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Franklinton

North Carolina · 2,890 residents (2025 est.) · 1.737 sq mi
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Franklinton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,464. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 52% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $249,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 83%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,645
+52%since 2000
from 1,745 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,523 / sq mi
+52%since 2000
from 1,005 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.4
+4%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,890 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Franklinton
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,464
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,571 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,833
+128%since 2000
from $14,373 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.0%
+23.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.518
+13%since 2010
from 0.459 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance11.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Information10.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical10.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food5.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$249,100
+83%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$963
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $481 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 65.4% in 2000
37.6% rent
Vacancy rate
13.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.8%
−21.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
65.0%
+29.9 ptssince 2009
from 35.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
+60%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
85
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic56.4%(984)
Black40.8%(712)
Hispanic / Latino2%(35)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.6%(1,110)
2024
White, non-Hispanic55.7%(1,474)
Black35.8%(947)
Hispanic / Latino3%(79)
Asian0.8%(22)
Other4.7%(123)
Diversity Score69.8%(1,845)
Diversity Score
70
+10%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.4%
+16.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.8%
+20.6 ptssince 2000
from 65.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.9%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.4 min
+64%since 2000
from 20.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.3%
−16.3 ptssince 2009
from 87.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.9%
+18.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.6%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 13.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.6%
+7.3 ptssince 2011
from 49.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.5%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
47.2%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
Female
49.1%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.6%
−39.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.7%
−9.2 ptssince 2012
from 25.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.1%
−73.7 ptssince 2013
from 82.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.0%
+20.4 ptssince 2017
from 65.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.6%
+10.8 ptssince 2016
from 87.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
−11.4 ptssince 2016
from 11.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Franklinton, North Carolina?

Franklinton, North Carolina has about 2,645 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Franklinton, North Carolina earns about $59,464 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Franklinton, North Carolina expensive?

In Franklinton, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $249,100, and the typical rent is about $963 a month.

How educated are people in Franklinton, North Carolina?

About 25.4% of adults age 25 and over in Franklinton, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Franklinton, North Carolina?

About 17.2% of people in Franklinton, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Franklinton, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Franklinton, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,030 residents, a change of about 64 percent over that period.

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