2023 ACS Census Data · Population 71,962
Franklin County is a mid-sized county in North Carolina with a population of 71,962. The median household income is $71,386, 10% above the national average. The poverty rate is 10.1%, median home value is $240,900, and 24.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Population
71,962
2023 estimate
Rank #774 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$71,386
Household
Rank #951 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$240,900
Owner-occupied
Rank #842 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
24.4%
Adults 25+
Rank #1232 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
50.2%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
5.4%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
9.0%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
6.2%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
17% above North Carolina avg·10% above national avg
Poverty Rate
35% above North Carolina avg·33% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
11% above North Carolina avg·8% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$33,957
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
10.1%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
62.1%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
12% above North Carolina avg·15% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
5% above North Carolina avg·6% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
9% above North Carolina avg·7% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
6% above North Carolina avg·2% below national avg
Housing Units
30,790
Households
27,442
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.6
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,537
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
87.7%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
34 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
3% below North Carolina avg·1% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
0% below North Carolina avg·1% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
11.9%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
11.8%
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