Franklin County , North Carolina
Population: 71,962 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $71,386 Home $240,900 Rent $988/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 71,962 residents, Franklin County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for North Carolina and neighboring counties alike.
$71,386
Median Income
household
$240,900
Home Value
median
$988/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $71,386 |
| Per Capita Income | $33,957 |
| Poverty Rate | 10.1% |
| Median Home Value | $240,900 |
| Median Gross Rent | $988/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 78.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 21.9% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 71,962 |
| Median Age | 40.9 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 24.4% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
38.3%
Obesity
10.7%
Diabetes
14.8%
Smoking
34.4%
High Blood Pressure
25.0%
No Physical Activity
24.5%
Depression
36.7%
Insufficient Sleep
78.2%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 51.7 · 52th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
70.83
🌀 Hurricane
74.63
🔥 Wildfire
27.04
❄️ Winter Storm
88.26
🌍 Earthquake
54.23
☀️ Drought
78.37
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