Franklin, NC Demographics

A map of Franklin's Population by Race

Franklin, North Carolina has an estimated population of 4,268, a slight increase from the 4,175 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 79.6% White, 9.0% Hispanic, 6.4% Multiracial, 4.2% Black, 0.7% Asian, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Franklin, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Franklin has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than North Carolina overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Franklin, that probability was 38.2% in 2020 and 35.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Franklin is ranked the 201st most populous place in North Carolina, out of 776 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Franklin was ranked the 195th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Franklin's White Population

3,397 residents of Franklin, or 79.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Franklin is significantly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Franklin ranks 317th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Franklin's White population has grown by an estimated 6.0%. White residents' share of Franklin's population has increased from 76.8% to 79.6%.

Franklin is more White than neighboring Sky Valley (72.3% White), and Dillsboro (67.7% White). Franklin is less White than neighboring Dillard (82.2% White), Forest Hills (81.5% White), and Highlands (86.8% White).

Franklin's Black Population

178 residents of Franklin, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Franklin is significantly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Franklin ranks 664th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Franklin's Black population has grown by an estimated 256.0%. Black residents' share of Franklin's population has increased from 1.2% to 4.2%.

Franklin is more Black than neighboring Sky Valley (0% Black), Dillard (0% Black), and Forest Hills (0.6% Black). Franklin is less Black than neighboring Highlands (5.2% Black), and Dillsboro (7.2% Black).

Franklin's Asian Population

32 residents of Franklin, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Franklin is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Franklin ranks 214th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Franklin's Asian population has declined by an estimated 36.0%. Asian residents' share of Franklin's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.7%.

Franklin is more Asian than neighboring Dillard (0% Asian), Forest Hills (0% Asian), and Dillsboro (0% Asian). Franklin is less Asian than neighboring Sky Valley (23.2% Asian), and Highlands (1.5% Asian).

Franklin's Hispanic Population

386 residents of Franklin, or 9.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Franklin is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Franklin ranks 86th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Franklin's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 43.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Franklin's population has decreased from 16.3% to 9.0%.

Franklin is more Hispanic than neighboring Sky Valley (2.9% Hispanic), Forest Hills (6.1% Hispanic), Highlands (5.9% Hispanic), and Dillsboro (7.7% Hispanic). Franklin is less Hispanic than neighboring Dillard (16% Hispanic).

Franklin's Native American/Other Population

3 residents of Franklin, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Franklin is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Franklin ranks 309th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Franklin's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 91.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Franklin's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.1%.

Franklin is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sky Valley (0% Native American/Other), and Dillard (0% Native American/Other). Franklin is less Native American/Other than neighboring Forest Hills (1.2% Native American/Other), Highlands (0.2% Native American/Other), and Dillsboro (5.1% Native American/Other).

Franklin's Multiracial Population

272 residents of Franklin, or 6.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Franklin is slightly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Franklin ranks 408th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Franklin's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 80.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Franklin's population has increased from 3.6% to 6.4%.

Franklin is more Multiracial than neighboring Sky Valley (1.5% Multiracial), Dillard (1.8% Multiracial), and Highlands (0.5% Multiracial). Franklin is less Multiracial than neighboring Forest Hills (10.6% Multiracial), and Dillsboro (12.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.