Franklin County, NC

County

Cities in Franklin County

Neighborhoods in Franklin County

Neighborhood

Franklin, NC

Popes Crossroads / Pocomoke

Mays Crossroads / Grandiflora

New Hope / Halls Crossroads

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Franklin

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

27.0%

Households with Children

31.8%

School Enrollment K-12

8,374

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.7%
School Age (5-17): 16.1%
Young Adults (18-34): 20.5%
Working Age (35-54): 26.0%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 14.3%
Seniors (65+): 17.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 11.6%
High School / GED: 29.1%
Some College or Associate's: 32.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 27.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 22.0%
Single Parents: 9.7%
Couples & Adults: 40.2%
Living Alone: 28.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 60.7%
Hispanic or Latino: 11.2%
Asian: 1.1%
Black or African American: 22.5%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 56.0%
Puerto Rican: 5.6%
Cuban: 4.8%
Dominican: 1.4%
Central American: 14.8%
South American: 8.9%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 8.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 37.6%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.3%
Other White: 62.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 63.2%
Sub-Saharan African: 1.3%
Caribbean: 1.8%
Other Black: 33.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 59.0%
Born in Other U.S. State: 34.0%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.9%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 2.6%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 3.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 90.5%
Spanish: 7.6%
European & Indo-European: 1.0%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.6%
Arabic: 0.1%
Other: 0.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.1%
Elementary (1-4): 5.3%
Middle School (5-8): 5.2%
High School (9-12): 5.2%
College / Graduate: 4.7%
Not Enrolled: 77.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources