Franklin Town, North Carolina

Franklin Town is a one of the Macon County, North Carolina, located in Southern Region (South Atlantic) of United States. According to the latest population census dating back to 2000, the Franklin Town is home to 3490 inhabitants. Its population in July 2008 was estimated to be about 3967, making it North Carolina's 171st largest. Its area is just over 3.86 mi˛ (10 square kilometre), of which, 3.83 square miles (9.92 square kilometre) of it is land and 0.03 square miles (0.08 square kilometre) of it is water, making it North Carolina's 227th largest by total area.

As of the census of 2000, there were 3490 people, 1627 households, and 900 families residing in the town. The population density was 911.2 people per square mile (351.82/km˛), making it the 235th most densely populated town in North Carolina. There were 1916 housing units at an average density of 500.3 per square mile (193.17/km˛). The average household size was 2.08 persons, and the average family size was 2.79 persons. The population's age distribution was 21.3% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 24.1% from 25 to 44, 23% from 45 to 64, and 23.5% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 79.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 74.8 males. The median age was 42.3 years, the median age of male residents at 37.5 and the median age of female residents at 46.4. The racial makeup of the town was 3330 White, 69 Black or African American, 11 American Indian, 22 Asian, 1 Native Hawaiian, 40 from two or more races and 17 Ohter races.

Franklin town North Carolina Population 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Population 2000-2008
Franklin town North Carolina School Enrollment
School Enrollment 2000
Franklin Town North Carolina GDP
GDP 2000

The median income for a household in the town was $21534, it is the 52nd poorest town in terms of median household income. The median income for a family in the town was $30426, it is the 87th poorest town in terms of median family income. The per capita income for the town was $15129, it is 194th poorest town by per capita income in North Carolina. The median income is $17077, The median income for males was $21461 versus $12987 for females.

In 2000, 704 pupils and students, of which 50.14% are male and 49.86% are female, 20.17% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 8.1% nursery or pri school, 7.24% kindergarten, 54.26% elementary school, 16.9% high school and 13.49% College graduate school.

YearPopulation
April 2000 census3490
April 2000 Estimate3824
July 2000 Estimate3835
July 2001 Estimate3849
July 2002 Estimate3861
July 2003 Estimate3874
July 2004 Estimate3887
July 2005 Estimate3894
July 2006 Estimate3922
July 2007 Estimate3945
July 2008 Estimate3967
SchoolMaleFemaleTotal
Nursery school461157
Kindergarten381351
Elementary school182200382
High school5564119
College or graduate school326395
PlaceMedian household incomeMedian family incomePer capita income
Franklin town, North Carolina$21534$30426$15129
Macon County, North Carolina$32139$37381$18642
North Carolina, United States$39184$46335$20307
United States$41994$50046$21587