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East Franklin

New Jersey · 9,788 residents · 1.089 sq mi
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East Franklin is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $76,293. Population has grown 28% since 2019. Median home value is $273,500. At a median age of 32.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.7
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,788
+28%since 2019
from 7,649 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
8,988 / sq mi
+28%since 2019
from 7,024 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
32.7
−7%since 2019
from 35.1 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,293
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $64,479 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,159
−1%since 2019
from $27,468 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2019
from 46.8% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.1%
−4.3 ptssince 2019
from 17.4% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance11.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$273,500
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $268,300 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,587
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,360 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
47.6%
−17.5 ptssince 2019
from 65.1% in 2019
52.4% rent
Afford Score
3.6
−14%since 2019
from 4.2 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic9.1%(696)
Black45.9%(3,513)
Hispanic / Latino33%(2,521)
Asian5.9%(450)
Other6.1%(469)
Diversity Score83.1%(6,358)
2020
White, non-Hispanic10.6%(1,036)
Black31%(3,030)
Hispanic / Latino47.6%(4,658)
Asian7%(685)
Other5.6%(551)
Diversity Score83.8%(8,199)
Diversity Score
84
+1%since 2019
from 83 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2019
from 24.3% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2019
from 87.8% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2019
from 7.8% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.1 min
+4%since 2019
from 27.0 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
60.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2019
from 64.2% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2019
from 6.1% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 6.2% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.3%
+6.0 ptssince 2019
from 64.3% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.9%
−6.2 ptssince 2019
from 34.1% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2019
from 51.2% in 2019
Female
46.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2019
from 48.8% in 2019
Foreign born
36.7%
+12.8 ptssince 2019
from 23.8% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
27.9%
+9.4 ptssince 2019
from 18.5% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Franklin, New Jersey?

East Franklin, New Jersey has about 9,788 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in East Franklin, New Jersey earns about $76,293 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 $273,500, and the typical rent is about $1,587 a month.

How educated are people in East Franklin, New Jersey?

About 29.7% 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 13.1% of people in East Franklin, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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