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Franklin

County:
Macon County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
4.943

Franklin is a town located in Macon County, North Carolina. Franklin has a 2026 population of 4,452. It is also the county seat of Macon County. Franklin is currently growing at a rate of 1.02% annually and its population has increased by 6.48% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,181 in 2020.

The median household income in Franklin is $47,888 with a poverty rate of 12.75%. The median age in Franklin is 48.1 years: 47.3 years for males, and 48.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 82.9 males.

4.5K
Total Population
901
Density (mi²)
45 1.02%
Growth

Franklin Population

Franklin Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20264,452451.02%
20254,407451.03%
20244,362280.65%
20234,334581.36%
20224,276561.33%
20214,220471.13%
20204,181892.17%
20194,092571.41%
20184,035691.74%
20173,966360.92%
20163,930200.51%
20153,910280.72%
20143,882120.31%
20133,870-5-0.13%
20123,875-8-0.21%
20113,883-5-0.13%
20103,888431.12%
20003,49061721.48%
19902,8732338.83%
19802,64000%

Median Age

Overall: 48.1 years
Female: 48.8 years
Male: 47.3 years

Franklin Adults

There are 3,663 adults, (1,228 of whom are seniors) in Franklin.

Sex Ratio

Female: 2,334 (54.7%)
Male: 1,934 (45.3%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Franklin includes 82.38% White, 4.17% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White3,51682.38%
Two or more races42810.03%
Black or African American1784.17%
Other race1022.39%
Asian320.75%
Native American120.28%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races1563.66%
White1192.79%
Other race1022.39%
Native American90.21%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White3,39779.59%
Two or more races2726.37%
Black or African American1784.17%
Asian320.75%
Native American30.07%

Franklin Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Franklin 's average per capita income is $41,268. Household income levels show a median of $47,888. The poverty rate stands at 12.75%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$71,118-
Families$68,333$84,718
Households$47,888$66,825
Non Families$30,000$44,105

$41,268

Average Income

$47,888

Median Household Income

12.75%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)