Franklinton, NC

City

Demographics of Franklinton

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

25.5%

Households with Children

30.9%

School Enrollment K-12

367

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.9%
School Age (5-17): 21.6%
Young Adults (18-34): 19.3%
Working Age (35-54): 25.2%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 15.2%
Seniors (65+): 13.8%

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: 14.2%
High School / GED: 34.0%
Some College or Associate's: 26.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 25.4%

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: 19.6%
Single Parents: 11.3%
Couples & Adults: 38.0%
Living Alone: 31.0%

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: 55.7%
Hispanic or Latino: 3.0%
Asian: 0.8%
Black or African American: 35.8%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.5%
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

White Population by Ancestry

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

European: 39.5%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 60.5%

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: 63.9%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.4%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 35.7%

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: 70.6%
Born in Other U.S. State: 27.8%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.5%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.9%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.3%

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: 98.7%
Spanish: 0.3%
European & Indo-European: 0.0%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.7%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.4%

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: 4.0%
Elementary (1-4): 8.3%
Middle School (5-8): 5.1%
High School (9-12): 8.3%
College / Graduate: 5.7%
Not Enrolled: 68.7%

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

Nearby Neighborhoods in Franklinton

Neighborhood

Franklin, NC

Katesville / Mitchiners Crossroads

Needmore / Bella Terra

Mays Crossroads / Grandiflora

Popes Crossroads / Pocomoke

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