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Franklin town, NC

ZIP 28734 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 28734

28734 has a population of 29,158 with a median age of 48.5 yrs (48.6% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
88.4%+43% vs US avg
x
Black
1.2%-90% vs US avg
x
Asian
1.0%-82% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
10.1%-46% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
19.1%-13% vs US avg
x
18–64
54.4%-12% vs US avg
x
65+
26.5%+63% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
10.2%-9% vs US avg
x
High school
33.5%+28% vs US avg
x
Some college
35.4%+22% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
20.9%-38% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
58.6%+22% vs US avg
x
Never married
20.2%-40% vs US avg
x
Divorced
13.0%+26% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
8.2%
x
Diversity Index
21/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
15.2%+32% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
18.6%+34% vs US avg
x
Veterans
9.4%+57% vs US avg
x
Disability
17.1%+28% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
7.5%-8% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
35.3%+508% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
EnglishAmericanIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 28734

Poverty Rate
15.2%+32% vs US avg
x
Veterans
9.4%+57% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
18.6%+34% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
7.5%-8% vs US avg
x
Disability
17.1%+28% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
13.7%+71% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
10.7%-8% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.2%-98% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
35.3%+508% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population29,158
Median age48.5
Poverty rate15.2%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White88.4%
Hispanic10.1%
Black1.2%
Asian1.0%
Foreign-born18.6%