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Franklin, NC vs Fort Payne, AL

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- Fort Payne is 0% more densely populated than Franklin.
- People are 19.4% more likely to be married in Fort Payne.
- The Median Age is 11.6 years younger in Fort Payne.
 Franklin, NCFort Payne, ALUnited States
 Population  Unlock14,730329,725,481
 Female Population45.3%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population54.7%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock39.838.4
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 Population - 20103,888  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock12,938285,036,114
 Population - 19902,873  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock8.5%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now43.4%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock262.293.4
 Land Area4.9  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.4264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Franklin, NCFort Payne, ALUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.2%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.8%6.1%
 Age 10 to 145.4%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.9%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.8%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock6.0%5.2%
 Age 25 to 345.8%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock13.1%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.7%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock8.2%6.7%
 Age 60 to 648.9%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock11.3%9.6%
 Age 75 to 849.3%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.5%1.9%
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 Race
 Franklin, NCFort Payne, ALUnited States
 White75.5%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock2.9%12.2%
 Asian0.2%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock1.4%0.4%
 Two or More Races5.0%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock17.9%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Franklin, NCFort Payne, ALUnited States
 Married Population43.8%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock48.8%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.7%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock47.7%50.2%
 Never Married24.8%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock18.3%10.8%
 Widowed16.0%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.582.60
 Households2,047  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock3,50180,755,759
     Married couple, w/children23.8%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock41.7%42.9%
 Non Family Households881  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock15.2%15.8%
     Single householder, no children27.0%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Franklin    4 Reviews
James · Key Biscayne, FL
Best mountain town in USA
Over 2 years ago

Great mountain town. Friendly people and lots to do.  More

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Cindy · Franklin, NC
Small town atmosphere
Over 10 years ago

I agree with some of the posts on here saying that Franklin is more than willing to take your money, but it's difficult to fit in if you 'aren't from around here, are  More

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Bp · Otto, NC
Franklin is not for anyone other than natives!
Over 14 years ago

Franklin will welcome you if you are a vacationer but move here and it is a whole different story. We are one of those families that would vacation here every year and  More

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Reviews for Fort Payne    2 Reviews
Jim  · Fort Payne, AL
Fort Payne, AL
Over 11 years ago

Slow paced, pretty topography, close to  More

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rita · Fort Payne, AL
quality of life
Over 12 years ago

great place to live. people are friendly once they get to know you. very tight knit community. low crime, great weather. no employment. awesome beauty! relocated from  More

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