A town of 2,645, settled in 1839. Healthier than 58% of U.S. towns.
The 3 things Franklinton does most differently from other towns.
1906 · Dr. J.H. Harris House6 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 7 places on the National Register.
2,023 people in 2010; 2,645 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
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Ordered by what stands out in Franklinton. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents leave Franklinton for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Raleigh (24%), Durham (9%) and Wake Forest (5%). Half commute less than 23 miles.
Franklinton beats the North Carolina average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 7.
| What stands out | Franklinton | NC |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 20.7% | 13.9% |
| More adults facing housing insecurity | 14.9% | 12.2% |
| More adults facing a utility shut-off | 9.8% | 8.1% |
The typical Franklinton home is worth about $354,000, about the same as a year ago, 6% above the North Carolina typical home.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 18% of U.S. communities.
Franklinton has mild winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 90°, a January night drops to 29°, and about 2 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
The public schools Franklinton’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 65% of North Carolina’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklinton Elementary | PK–5 | 470 | C− |
| Franklinton Middle | 6–8 | 232 | C− |
Franklinton's reported crime rate is above North Carolina's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. 8 violent crimes were reported in 2024.
Where Franklinton’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
7 places in Franklinton on the National Register of Historic Places.
5 notable people were born in Franklinton.
Town in North Carolina, United States
Franklinton is a town in Franklin County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 2,456 at the 2020 census.
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