Franklin County, North Carolina
County
Overview
- County Name
- Franklin County
- State
- North Carolina
- FIPS Code
- 37069
- State FIPS
- 37
- County FIPS
- 069
Geography
- Land Area
- 491.80 sq mi
- Water Area
- 2.77 sq mi
- Total Area
- 494.57 sq mi
- Latitude
- 36.088247
- Longitude
- -78.283082
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 71,826
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 55,786
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 65,606 | 91.3% |
| Hispanic | 6,213 | 8.7% |
| White | 45,371 | 63.2% |
| Black | 16,849 | 23.5% |
| Asian | 664 | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 83 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 37 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 614 | 0.9% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 52,474 | 94.1% |
| Hispanic | 3,315 | 5.9% |
| White | 36,905 | 66.2% |
| Black | 14,189 | 25.4% |
| Asian | 440 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 631 | 1.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 36 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 379 | 0.7% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 74,386
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $73,836
- Poverty Rate
- 10.8%
- Population Below Poverty
- 8,062
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 45,832 | 61.6% |
| Black | 17,406 | 23.4% |
| Asian | 832 | 1.1% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 45,926
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 15,583 | 33.9% |
| Republican | 14,360 | 31.3% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 15,651 | 34.1% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 21,464 | 46.7% |
| Female | 24,408 | 53.1% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 28,886 | 62.9% |
| Hispanic | 2,379 | 5.2% |
| Black | 11,560 | 25.2% |
| Asian | 289 | 0.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 26,478
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 57.7%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 17,960 | 62.2% |
| Hispanic | 786 | 33.0% |
| Black | 6,047 | 52.3% |
| Asian | 143 | 49.5% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 12,379 | 57.7% |
| Female | 14,095 | 57.7% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 13,277 (25.6%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 14,061 (27.0%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 31,767
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $270,665
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,101
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 77.0%
- Public Transit
- 0.1%
- Work From Home
- 12.3%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 29.4%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.