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.Unlike some towns, Franklin isn’t mainly white- or blue-collar. Instead, the most prevalent occupations for people in Franklin are a mix of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Franklin is a town of service providers, sales and office workers, and professionals. There are especially a lot of people living in Franklin who work in office and administrative support (16.49%), food service (11.52%), and maintenance occupations (6.93%). 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.
