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Franklinton

North Carolina · 2,456 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 $45,938. Population has grown 41% since 2000. Median home value is $102,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,456
+41%since 2000
from 1,745 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,414 / sq mi
+41%since 2000
from 1,005 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.5
−1%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Franklinton
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,938
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,571 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,005
+39%since 2000
from $14,373 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.2%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.1%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.5%
US avg: 10%
Information8.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food5.9%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$102,500
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$793
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $481 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.8%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 65.4% in 2000
41.2% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−15%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic45.6%(1,121)
Black41.2%(1,012)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(166)
Asian0.9%(22)
Other3.8%(93)
Diversity Score75.3%(1,849)
Diversity Score
75
+18%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.7%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.7%
+21.4 ptssince 2000
from 65.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.8%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
+28%since 2000
from 20.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.7%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 87.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 13.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2011
from 49.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.7%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.9%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
Female
47.1%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.1%
−73.7 ptssince 2013
from 82.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Franklinton, North Carolina?

Franklinton, North Carolina has about 2,456 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Franklinton, North Carolina earns about $45,938 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 $102,500, and the typical rent is about $793 a month.

How educated are people in Franklinton, North Carolina?

About 21.7% 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 15.1% 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 841 residents, a change of about 52 percent over that period.

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

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