Franklin County, North Carolina
NC · FIPS 37069 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 74,386 | — | #759 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $74,240 | -1.2% | #890 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.0 years | +5.4% | #1,806 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $284,300 | +0.9% | #709 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,083 | -6.9% | #762 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.1% | -12.3% | #1,018 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Franklin County has a population of 74,386, making it the #759 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.0 years, which is 5.4% above the national median.
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The median household income in Franklin County is $74,240, ranking #890 out of 3,222 counties — 1.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 11.1% and unemployment stands at 4.6%.
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The median home value in Franklin County is $284,300 (+0.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,083/mo and the homeownership rate is 78.6%.
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90.8% of residents in Franklin County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.0% below the national rate.
About Franklin County, North Carolina
Franklin County, North Carolina has a total population of 74,386, making it the 759th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Franklin County is 41.0 years, which is 5.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Franklin County is $74,240, which ranks #890 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 1.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.1%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6%.
The median home value in Franklin County is $284,300, 0.9% above the national median. Renters in Franklin County pay a median gross rent of $1,083 per month. The homeownership rate is 78.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Franklin County, 27.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 19.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 37.1 min.
Franklin County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 60.7% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (22.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (11.2%).
All data for Franklin County, North Carolina comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.