Franklin County Summary

Life in Franklin County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Franklin County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Franklin County:

  • The population in Franklin County is 69,680.

  • The median home value in Franklin County is $345,150.

  • The median income in Franklin County is $70,493.

  • The median rent in Franklin County is $971.

  • The unemployment rate in Franklin County is 5.9%.

  • The poverty rate in Franklin County is 9.7%.

  • The average high in Franklin County is 76.1° and there are 114.2 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Franklin County

List Of Cities & Towns in Franklin County

Wake Forest, NC Population 48,047

Lake Royale, NC Population 3,358

Louisburg, NC Population 3,099

Franklinton, NC Population 2,477

Youngsville, NC Population 2,421

Bunn, NC Population 478

Centerville, NC Population 0

Map Of Franklin County

Franklin County, NC Weather

  • The average high in Franklin County is 76.1°.

  • There are 88.87 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 114.2 inches of rain each year with 2.2 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:16 hours of sun each day in Franklin County.

StatFranklin County
Mean High76.1
Nice Days88.87
Rainfall114.2
Snowfall2.2
Sunny_hours5:16
76.1°
Average High
114.2
Inches of Rain

Franklin County Photos

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Franklin County Demographics

Population over time in Franklin County

The current population in Franklin County is 69,680. The population has increased 1.9% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 67,598 -0.6%
2021 68,027 2.5%
2020 66,362 -

Gender in Franklin County

  • Franklin County is 50.0% female with 34,853 female residents.

  • Franklin County is 50.0% male with 34,827 male residents.

Female
50.0% (34,853)
Male
50.0% (34,827)
Gender Franklin County NC USA
Female 50.0% 51.0% 50.4%
Male 50.0% 49.0% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Franklin County

Franklin County is:

  • 62.4% White with 43,502 White residents.

  • 23.5% African American with 16,369 African American residents.

  • 0.3% American Indian with 211 American Indian residents.

  • 0.6% Asian with 452 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 2 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.3% Other with 228 Other residents.

  • 3.4% Two Or More with 2,379 Two Or More residents.

  • 9.4% Hispanic with 6,537 Hispanic residents.

White
62.4% (43,502)
African American
23.5% (16,369)
American Indian
0.3% (211)
Asian
0.6% (452)
Hawaiian
0.0% (2)
Other
0.3% (228)
Two Or More
3.4% (2,379)
Hispanic
9.4% (6,537)

Table: Franklin County By Race

Race Franklin County NC USA
White 62.4% 61.7% 58.9%
African American 23.5% 20.6% 12.1%
American Indian 0.3% 0.9% 0.6%
Asian 0.6% 3.1% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.3% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.4% 3.3% 3.5%
Hispanic 9.4% 10.0% 18.7%

Household Income For Franklin County, North Carolina

  • 3.5% of households in Franklin County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.7% of households in Franklin County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 8.1% of households in Franklin County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 7.6% of households in Franklin County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 12.6% of households in Franklin County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.6% of households in Franklin County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 14.8% of households in Franklin County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 19.6% of households in Franklin County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 7.0% of households in Franklin County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 5.4% of households in Franklin County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
3.5% (2,424)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.7% (2,605)
$15,000 to $24,999
8.1% (5,648)
$25,000 to $34,999
7.6% (5,287)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.6% (8,796)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.6% (12,278)
$75,000 to $99,999
14.8% (10,346)
$100,000 to $149,999
19.6% (13,639)
$150,000 to $199,999
7.0% (4,900)
$200,000 or more
5.4% (3,750)
Income Franklin County NC USA
Less than $10,000 3.5% 5.1% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.7% 4.3% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 8.1% 8.1% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.6% 8.5% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.6% 12.3% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.6% 17.3% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 14.8% 12.9% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 19.6% 15.9% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 7.0% 7.2% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 5.4% 8.5% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Franklin County for adults over 25

  • 5.0% of adults in Franklin County completed < 9th grade.

  • 8.0% of adults in Franklin County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 29.0% of adults in Franklin County completed high school / ged.

  • 23.0% of adults in Franklin County completed some college.

  • 11.0% of adults in Franklin County completed associate's degree.

  • 16.0% of adults in Franklin County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 6.0% of adults in Franklin County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Franklin County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Franklin County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
5% (3,484)
9-12th Grade
8% (5,574)
High School / GED
28% (20,207)
Some College
23% (16,026)
Associate's Degree
11% (7,664)
Bachelor's Degree
16% (11,148)
Master's Degree
6% (4,180)
Professional Degree
1% (696)
Doctorate Degree
1% (696)
Education Franklin County NC USA
< 9th Grade 5% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 8% 7% 6%
High School / GED 28% 25% 26%
Some College 23% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 11% 10% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 16% 21% 21%
Master's Degree 6% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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