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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Franklinton

North Carolina · 1,745 residents · 1.737 sq mi
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Franklinton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,571. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $74,900. Households here earn about 27% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,745
+8%since 1990
from 1,615 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,005 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 930 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.8
−4%since 1990
from 38.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Franklinton
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,571
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,478 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,373
+50%since 1990
from $9,559 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
19.6%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 19.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,900
+40%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$481
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $310 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
65.4%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 62.5% in 1990
34.6% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+13%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic57.9%(935)
Black41.1%(663)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(2)
Asian0.9%(15)
Diversity Score62.2%(1,004)
2000
White, non-Hispanic56.4%(984)
Black40.8%(712)
Hispanic / Latino2%(35)
Asian0.2%(3)
Diversity Score63.6%(1,110)
Diversity Score
64
+2%since 1990
from 62 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.9%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 9.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
65.3%
+11.0 ptssince 1990
from 54.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
2.5%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 2.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
−9%since 1990
from 22.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Franklinton, North Carolina?

Franklinton, North Carolina has about 1,745 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Franklinton, North Carolina earns about $28,571 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 $74,900, and the typical rent is about $481 a month.

How educated are people in Franklinton, North Carolina?

About 8.9% 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 19.6% 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 130 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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