities.
What changed in Franklin Parish
1st = the most. Ranks cover counties with a value on record.
| Measure | Then | Now | Change | Rank in Louisiana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2020 → 2025) | 19,714 | 19,002 | ▼ 3.6% | 46th of 64 by size |
| Total jobs (2019 → 2025) | 4,805 | 4,657 | ▼ 3.1% | 44th of 64 by growth |
| Average annual pay (2019 → 2025) | $30,843 | $40,399 | ▲ 31.0% | — |
| Unemployment rate (2019 → August 2026) | 6.8% | 4.7% | ▼ 2.1pts | — |
| Planned generation (Aug 2026) | — | 5 MW | no fleet today | 13th of 14 by size |
Entergy Louisiana LLC is the largest utility serving Franklin Parish, one of 3 with territory here. Its residential customers paid an average 11.05¢/kWh in 2024, below the 11.88¢ median for Louisiana utilities. 19,002 people live here, down 3.6% since 2020.
Who powers Franklin Parish
Utilities with service territory in Franklin Parish
| Utility | Ownership | Service | Residential customers (systemwide) | Residential price, 2024 | Commercial share of sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entergy Louisiana LLC | Investor Owned | Bundled | 957,522 | 11.05¢ | 20% |
| Concordia Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | Bundled | 11,879 | 13.36¢ | 24% |
| Northeast Louisiana Power Coop Inc. | Cooperative | Bundled | 11,543 | 10.66¢ | 23% |
Customer counts, prices and sales shares cover each utility's whole system in the state, not only this county. Commercial sales include data centers.
No operating power plant is located in Franklin Parish in the EIA-860M inventory. Its power comes over the grid from plants elsewhere.
Planned generation 1
| Plant | Technology | MW | Status | Year | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR Winnsboro | Solar Photovoltaic | 5 MW | Under construction (≤50%) | 2026 | SR Winnsboro, LLC |
The Franklin Parish labor market
| Industry (2025) | Jobs | Average pay | Concentration vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| All industries | 4,657 | $40,399 | 1.00 |
Concentration is the BLS location quotient: 1.0 means the industry holds the same share of local jobs as it does nationally. Industry rows count private employers; cells BLS suppresses are left out.
Data centers and local rules in Franklin Parish
No data center, local measure or delayed project is on record in Franklin Parish. Louisiana has 3 local measures on record statewide.
Franklin Parish and its neighbors
Of the 5 counties that border Franklin Parish, Richland Parish carries the most build-out activity: data centers, planned generation and operating plants combined.
| County | Population | Jobs since 2019 | Operating MW | Planned MW | Data centers | Local measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Parish | 19,002 | ▼ 3.1% | — | 5 MW | — | — |
| Caldwell Parish | 9,344 | ▼ 2.2% | — | — | — | — |
| Catahoula Parish | 8,223 | ▲ 13.6% | — | — | — | — |
| Madison Parish | 8,844 | ▼ 3.4% | — | — | — | — |
| Richland Parish | 19,582 | ▼ 1.8% | 200 MW | 4,682 MW | 2 | — |
| Tensas Parish | 3,700 | ▼ 10.5% | — | — | — | — |
More of Louisiana
Franklin Parish, answered from the record
Who provides electricity in Franklin Parish, Louisiana?
3 utilities have service territory in Franklin Parish in the EIA-861 2024 report: Entergy Louisiana LLC, Concordia Electric Coop, Inc, Northeast Louisiana Power Coop Inc.. The largest, Entergy Louisiana LLC, charged residential customers 11.05¢/kWh on average in 2024.
How much new power is planned in Franklin Parish?
5 MW across 1 units in the August 2026 EIA-860M inventory, 5 MW of it under construction or built. The largest owner is SR Winnsboro, LLC.
Are there data centers in Franklin Parish?
The SAVRN Data Center Map has no data center in Franklin Parish. The nearest activity on record is next door in Richland Parish.
Is Franklin Parish adding jobs?
Employers counted 4,657 jobs in 2025 against 4,805 in 2019 (-3.1%, BLS QCEW).
Does Franklin Parish have a data center moratorium?
No county-level measure is on record for Franklin Parish. Louisiana has 3 local measures statewide, listed on the state page.