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Franklinton, NC
Town in Franklin County, North Carolina.
Population
2,645
Land area
1.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,424
ZIP codes
0
Franklinton and its ZIP codes
Franklinton at a glance
- Franklinton is about 6.5 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $59,464 a year, 18% less than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $249,100 (14% below North Carolina) and median rent is $963 a month.
Local data for Franklinton, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Franklinton, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,464
Poverty rate
17.2%
Median home value
$249,100
Median rent
$963/mo
Homeownership
62.4%
Bachelor's or higher
25.4%
Median age
38.4
Average commute
33.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (592), German Americans (524), French Americans (108).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Franklin County. PPP loans are for Franklinton.
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,429
14,549 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,112
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$463M
FY 2026, $6,745 per person
How people get to work
Franklinton, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.3%
- Carpooled6.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home19.9%
Average one-way commute: 33.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Franklinton, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
450
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
86
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 28°F
48.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Franklinton, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.4%
U.S. 33.3% +6.1 pts
Diabetes
13.2%
U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts
Smoking
14.6%
U.S. 12.8% +1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.9%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Franklinton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| YoungsvilleTown | 5.2 mi | 2.5 |
| KittrellTown | 8.5 mi | 0.2 |
| LouisburgTown | 8.6 mi | 3.1 |
| Wake ForestTown | 10 mi | 19.9 |
| RolesvilleTown | 12 mi | 7 |
| CreedmoorCity | 13 mi | 5.4 |
| South HendersonCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.8 |
| BunnTown | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| HendersonCity | 16 mi | 8.6 |
| StemTown | 17 mi | 1.2 |
| OxfordCity | 17 mi | 6.4 |
| ButnerTown | 17 mi | 13.8 |
| Lake RoyaleCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 6.5 |
| GormanCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2.8 |
| CentervilleCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.6 |
| RaleighCity | 21 mi | 150.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Franklinton, NC in?
- Franklinton is in Franklin County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Franklinton, NC?
- About 2,645 people live in Franklinton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Franklinton?
- Nearby places include Youngsville (5.2 mi), Kittrell (8.5 mi), Louisburg (8.6 mi), Wake Forest (10 mi), Rolesville (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023