Franklin County's estimated 2026 population is 84,144 with a growth rate of 2.57% 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 38.32% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 41 years
Female: 42.7 years
Male: 39.2 years
There are 58,192 adults, (12,988 of whom are seniors) in Franklin County.
Female: 37,538 (50.5%)
Male: 36,848 (49.5%)
The racial composition of Franklin County includes 61.61% White, 23.4% Black or African American, 6.29% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 45,832 | 61.61% |
| Black or African American | 17,406 | 23.4% |
| Two or more races | 5,441 | 7.31% |
| Other race | 4,682 | 6.29% |
| Asian | 832 | 1.12% |
| Native American | 191 | 0.26% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2 | 0% |
Franklin County's average per capita income is $50,026. Household income levels show a median of $74,240. The poverty rate stands at 11.06%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $99,450 | - |
| Families | $86,574 | $105,659 |
| Households | $74,240 | $92,255 |
| Non Families | $42,950 | $52,428 |
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