Franklinville, North Carolina facts for kids
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Franklinville, North Carolina
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Location of Franklinville, North Carolina
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| Country | United States | |
| State | North Carolina | |
| County | Randolph | |
| Incorporated | 1847 | |
| Named for | Jesse Franklin | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1.64 sq mi (4.24 km2) | |
| • Land | 1.62 sq mi (4.20 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km2) | |
| Elevation | 453 ft (138 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,197 | |
| • Density | 737.98/sq mi (285.01/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code |
27248
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| Area code(s) | 336 | |
| FIPS code | 37-24740 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406522 | |
| Website | www.franklinvillenc.org/ | |
Franklinville is a small town located in Randolph County, North Carolina, in the United States. It's a quiet community with a rich past. In 2020, about 1,197 people lived there.
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History of Franklinville
Franklinville has an interesting history. The town was officially recognized in 1847.
Historic Places in Franklinville
The Franklinville Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. This means it's a special area with old buildings and places that are important to the town's history. It helps protect these sites for future generations.
Geography of Franklinville
Franklinville is located in North Carolina. The town covers a total area of about 4.24 square kilometers (1.64 square miles). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.
Population and People
Understanding the population helps us learn about a town. Here's how Franklinville's population has changed over the years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 366 | — | |
| 1920 | 631 | — | |
| 1930 | 676 | 7.1% | |
| 1940 | 851 | 25.9% | |
| 1950 | 778 | −8.6% | |
| 1960 | 686 | −11.8% | |
| 1970 | 794 | 15.7% | |
| 1980 | 607 | −23.6% | |
| 1990 | 666 | 9.7% | |
| 2000 | 1,258 | 88.9% | |
| 2010 | 1,164 | −7.5% | |
| 2020 | 1,197 | 2.8% | |
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Who Lives in Franklinville?
In 2000, there were 1,258 people living in Franklinville. These people lived in 441 households, which are like homes or apartments. About 324 of these households were families.
The town is a mix of different backgrounds. Most residents were White, with a significant number of African American and Hispanic or Latino people also living there. There were also smaller groups of Native American and Asian residents.
Age Groups in Franklinville
The population of Franklinville includes people of all ages. In 2000, about 31.9% of the people were under 18 years old. This means a good portion of the town's population was made up of children and teenagers. The average age in Franklinville was 28 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Franklinville para niños
