Franklin is a town located in Macon County North Carolina. Franklin has a 2024 population of 4,376. Franklin is currently growing at a rate of 1.11% annually and its population has increased by 4.61% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,183 in 2020.
The average household income in Franklin is $55,084 with a poverty rate of 22.94%. The median age in Franklin is 48 years: 47 years for males, and 49.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Franklin was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,442 | 82.27% |
| Two or more races | 409 | 9.78% |
| Other race | 275 | 6.57% |
| Black or African American | 41 | 0.98% |
| Asian | 13 | 0.31% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,964 | 2.12 | 57 | 43 |
| Non Family | 856 | 1.06 | 46.1 | 53.9 |
| Married | 694 | 2.75 | 83.4 | 16.6 |
| Female | 243 | 3.87 | 46.1 | 53.9 |
| Male | 171 | 2.38 | 19.3 | 80.7 |
2.85
Average Family Size
2.12
Average Household Size
57.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 369 | 12.46% |
| Associates Degree | 320 | 10.8% |
| Bachelors Degree | 489 | 16.51% |
| Graduate Degree | 136 | 4.59% |
| High School Graduate | 711 | 24% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 198 | 6.68% |
| Some College | 739 | 24.95% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,487 | 2,124 | 507 |
| Hispanic | 356 | 156 | 60 |
| Other Race | 125 | 11 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 73 | 69 | 48 |
| Black | 36 | 36 | 0 |
| Asian | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Native American | 4 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,690 | $53,692 | $26,908 |
| Graduate Degree | $60,625 | $0 | $60,208 |
| High School Graduate | $27,054 | $39,375 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,528 | $34,266 | $21,800 |
| Overall | $36,173 | $46,413 | $23,944 |
| Some College | $36,484 | $52,404 | $22,305 |
$36,173
Average Earnings
$46,413
Average Male
$23,944
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
84.4% of Franklin residents speak only English, while 15.6% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 15.6% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,046 | 398 | 13.07% |
| Hispanic | 746 | 360 | 48.26% |
| Multiple | 409 | 265 | 64.79% |
| Other | 275 | 145 | 52.73% |
22.94%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.9%
Male Poverty Rate
18.74%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Franklin is Multiple, with 64.79% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Franklin is White, with 13.07% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 12.01%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.64%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.56%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26.46% |
| High School | 21.1% |
| Some College | 10.86% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.04% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 44.19% |
| Female Employed | 13.75% |
| Male Employed | 5.16% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $56,852 | $69,501 |
| Households | $38,947 | $55,084 |
| Married Families | $74,300 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $22,500 | $34,529 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.4%
Male Marriage Rate
38.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
370
Number of Veterans
359
Male Veterans
11
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 221 |
| Korea | 17 |
| Second Gulf War | 6 |
| First Gulf War | 6 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 190 |
| 75+ | 100 |
| 55 to 64 | 80 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 370 | 12.65% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
24.86%
Veteran Poverty Rate
63.24%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
50.8%
Labor Force Participation
48.6%
Employment Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
45.87%
Born in Franklin
88.67%
Native Born
11.33%
Foreign Born
9.58%
Non Citizen
1.74%
Naturalized
88.67% of Franklin residents were born in the United States, with 45.87% having been born in North Carolina. 9.58% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,617 | 48 | 1.05% |
| 2028 | 4,569 | 48 | 1.06% |
| 2027 | 4,521 | 49 | 1.1% |
| 2026 | 4,472 | 48 | 1.08% |
| 2025 | 4,424 | 48 | 1.1% |
| 2024 | 4,376 | 48 | 1.11% |
| 2023 | 4,328 | 48 | 1.12% |
| 2022 | 4,280 | 48 | 1.13% |
| 2021 | 4,232 | 49 | 1.17% |
| 2020 | 4,183 | 91 | 2.22% |
| 2019 | 4,092 | 57 | 1.41% |
| 2018 | 4,035 | 69 | 1.74% |
| 2017 | 3,966 | 36 | 0.92% |
| 2016 | 3,930 | 20 | 0.51% |
| 2015 | 3,910 | 28 | 0.72% |
| 2014 | 3,882 | 12 | 0.31% |
| 2013 | 3,870 | -5 | -0.13% |
| 2012 | 3,875 | -8 | -0.21% |
| 2011 | 3,883 | -5 | -0.13% |
| 2010 | 3,888 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,490 | 617 | 21.48% |
| 1990 | 2,873 | 233 | 8.83% |
| 1980 | 2,640 | -1,977 | -42.82% |