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Franklin, NC

Population
4,403
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
2,121 ft
Median Home Value
$195,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$725/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$47,888
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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Franklin in context.

OverallBest places in North CarolinaPopulation rankingHighest population places in North CarolinaNearest larger communityClemson, South Carolina47 miles away · 18,941 residents.

About Franklin

Franklin is a town and the county seat of Macon County, North Carolina, situated within the Nantahala National Forest. Developed around the historic thousand-year-old Nikwasi Cherokee platform mound and hosting the Scottish Tartans Museum, the community of approximately 4,268 is a major hub for Appalachian Trail hikers and is served by Macon County Schools.

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Lower FEMA County Heat-Wave Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingSmall Town FitA+100.0rating

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