Franklin
- County:
- Macon County
- County Seat:
- Yes
- Area (mi²):
- 4.943
- State:
- North Carolina
Franklin is a town located in Macon County, North Carolina. Franklin has a 2026 population of 4,362. It is also the county seat of Macon County. Franklin is currently growing at a rate of 0.65% annually and its population has increased by 4.33% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,181 in 2020.