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Roanoke Rapids, NC vs Franklin, NC

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- Franklin is 0% more densely populated than Roanoke Rapids.
- People are 5.0% more likely to be married in Franklin.
- The Median Age is 12.6 years older in Franklin.
 Roanoke Rapids, NCFranklin, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock4,131329,725,481
 Female Population51.4%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.6%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock51.438.4
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 Population - 201015,672  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock3,490285,036,114
 Population - 199015,722  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock18.1%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-9.8%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock843.693.4
 Land Area9.9  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Roanoke Rapids, NCFranklin, NCUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.7%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock3.3%6.1%
 Age 10 to 149.3%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.7%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.6%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock3.7%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3412.7%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock10.8%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.3%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock9.9%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.7%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock13.0%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.2%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock5.5%1.9%
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 Race
 Roanoke Rapids, NCFranklin, NCUnited States
 White51.6%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock0.7%12.2%
 Asian1.4%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.5%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races6.0%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock18.5%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Roanoke Rapids, NCFranklin, NCUnited States
 Married Population41.7%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock41.1%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.2%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock56.2%50.2%
 Never Married38.9%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock15.4%10.8%
 Widowed6.5%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.012.60
 Households6,202  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock1,16680,755,759
     Married couple, w/children17.5%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock35.4%42.9%
 Non Family Households2,407  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock13.8%15.8%
     Single householder, no children10.3%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Roanoke Rapids    2 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

This is a inexpensive housing market but you should seek an experience property manager before investing here. Roanoke Rapids is a great place to invest, we have a  More

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Over 18 years ago

Well, I lived here for five years. When you first arrive the smell of the paper mill will overwhelm you. The paper mill is one of the biggest employers there. After a  More

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Reviews for Franklin    4 Reviews

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

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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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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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