Franklin is a very small town located in the state of North Carolina. With a population of 4,362 people and eight associated neighborhoods, Franklin is the 196th largest community in North Carolina.

As is often the case in a small town, Franklin doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.

The overall education level of Franklin is somewhat higher than in the average US city of 21.84%: 25.63% of adults 25 and older in the town have at least a bachelor's degree.

The per capita income in Franklin in 2022 was $33,501, which is middle income relative to North Carolina and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $134,004 for a family of four. However, Franklin contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.

Franklin is a very ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Franklin home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Franklin residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Franklin include English, Irish, German, European, and Scots-Irish.

The most common language spoken in Franklin is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Italian.