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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Franklin

North Carolina · 2,835 residents · 4.943 sq mi
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Franklin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,097. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 655 residents. Median home value is $60,600. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. The poverty rate of 22.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 28% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 33.0
Average education
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,835
−19%vs 2000
vs 3,490 in 2000
1990 – 2025
574 / sq mi
−19%vs 2000
vs 706 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
44.1
+4%vs 2000
vs 42.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Franklin
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,097
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $21,534 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,358
−25%vs 2000
vs $15,129 in 2000
US average: $14,340
22.1%
+1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 20.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$60,600
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $85,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$311
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $471 in 2000
US average: $450
63.9%
+6.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 57.9% in 2000
36.1% rent
3.2
−20%vs 2000
vs 4.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93%(3,246)
Black2%(69)
Hispanic / Latino3%(105)
Asian0.6%(22)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.7%(477)
1990
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(2,660)
Black4.7%(132)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.5%(13)
Other1.1%(30)
Diversity Score14.7%(416)
15
+7%vs 2000
vs 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.7%
+3.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
71.4%
−10.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 81.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.7%
+1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.7 min
+28%vs 2000
vs 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Franklin, North Carolina?

Franklin, North Carolina has about 2,835 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Franklin, North Carolina?

The typical household in Franklin, North Carolina earns about $19,097 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Franklin, North Carolina expensive?

In Franklin, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $60,600, and the typical rent is about $311 a month.

How educated are people in Franklin, North Carolina?

About 19.7% of adults age 25 and over in Franklin, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Franklin, North Carolina?

About 22.1% of people in Franklin, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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