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Franklinton

North Carolina · 2,023 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 $31,900. Population has grown 16% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $91,200. The poverty rate of 28.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 30% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,023
+16%since 2000
from 1,745 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,165 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 1,005 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.4
+13%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Franklinton
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,900
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,571 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,833
+38%since 2000
from $14,373 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
28.0%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.459
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information18.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade14.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services6%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,200
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$675
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $481 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.1%
−27.2 ptssince 2000
from 65.4% in 2000
36.9% rent
Vacancy rate
10.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
36.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 35.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+9%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic53.7%(1,086)
Black40.1%(812)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(83)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0.5%(11)
Diversity Score67.1%(1,357)
Diversity Score
67
+5%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.8%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 65.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.0 min
+42%since 2000
from 20.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 87.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
13.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.7%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
Female
57.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.8%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Franklinton, North Carolina?

Franklinton, North Carolina has about 2,023 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Franklinton, North Carolina earns about $31,900 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 $91,200, and the typical rent is about $675 a month.

How educated are people in Franklinton, North Carolina?

About 13.7% 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 28.0% 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 408 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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

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