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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Franklin

North Carolina · 3,490 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 $21,534. Population has grown 23% since 1990. Median home value is $85,800. With a median age of 42.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. The poverty rate of 20.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 45% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,490
+23%since 1990
from 2,835 in 1990
1990 – 2025
706 / sq mi
+23%since 1990
from 574 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.3
−4%since 1990
from 44.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Franklin
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,534
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,097 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,129
+33%since 1990
from $11,358 in 1990
US average: $21,522
20.9%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 22.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$85,800
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $60,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$471
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $311 in 1990
US average: $602
57.9%
−6.0 ptssince 1990
from 63.9% in 1990
42.1% rent
4.0
+26%since 1990
from 3.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

15.9%
−3.8 ptssince 1990
from 19.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.5%
+10.1 ptssince 1990
from 71.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.2%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 5.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.3 min
−22%since 1990
from 15.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Franklin, North Carolina?

Franklin, North Carolina has about 3,490 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Franklin, North Carolina earns about $21,534 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 $85,800, and the typical rent is about $471 a month.

How educated are people in Franklin, North Carolina?

About 15.9% 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 20.9% of people in Franklin, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Franklin, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Franklin, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 655 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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

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