Franklin County's estimated 2026 population is 85,129 with a growth rate of 3.25% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Franklin County is the 35th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 60,835 and has seen a growth of 39.93% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Franklin County includes 62.99% White, 23.73% Black or African American, 5.89% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (62.99%)
Black or African American (23.73%)
Two or more races (6.21%)
Other race (5.89%)
Asian (0.81%)
Native American (0.37%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 45,327 | 62.99% |
| Black or African American | 17,074 | 23.73% |
| Two or more races | 4,466 | 6.21% |
| Other race | 4,242 | 5.89% |
| Asian | 582 | 0.81% |
| Native American | 269 | 0.37% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2 | 0% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Franklin County's average per capita income is $46,057. Household income levels show a median of $71,386. The poverty rate stands at 10.09%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $95,256 | - |
| Families | $82,705 | $99,877 |
| Households | $71,386 | $87,392 |
| Non Families | $42,270 | $49,514 |
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