Franklin County, NC Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Franklin County was 74,539, a 3.82% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Franklin County's population was 71,798, an increase of 3.88% compared to a population of 69,115 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Franklin County, NC population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Franklin County increased by 26,911. In this period, the peak population was 74,539 in the year 2022. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 47,628 - -
2001 48,871 1,243 2.61%
2002 50,761 1,890 3.87%
2003 52,154 1,393 2.74%
2004 53,372 1,218 2.34%
2005 54,558 1,186 2.22%
2006 55,808 1,250 2.29%
2007 57,586 1,778 3.19%
2008 59,406 1,820 3.16%
2009 60,485 1,079 1.82%
2010 60,835 350 0.58%
2011 60,945 110 0.18%
2012 61,405 460 0.75%
2013 62,078 673 1.1%
2014 62,694 616 0.99%
2015 63,667 973 1.55%
2016 64,681 1,014 1.59%
2017 66,175 1,494 2.31%
2018 67,646 1,471 2.22%
2019 69,775 2,129 3.15%
2020 69,115 -660 -0.95%
2021 71,798 2,683 3.88%
2022 74,539 2,741 3.82%
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Franklin County, NC population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Franklin County's population increased by 13,207 (27.73%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.

From 2010 to 2020, Franklin County's population increased by 8,280 (13.61%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Franklin County's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Franklin County's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 74,539. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Franklin County's population peaked in year 2022 at 74,539.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Franklin County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 47,628.

Franklin County, NC annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Franklin County grew year by year for 21 years and declined for 1 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Franklin County had an average annual population growth rate of 2.57% per year. Overall the population grew 56.50% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Franklin County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Franklin County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 2.57% per year. In the last two years, the population grew by 5,424. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2021 to 2022, Franklin County's population grew the most with an increase of 2,741 (3.82%).

While from 2019 and 2020, Franklin County's population declined the most with a negative growth of 660 (-0.95%).

Things to know

Is Franklin County, NC population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Franklin County's population increased by 5,424 between 2020 and 2022. The increase was 2,683 (3.88%) between 2020 and 2021; and increase of 2,741 (3.82%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Franklin County, NC changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Franklin County increased by 12,461 (20.07%). The population was highest at 74,539 in the year 2022 and lowest at 62,078 in the year 2013. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 1.97%.

References

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Franklin County, NC Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Franklin County population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Franklin County across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Franklin County was 74,539, a 3.82% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Franklin County population was 71,798, an increase of 3.88% compared to a population of 69,115 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Franklin County increased by 26,911. In this period, the peak population was 74,539 in the year 2022. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Franklin County population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Franklin County is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Franklin County population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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