Franklin, North Carolina
Franklin: Town in North Carolina, United States
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Franklin is a town located in the county of Macon in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,845 and a population density of 300 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 4,121 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Franklin
| Population : | 4,121 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | North Carolina (United States) |
| County : | Macon County |
| Different from : | Franklin County |
| Phone Area Codes : | 828 |
| Area : | 12.8 km2 |
| Altitude : | 2,119 feet / 646 meters |
| Capital city : | Franklin is capital of Macon County |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 20:25:27 (21st December 2024) |
| Postal code : | 28734 |
| Density : | 322 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 6.7% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Franklin is located at 35°10'56"N 83°22'54"W (35.1823200, -83.3815400).
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Official website of Franklin
Demographics
The population of Franklin increased by 6.7% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 3,845 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,879 | 0.88% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,870 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,864 | -0.16% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,876 | 0.31% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,905 | 0.74% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,924 | 0.48% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,961 | 0.93% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,038 | 1.91% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,105 | 1.63% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,121 | 0.39% | estimation process |
Franklin zip code is 28734.
County name: Macon, County
fips: 37113
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Other Places in Franklin
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People born in Franklin (5)
People born in Franklin, including basketball player Lee Scruggs, football player Shawn Bryson, politician James L. Robinson, .
List
- Jim Roland (American baseball player) he was born in 14/12/1942
- Samuel Lyle Rogers (American government official) he was born in 01/01/1859
Schools in Franklin
College & universities near Franklin, NC
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200004 | Western Carolina University | Cullowhee (NC) | 28723-9646 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Franklin, NC
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| TCA | Toccoa | 47 North Alexander St. | RAIL |
| CSN | Clemson | Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave. | RAIL |
| GRV | Greenville | 1120 West Washington Street | RAIL |
| GNS | Gainesville | 116 Industrial Boulevard | RAIL |
Post offices near Franklin
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin Post Office | Franklin (NC) | 28734 |
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- Franklin , Texas city in Robertson County, Texas, United States with a population of 1,643 people.
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- Franklin , Maine town in Hancock County, Maine, United States with a population of 1,567 people.
- Franklin , Vermont city in Franklin County, Idaho, United States with a population of 1,435 people.
- Franklin , Indiana city in Johnson County, Indiana, United States with a population of 1,228 people.
- Franklin , Wisconsin third-class city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin with a population of 1,190 people.
- Franklin , Georgia city in Heard County, Georgia, USA with a population of 958 people.
- Franklin , Nebraska city in Franklin County, Idaho, United States with a population of 899 people.
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- Franklin , Pennsylvania borough in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, USA with a population of 774 people.
- Franklin , Illinois village in Illinois, USA with a population of 753 people.
- Franklin , West Virginia town in West Virginia, United States with a population of 638 people.
- Franklin , Alabama town in Macon County, Alabama, United States with a population of 512 people.
- Franklin , South Dakota township in Lake County, South Dakota with a population of 340 people.
- Franklin , Kansas unincorporated community in southeastern Kansas, USA with a population of 296 people.
- Franklin , Arkansas city in Arkansas, USA with a population of 191 people.
- Franklin , Iowa city in Lee County, Iowa, United States with a population of 132 people.
- Franklin , Missouri city in Howard County, Missouri, United States with a population of 93 people.
Other cities in Macon County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Macon County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Highlands | 984 | Human settlement in North Carolina, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Franklin distances to largest North Carolina cities
