The Franklin County Jail in Eastpoint, Florida, is a detention facility operated by the local sheriff’s office. It is overseen by Major David Varnes, the Corrections Administrator, and Lieutenant Angie Millender. Records and reports regarding inmates, offenders, and other related information can be obtained from the local sheriff’s office. To conduct a Franklin County inmate search, click here.

Jail Address

270 FL-65
Eastpoint, FL 32328

Franklin County Inmate Search

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Sheriff’s Office / Franklin County Inmate Search

The mission of the local sheriff’s office is to create a safer county by reducing crime and ensuring citizens’ and visitors’ safety with a commitment to making the community a better place to live, work, and visit. In addition to Detention, the Office includes divisions and units such as Administration, Patrol, Dispatch, Special Investigations, School Resource, Victim Advocacy, Public Records, Domestic Violence, and Substance Abuse Care.

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Sheriff’s Office Address

270 FL-65
Eastpoint, FL 32328

Sheriff

A.J. “Tony” Smith has been the Franklin County Sheriff since 2016. He has held multiple ranks and positions within the Leon County Sheriff’s Office, the Florida Department of Insurance, the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation’s Division of Alcoholic Beverage and Tobacco, and the Walton County Sheriff’s Office.

About the County / Franklin County Inmate Search

The county, which was named after Benjamin Franklin, is located in the panhandle of Florida and was founded in 1832. During World War II, the US Army used its beaches and islands for training. The county is now home to large preserved areas and rivers, a commercial timber and fishing industry, and increased tourism. In addition, the county is home to a jail facility. It is possible to locate an inmate at the facility by conducting a Franklin County inmate search. To search for an inmate at the facility, click here.

Demographics / Franklin County Inmate Search

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 12,451 people, 4,691 households, and 2,926 families residing in the county. A portion of the county’s population resides at the jail. To conduct a Franklin County inmate search, click here.

In 2000, there were 11,057 people, 4,096 households, and 2,727 families in the county. The population density was 20 people per square mile. The county’s racial makeup was 81.24% White, 16.32% Black or African American, 0.45% Native American, 0.20% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.43% other races, and 1.34% two or more races. 2.42% were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Out of 4,096 households, 52.50% were married couples, 9.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.40% were non-families. 24.80% of households included children younger than 18. Overall, 28.70% were individuals, and 11.80% were individuals 65 or older living alone. The average household size was 2.28, and the average family size was 2.77.

The population age was spread out, with 18.00% under 18, 7.60% from 18 to 24, 30.80% from 25 to 44, 27.80% from 45 to 64, and 15.70% 65 or older. The median age was 41. For every 100 females, there were 129.60 males.

The median income for a household was $26,756. For a family, it was $31,157. Males had a median income of $25,101, compared to $20,494 for females. The per capita income for the county was $16,140. About 11.80% of families and 17.70% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.20% of those under 18 and 13.90% of those 65 or over.

Communities

Towns:

• Apalachicola

• Carrabelle

Census-designated places:

• Eastpoint

• St. George Island

Unincorporated communities:

• Alligator Point

• Bald Point

• Lanark Village

• St. Teresa