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The Town of Franklin had a population of 4,268 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Franklin is located at latitude 35.1823 and longitude -83.3815 in Macon County. The formal boundaries for the Town of Franklin encompass a land area of 4.85 sq. miles and a water area of 0.09 sq. miles. Macon County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
The Town of Franklin has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The Town of Franklin is located within Township of Franklin, a minor civil division (MCD) of Macon County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,268 (100%) |
| Population Density | 863 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 35 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $47,888 |
| Per Capita Income | $33,501 |
| Median Home Value | $195,000 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 2,527 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,329 (52.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 955 (37.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 243 (9.6%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 2,284 |
| Average Household Size | 1.86 |
| Family Households | 1,270 (55.6%) |
The table below compares Franklin to the other 776 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in North Carolina by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 201 | 74th |
| Population Density | # 300 | 61st |
| Median Household Income | # 568 | 27th |
| Per Capita Income | # 316 | 59th |
| Diversity Index | # 483 | 38th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE North Carolina Census Data Comparison Tool.
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