Franklin County, North Carolina Demographics 2026
Franklin County, North Carolina has a population of 74,386, the 37th most populous county in North Carolina. The median household income is $74,240 and the median home value is $284,300. The poverty rate is 11.1%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Franklin County Quick Facts
How Franklin County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 71,962 | 74,386 | +3.4% |
| Median household income | $71,386 | $74,240 | +4.0% |
| Median home value | $240,900 | $284,300 | +18.0% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.
State average: 58 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Franklin County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisburg | 3,263 | $38,036 | 34.1% | $262,500 |
| Lake Royale | 3,168 | $107,806 | 7.3% | $280,400 |
| Youngsville | 3,011 | $86,528 | 14.3% | $434,100 |
| Franklinton | 2,645 | $59,464 | 17.2% | $249,100 |
| Bunn | 466 | $68,289 | 6.4% | $256,300 |
| Centerville | 202 | $143,523 | 0.0% | $162,900 |
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Population Overview
Franklin County is located in North Carolina with a total population of 74,386. It is the 37th most populous county out of 100 in North Carolina. The county encompasses 6 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Franklin County is 41.0 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 39.1 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Franklin County is $74,240. This is 3% higher than the state median of $72,388. It is also 8% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.1%. This is 15% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.0%. The unemployment rate is 4.6%. This is 2% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $284,300. Housing costs are 2% lower than the state median of $288,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.8x. 78.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% higher than the state average of 66.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Franklin County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 60.7% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 22.5%. The Asian population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 3.3%.
Education
27.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 24% lower than the state rate of 35.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.4%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Franklin County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against North Carolina and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Franklin County, North Carolina?
Franklin County has a population of 74,386, making it the 37th most populous county in North Carolina.
What is the median income in Franklin County?
The median household income in Franklin County is $74,240 with a poverty rate of 11.1%.
How many cities are in Franklin County, North Carolina?
Franklin County contains 6 Census-designated places.