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CITY · 2010 ACS

East Franklin

New Jersey · 8,669 residents · 1.089 sq mi
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East Franklin has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $53,557. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. Median home value is $306,800. At a median age of 31.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 31.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,669
+9%vs 2011
vs 7,939 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
7,961 / sq mi
+9%vs 2011
vs 7,290 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
31.3
−3%vs 2011
vs 32.2 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,557
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $57,045 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,019
−1%vs 2011
vs $23,312 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
39.3%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 40.1% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.5%
+1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.5% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.400
+5%vs 2011
vs 0.381 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade8.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$306,800
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $291,900 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,130
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $1,288 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.4%
−16.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 59.2% in 2011
46.0% rent
Vacancy rate
12.9%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.4% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
53.5%
+1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.3% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.9%
+9.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.8% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.7
+12%vs 2011
vs 5.1 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic22.4%(1,781)
Black43.6%(3,460)
Hispanic / Latino26.4%(2,098)
Asian5.4%(431)
Other2.1%(169)
Diversity Score85.8%(6,813)
2010
White, non-Hispanic13.9%(1,209)
Black36.5%(3,166)
Hispanic / Latino41.1%(3,565)
Asian5.1%(446)
Other2.5%(213)
Diversity Score83.7%(7,254)
Diversity Score
84
−2%vs 2011
vs 86 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.3%
+1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.3% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.3%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 81.5% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.7%
+1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
−3%vs 2011
vs 25.2 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.5%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 80.2% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.9%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.9% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
7.9%
+1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.5% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.5%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.8% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.0%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.5% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.1%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 1.1% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.8%
+1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.9% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.8%
+3.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.2% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.3%
+1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 26.8% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.3% in 2011
Female
53.0%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.7% in 2011
Foreign born
24.0%
−1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.8% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.1%
−1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.4% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Franklin, New Jersey?

East Franklin, New Jersey has about 8,669 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in East Franklin, New Jersey earns about $53,557 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 $306,800, and the typical rent is about $1,130 a month.

How educated are people in East Franklin, New Jersey?

About 19.3% 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 10.5% of people in East Franklin, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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