Franklin & Vance Counties PUMA, NC

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2023 Population

114,323

1.92% 1-year growth

US Senator

Thom Tillis

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Budd

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

40.5

0.978% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

13.4%

1.91% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$60,780

0.647% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$206,800

15.2% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

48,891

5.54% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Franklin & Vance Counties PUMA, NC had a population of 114k people with a median age of 40.5 and a median household income of $60,780. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Franklin & Vance Counties PUMA, NC grew from 112,172 to 114,323, a 1.92% increase and its median household income grew from $60,389 to $60,780, a 0.647% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Franklin & Vance Counties PUMA, NC are White (Non-Hispanic) (52.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (32.5%), Other (Hispanic) (5.51%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.9%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (2.29%).

8.36% of the households in Franklin & Vance Counties PUMA, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.4% of the residents in Franklin & Vance Counties PUMA, NC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Franklin & Vance Counties PUMA, NC are Vance-Granville Community College (594 degrees awarded in 2022) and Louisburg College (117 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Franklin & Vance Counties PUMA, NC was $206,800, and the homeownership rate was 70.5%.

Most people in Franklin & Vance Counties PUMA, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 31.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Franklin & Vance Counties PUMA, NC was 2 cars per household.

Franklin & Vance Counties PUMA, NC borders Southside Planning District Commission & Commonwealth Regional Council PUMA, VA, Granville, Person & Caswell Counties PUMA, NC, Halifax, Hertford, Northampton & Warren Counties PUMA, NC, Nash & Edgecombe Counties--Rocky Mount City PUMA, NC, Wilson, Greene & Johnston (East) Counties--Wilson City PUMA, NC, Wake County (Northeast)--Raleigh City (Northeast), Wake Forest & Rolesville Towns PUMA, NC, and Wake County (East)--Raleigh City (East), Knightdale & Garner (North) Towns PUMA, NC.

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Population & Diversity

Franklin & Vance Counties PUMA, NC is home to a population of 114k people, from which 96.4% are citizens. As of 2023, 5.19% of Franklin & Vance Counties PUMA, NC residents were born outside of the country (5.93k people).

In 2023, there were 1.61 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (59.9k people) in Franklin & Vance Counties PUMA, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 37.2k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 6.3k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Franklin & Vance Counties PUMA, NC are Spanish (7,100 households), Arabic (335 households), and German (314 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

57,418

Women

51.3%

54,600

Men

48.7%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 112,018 inhabitants, with 48.7% men, and 51.3% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

96.4%

2023 Citizenship

96.5%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 96.4% of Franklin & Vance Counties PUMA, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Franklin & Vance Counties PUMA, NC was 96.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Franklin & Vance Counties PUMA, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Franklin & Vance Counties PUMA, NC

White (Non-Hispanic)
59.9k ± 255
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
37.2k ± 710
Other (Hispanic)
6.3k ± 824

10.1%

Hispanic Population

11.5k people

10.1% of the people in Franklin & Vance Counties PUMA, NC are hispanic (11.5k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Franklin & Vance Counties PUMA, NC as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,158 ± 1,360 people
Jamaica
365 ± 468 people
Guatemala
279 ± 410 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Franklin & Vance Counties PUMA, NC was Mexico, the natal country of 3,158 Franklin & Vance Counties PUMA, NC residents, followed by Jamaica with 365 and Guatemala with 279.

Foreign-Born Population

5.19%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

5.93k people

4.99%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

5.6k people

As of 2023, 5.19% of Franklin & Vance Counties PUMA, NC residents (5.93k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Franklin & Vance Counties PUMA, NC was 4.99%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Franklin & Vance Counties PUMA, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
7,100 households (6.6%)
Arabic
335 households (0.312%)
German
314 households (0.292%)

8.36% of the households in Franklin & Vance Counties PUMA, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Franklin & Vance Counties PUMA, NC was Spanish. 6.6% of the households in Franklin & Vance Counties PUMA, NC reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,038 ± 367
Gulf War (2001-)
1,872 ± 375
Gulf War (1990s)
1,042 ± 285

Franklin & Vance Counties PUMA, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.09 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Franklin & Vance Counties PUMA, NC employs 48.9k people. The largest industries in Franklin & Vance Counties PUMA, NC are Construction (4,498 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,132 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,835 people), and the highest paying industries are Accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping & payroll services ($160,898), Other health care services ($108,031), and Air transportation ($106,433).

Males in Franklin & Vance Counties PUMA, NC have an average income that is 1.3 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,472. The income inequality in Franklin & Vance Counties PUMA, NC (measured using the Gini index) is 0.428, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

26,328

Women

49.9%

26,448

Men

50.1%

The workforce of Franklin & Vance Counties PUMA, NC in 2020 was 52,776 people, with 49.9% woman, and 50.1% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Franklin & Vance Counties PUMA, NC.

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Occupations

48.9k

2022 Value

−5.54%

1 Year decline

± −5.54%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Franklin & Vance Counties PUMA, NC declined at a rate of −5.54%, from 51.8k employees to 48.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Franklin & Vance Counties PUMA, NC, are Cashiers (1,881 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,495 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,366 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Franklin & Vance Counties PUMA, NC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for false.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in North Carolina (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

48.9k

2022 Value

−5.54%

1 Year decline

± −5.54%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Franklin & Vance Counties PUMA, NC declined at a rate of −5.54%, from 51.8k employees to 48.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Franklin & Vance Counties PUMA, NC, are Construction (4,498 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,132 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,835 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Franklin & Vance Counties PUMA, NC, though some of these residents may live in Franklin & Vance Counties PUMA, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$44,761

Median earning men ± $2,246

$36,897

Median earning women ± $1,429

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Information ($79,779), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($63,995), and Public Administration ($59,503).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Wholesale Trade ($58,796), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($54,483), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($52,558).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

3.04%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.86M people employed in North Carolina. This represents a 3.04% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.9%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in North Carolina.

Education

In 2022, universities in Franklin & Vance Counties PUMA, NC awarded 711 degrees. The student population of Franklin & Vance Counties PUMA, NC in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 1,226 male students and 2,022 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Franklin & Vance Counties PUMA, NC are White (340 and 48.8%), followed by Black or African American (232 and 33.3%), Hispanic or Latino (54 and 7.75%), and Unknown (37 and 5.31%).

The largest universities in Franklin & Vance Counties PUMA, NC by number of degrees awarded are Vance-Granville Community College (594 and 83.5%) and Louisburg College (117 and 16.5%).

The most popular majors in Franklin & Vance Counties PUMA, NC are Liberal Arts & Sciences (288 and 40.5%), Registered Nursing (45 and 6.33%), and Medical Office Management (42 and 5.91%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Franklin & Vance Counties PUMA, NC, the percentage of applicants admitted was 86.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 26.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 3,248 (37.7% men and 62.3% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 3,248 students enrolled in Franklin & Vance Counties PUMA, NC, 37.7% men and 62.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,307 records, of which 61.1% were women and 38.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
288 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
45 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
28 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Franklin & Vance Counties PUMA, NC was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 288 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Franklin & Vance Counties PUMA, NC according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Vance-Granville Community College
594 degrees awarded
Louisburg College
117 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Vance-Granville Community College with 594 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 282 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Franklin & Vance Counties PUMA, NC, which is 0.657 times less than the 429 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 340 degrees mean that there were 1.47 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 232 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($18,980) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($2,900) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($1,595) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 1.22% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.909% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Franklin & Vance Counties PUMA, NC in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (29.1k), Some college (20.3k), and Secondary Education (15.3k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Franklin & Vance Counties PUMA, NC was $206,800 in 2023, which is 0.682 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $179,500 to $206,800, a 15.2% increase. The homeownership rate in Franklin & Vance Counties PUMA, NC is 70.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Franklin & Vance Counties PUMA, NC have an average commute time of 31.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Franklin & Vance Counties PUMA, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Franklin & Vance Counties PUMA, NC is $60,780. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Franklin & Vance Counties PUMA, NC was Wake County (Southwest)--Apex & Holly Springs Towns PUMA, NC with a value of $143,176, followed by Wake County (Northwest)--Raleigh City (Northwest) & Morrisville Town PUMA, NC and Union County (West)--Indian Trail & Stallings Towns PUMA, NC, with respective values of $139,831 and $123,543.

Housing

Property

$206,800

Median Property Value 2023

±$9,561

$30,662

Median Property Taxes

±$1,420

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Franklin & Vance Counties PUMA, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Franklin & Vance Counties PUMA, NC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

70.5%

Homeownership

2023

65.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 70.5% of the housing units in Franklin & Vance Counties PUMA, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 70.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Franklin & Vance Counties PUMA, NC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Franklin & Vance Counties PUMA, NC was Wake County (Southwest)--Apex & Holly Springs Towns PUMA, NC with a value of $143,176, followed by Wake County (Northwest)--Raleigh City (Northwest) & Morrisville Town PUMA, NC and Union County (West)--Indian Trail & Stallings Towns PUMA, NC, with respective values of $139,831 and $123,543.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Franklin & Vance Counties PUMA, NC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$60,780

Median Household Income

± $2,675

43.5k

Number of Households

± 1,746

In 2023, the median household income of the 43.5k households in Franklin & Vance Counties PUMA, NC grew to $60,780 from the previous year's value of $60,389.

The following chart displays the households in Franklin & Vance Counties PUMA, NC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.428

2022 Wage GINI in Franklin & Vance Counties PUMA, NC

0.42

2021 Wage GINI in Franklin & Vance Counties PUMA, NC

In 2022, the income inequality in Franklin & Vance Counties PUMA, NC was 0.428 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.74% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Franklin & Vance Counties PUMA, NC was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Franklin & Vance Counties PUMA, NC in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Franklin & Vance Counties PUMA, NC across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (79.6%)
Worked At Home (9.95%)
Carpooled (9%)

In 2023, 79.6% of workers in Franklin & Vance Counties PUMA, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.95%) and those who carpooled to work (9%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

31.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Franklin & Vance Counties PUMA, NC have a longer commute time (31.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.79% of the workforce in Franklin & Vance Counties PUMA, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Franklin & Vance Counties PUMA, NC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Franklin & Vance Counties PUMA, NC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Franklin & Vance Counties PUMA, NC have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

13.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Franklin & Vance Counties PUMA, NC (15.1k out of 112k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Franklin & Vance Counties PUMA, NC is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

89% of the population of Franklin & Vance Counties PUMA, NC has health coverage, with 41.3% on employee plans, 20% on Medicaid, 12.9% on Medicare, 13.1% on non-group plans, and 1.77% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see 1413 patients per year on average, which represents a 1% increase from the previous year (1399 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1657 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 336 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

1,413 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in North Carolina

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see an average of 1,413 patients per year. This represents a 1% increase from the previous year (1,399 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in North Carolina in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.1% under 18 years, 19.3% between 18 and 34 years, 39.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.9% were men and 53.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

11%

Uninsured

41.3%

Employer Coverage

20%

Medicaid

12.9%

Medicare

13.1%

Non-Group

1.77%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Franklin & Vance Counties PUMA, NC grew by 1.34% from 10.8% to 11%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Franklin & Vance Counties PUMA, NC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.