Franklin County ranks as the 9th fastest growing county in North Carolina. Franklin County is located adjacent to Wake County, one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. The Capitol of North Carolina, Raleigh is located in Wake County. This area has been featured in Money Magazine and U.S News & Reports as one of the best places in the U.S. to live and work.
Between the 1980 and 1990 census, Franklin County grew 21.16%, over twice the national average of 10.27% and close to twice the North Carolina state average 12.7%. Franklin County provides the best of both worlds; closes proximity to a metropolitan area (international airport, major sporting events and cultural activities) or the option to live in a quiet spacious rural setting.