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Franklin, NC


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Franklin, North Carolina

Franklin, North Carolina, in Macon county, is 54 miles SW of Asheville, North Carolina (center to center) and 114 miles NE of Atlanta, Georgia. There are an estimated 3,490 people in the town.

The People and Families of Franklin

In Franklin, about 47% of adults are married. In Franklin, lots of people live on their own. Though there are lots of families, the town isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

Franklin has a larger percentage of females than most places. The town has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Franklin had a median family income of $30,426.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($5,565) in Franklin. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Franklin Housing

Approximately 58% of housing in Franklin is owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Franklin contains many homes that have been built in recent years.

Commuting

In Franklin, 93% of commuters drive to work. The commute to work is less of a chore in the town than other towns.

High Points

Franklin strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Carolina):

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Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
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Comparative Profile of Franklin, NC

Comparing Franklin to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Senior Citizens99
Age of the Population99
Racial Diversity83
Well-Paid Single Women65
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Well-Paid Single Men33
Male Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married13
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults76
People Above Poverty23
People in Middle Class or Better22
Median Family Income22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home89
Walking and Biking to Work76
Public Transportation Use66

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Housing Recently Built98
Affordability of Property Taxes78
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals66
Affordability of Rents46

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime46
Low Property Crime37

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