Town · North Carolina
Franklinton, North Carolina
Franklinton, town, in Franklin County, North Carolina. Franklinton had 2,890 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 17.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 2,456 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,645 (±35). GEOID 3724720.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,890
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,456 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,645 ±35
Median household income
$59,464
±$16,678 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $72,388
Median home value
$249,100
±$29,343 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $288,900
Median gross rent
$963
±$161 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $1,228
Where is Franklinton and what county is it in?
Franklinton is a town in Franklin County, North Carolina. It covers 1.9 square miles of land, 1,322 residents per square mile in 2020.
Franklinton is in the Raleigh-Cary, NC metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Franklinton, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 2,890 people lived in Franklinton on July 1, 2025, up 17.7% since 2020, faster than North Carolina (+7.2%). The 2020 Census counted 2,456 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,645 (±35).
| Measure | Franklinton | Franklin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,645 ±35 | 74,386 | no clear change |
| Households | 973 ±202 | 28,529 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.72 ±0.55 | 2.56 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,122 ±228 | 31,767 | no clear change |
Franklinton's population since 2000
From 1,745 in 2000 to 2,890 in 2025: up 65.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Franklinton as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Franklinton?
The median resident of Franklinton is 38.4 years old; 26.5% are under 18 and 13.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 55.7%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 35.8%.
| Measure | Franklinton | Franklin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.4 ±8.1 | 41.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 26.5% ±8.0 pts | 21.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 13.8% ±4.4 pts | 17.5% | – |
| Male | 50.9% ±5.0 pts | 49.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.0% ±3.4 pts | 11.2% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 55.7% ±13.2 pts | 60.7% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 35.8% ±10.7 pts | 22.5% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.8% ±1.7 pts | 1.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.5% ±3.8 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.6 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.1% ±1.3 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.4% ±1.7 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.6% ±2.3 pts | 8.1% | – |
| With a disability | 16.7% ±6.3 pts | 16.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.1% ±5.2 pts | 9.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 85.8% ±5.3 pts | 88.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 25.4% ±7.6 pts | 27.0% | +12.5 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 11.9% ±5.2 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.1% ±4.7 pts | 92.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.4% ±3.1 pts | 1.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Franklinton earn?
Half of Franklinton's 973 households earn less than $59,464 a year (±$16,678), against $74,240 in Franklin County and $72,388 in North Carolina. In 2015-2019 it was $48,019 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 17.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Franklinton | Franklin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $59,464 ±$16,678 | $74,240 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $80,300 ±$17,985 | $92,255 | – |
| Per capita income | $32,833 ±$10,905 | $36,103 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 17.2% ±7.3 pts | 11.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 15.7% ±13.9 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 15.1% ±7.0 pts | 12.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 92.3% ±4.8 pts | 93.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.0% ±7.2 pts | 89.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Franklinton?
Owners occupy 62.4% of Franklinton's occupied homes and renters 37.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $249,100 by its owner (±$29,343). The median renter pays $963 a month including utilities, and 63.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Franklinton | Franklin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $249,100 ±$29,343 | $284,300 | +$126,154 |
| Median gross rent | $963 ±$161 | $1,083 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 63.6% ±17.8 pts | 46.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,822 ±$284 | $1,622 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 62.4% ±9.7 pts | 78.6% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 37.6% ±9.7 pts | 21.4% | – |
| Housing units | 1,122 ±228 | 31,767 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.3% ±3.5 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±11.0 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 75.3% ±8.3 pts | 71.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 7.3% ±4.0 pts | 23.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 5.2% ±4.1 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 11.1% ±6.1 pts | 18.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 26.6% ±8.6 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.6% ±1.8 pts | 3.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Franklinton work and get to work?
71.3% of Franklinton's workers drive alone and 19.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 33.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 9.6%.
| Measure | Franklinton | Franklin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 56.6% ±6.6 pts | 61.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 9.6% ±6.0 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 71.3% ±10.8 pts | 76.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.9% ±5.6 pts | 9.6% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±4.0 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 1.6% ±2.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 19.9% ±10.5 pts | 12.5% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 33.4 min ±3.9 | 33.3 min | +9.1 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Franklinton?
1 census tract lies mostly in Franklinton, and 3 more reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 604.03Franklin County | 2,368 | $53,718 |
| Tract 604.04Franklin County | 3,459 | $60,313 |
| Tract 604.01Franklin County | 2,959 | $67,889 |
| Tract 605.01Franklin County | 11,491 | $95,195 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Franklinton) · Census block assignment files
How does Franklinton compare with other places in North Carolina?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Franklinton is the 6,449th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 221st-most populous of 549 in North Carolina.
Franklinton ranks 243rd of 434 places in North Carolina with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 221st | 549 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 28th | 331 |
| Residents per square mile | 104th | 443 |
| Median household income | 243rd | 434 |
| Per capita income | 228th | 443 |
| Median home value | 207th | 438 |
| Median gross rent | 221st | 395 |
| Poverty rate | 150th | 341 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 225th | 421 |
| Median age | 285th | 442 |
| Owner-occupied share | 264th | 443 |
| Work from home | 80th | 279 |
| Travel time to work | 28th | 439 |
Franklinton's figures with every place in North Carolina (CSV)
Every place in North Carolina, sortable · Compare Franklinton with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Franklinton?
17 of the 57 figures for Franklinton on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Franklinton are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Franklinton.