Franklinton, NC Demographics

A map of Franklinton's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,474	1,121	55.7%	45.6%
Black	947	1,012	35.8%	41.2%
Multiracial	120	119	4.5%	4.8%
Hispanic	79	166	3.0%	6.8%
Asian	22	22	0.8%	0.9%
Native American/Other	3	16	0.1%	0.7%

Franklinton, North Carolina has an estimated population of 2,645, an increase from the 2,456 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 55.7% White, 35.8% Black, 4.5% Multiracial, 3.0% Hispanic, 0.8% Asian, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Franklinton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Franklinton has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Franklinton, that probability was 61.5% in 2020 and 55.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Franklinton is ranked the 292nd 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). Franklinton was ranked the 284th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Franklinton's White Population

1,474 residents of Franklinton, or 55.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Franklinton is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Franklinton ranks 614th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Franklinton's White population has grown by an estimated 31.5%. White residents' share of Franklinton's population has increased from 45.6% to 55.7%.

Franklinton is more White than neighboring Louisburg (41.7% White). Franklinton is less White than neighboring Youngsville (67.9% White), Kittrell (68.4% White), Wake Forest (64.6% White), and Rolesville (57.7% White).

Franklinton's Black Population

947 residents of Franklinton, or 35.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Franklinton is significantly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Franklinton ranks 124th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Franklinton's Black population has declined by an estimated 6.4%. Black residents' share of Franklinton's population has decreased from 41.2% to 35.8%.

Franklinton is more Black than neighboring Youngsville (24.7% Black), Kittrell (14% Black), Wake Forest (19.5% Black), and Rolesville (29.5% Black). Franklinton is less Black than neighboring Louisburg (46.2% Black).

Franklinton's Asian Population

22 residents of Franklinton, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Franklinton is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Franklinton ranks 296th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Franklinton's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of Franklinton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Franklinton is more Asian than neighboring Kittrell (0% Asian). Franklinton is less Asian than neighboring Youngsville (1% Asian), Wake Forest (2.9% Asian), Louisburg (2.4% Asian), and Rolesville (1.3% Asian).

Franklinton's Hispanic Population

79 residents of Franklinton, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Franklinton is lower than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Franklinton ranks 345th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Franklinton's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 52.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Franklinton's population has decreased from 6.8% to 3.0%.

Franklinton is more Hispanic than neighboring Kittrell (0% Hispanic). Franklinton is less Hispanic than neighboring Youngsville (4.5% Hispanic), Wake Forest (9% Hispanic), Louisburg (8.4% Hispanic), and Rolesville (6.8% Hispanic).

Franklinton's Native American/Other Population

3 residents of Franklinton, 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 Franklinton is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Franklinton ranks 467th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Franklinton's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 81.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Franklinton's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.1%.

Franklinton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Kittrell (0% Native American/Other), and Rolesville (0% Native American/Other). Franklinton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Youngsville (0.3% Native American/Other), Wake Forest (0.3% Native American/Other), and Louisburg (0.2% Native American/Other).

Franklinton's Multiracial Population

120 residents of Franklinton, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Franklinton is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Franklinton ranks 153rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Franklinton's Multiracial population has remained roughly the same. Multiracial residents' share of Franklinton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.5%.

Franklinton is more Multiracial than neighboring Youngsville (1.7% Multiracial), Wake Forest (3.6% Multiracial), and Louisburg (1% Multiracial). Franklinton is less Multiracial than neighboring Kittrell (17.5% Multiracial), and Rolesville (4.7% 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.