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Franklin, NC vs Lake Lure, NC

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- Lake Lure is 0% more densely populated than Franklin.
- People are 57.4% more likely to be married in Lake Lure.
- The Median Age is 10.5 years older in Lake Lure.
 Franklin, NCLake Lure, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock1,500329,725,481
 Female Population45.3%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population54.7%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock61.938.4
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 Population - 20103,888  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock1,027285,036,114
 Population - 19902,873  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock12.3%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now43.4%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock113.993.4
 Land Area4.9  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock1.2264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Franklin, NCLake Lure, NCUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.2%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock3.3%6.1%
 Age 10 to 145.4%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock0.7%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.8%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock0.1%5.2%
 Age 25 to 345.8%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock8.1%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.7%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock9.9%6.7%
 Age 60 to 648.9%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock26.5%9.6%
 Age 75 to 849.3%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.1%1.9%
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 Race
 Franklin, NCLake Lure, NCUnited States
 White75.5%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock0.5%12.2%
 Asian0.2%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races5.0%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock0.3%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Franklin, NCLake Lure, NCUnited States
 Married Population43.8%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock66.5%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.7%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock31.1%50.2%
 Never Married24.8%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock8.2%10.8%
 Widowed16.0%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock1.892.60
 Households2,047  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock49180,755,759
     Married couple, w/children23.8%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock81.3%42.9%
 Non Family Households881  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock3.1%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 Lake Lure    3 Reviews
Ross · Hollywood, FL
The best vacation place I've ever been to!
Over 6 years ago

I was only here on vacation for about a week or so... But in this relatively-short span of time, I came to not only love this place, but also adore it. I also adore  More

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Keith · Lake Lure, NC
Greatest kept secret retirement community
Over 14 years ago

Lake Lure has a retirement community that has been slowly discovered - Rumbling Bald Mountain Resort. This small lake area community has beautiful mountain views,  More

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jpd · Lake Lure, NC
The Best in Western NC
Over 15 years ago

Hello My wife and I have lived in Lake Lure in the Hickory full time since 2002. It is in many ways the best kept secret in Western NC. We live in the Rumbling Bald  More

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