The Town FilesFranklin County, North Carolina
74,386 people. The median home is worth $284,300 (typical North Carolina town: $228,900) and the median household earns $74,240.
Towns in Franklin County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Royale | 3,392 | $280,400 | $107,806 | 47.9 |
| Louisburg | 3,064 | $262,500 | $38,036 | 37.4 |
People and housing
| Franklin County | Typical North Carolina town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $284,300 | $228,900 |
| Median rent | $1,083 | $969 |
| Median household income | $74,240 | $60,458 |
| Median age | 41.0 | 41.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.0% | 24.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.1% | 14.3% |
Jobs and pay
13,747 jobs in 2024, average pay $57,174 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 450 storm events in Franklin County from 1996 to 2026, with 6 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Franklin County has been included in 23 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3637: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3617: Hurricane Helene |
| August 6, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3608: Tropical Storm Debby |
| October 1, 2022 | Hurricane | EM-3586: Hurricane Ian |
| August 2, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3534: Hurricane Isaias |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4487: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).