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East Franklin

New Jersey · 11,070 residents · 1.089 sq mi
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East Franklin is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $115,458. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $385,900. At a median age of 30.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 5.9% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 30.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,070
+8%since 2023
from 10,281 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
10,165 / sq mi
+8%since 2023
from 9,441 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
30.5
Unchangedsince 2023
from 30.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
7K8K9K10K11K201020202024East Franklin
202411K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$115,458
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $105,363 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,733
+2%since 2023
from $37,009 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
75.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 72.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 8.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.322
−3%since 2023
from 0.331 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade11.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance10.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Information9.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical9.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$385,900
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $366,900 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,056
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,794 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
48.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 47.9% in 2023
51.7% rent
Vacancy rate
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.5%
−7.1 ptssince 2023
from 26.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.7%
+6.2 ptssince 2023
from 35.5% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
−4%since 2023
from 3.5 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
59
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic7.5%(770)
Black24.3%(2,495)
Hispanic / Latino56.5%(5,805)
Asian4.9%(508)
Other6.8%(703)
Diversity Score76.2%(7,834)
2024
White, non-Hispanic7.2%(796)
Black31.7%(3,505)
Hispanic / Latino53.7%(5,946)
Asian3.7%(415)
Other3.7%(408)
Diversity Score75.4%(8,348)
Diversity Score
75
−1%since 2023
from 76 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 24.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 78.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 8.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.8 min
+6%since 2023
from 31.0 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
57.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 54.8% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 12.6% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 1.4% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 11.7% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 5.4% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 2.9% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
78.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 76.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 6.6% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 30.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 53.4% in 2023
Female
46.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 46.6% in 2023
Foreign born
40.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 42.4% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 4.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 10.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
18.6%
−5.9 ptssince 2023
from 24.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 93.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
49.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 45.8% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
45.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 47.2% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Franklin, New Jersey?

East Franklin, New Jersey has about 11,070 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in East Franklin, New Jersey?

The typical household in East Franklin, New Jersey earns about $115,458 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Franklin, New Jersey expensive?

In East Franklin, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $385,900, and the typical rent is about $2,056 a month.

How educated are people in East Franklin, New Jersey?

About 28.0% of adults age 25 and over in East Franklin, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East Franklin, New Jersey?

About 5.9% of people in East Franklin, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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