Economy & Jobs — Franklin, North Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $47,888 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$50,100 |
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| Per Capita Income | $27,002 |
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| Poverty Rate | 12.7% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 2.3% |
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| In Labor Force | 1,836 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 23.7% |
| Arts Food | 18.3% |
| Retail | 13.8% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 54 |
| Real Estate Offices | 45 |
| Physician Offices | 38 |
| Fast Food | 31 |
| Hotels Motels | 19 |
| Auto Repair | 17 |
| Insurance Agencies | 16 |
| Gas Stations | 15 |
| Commercial Banks | 14 |
| Law Offices | 14 |
| General Merchandise | 12 |
| Beauty Salons | 11 |
| Grocery Stores | 10 |
| Dental Offices | 10 |
| Golf Courses Country Clubs | 7 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
