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Franklin Center

New Jersey · 4,460 residents · 6.596 sq mi
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Franklin Center is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $89,926. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $413,500. With a median age of 55.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 29% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 55.6
US median: 37.2
More educated
50% 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
4,460
+7%vs 2011
vs 4,168 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
676 / sq mi
+7%vs 2011
vs 632 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
55.6
−10%vs 2011
vs 61.5 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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20247K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$89,926
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $85,795 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,895
Unchangedvs 2011
vs $51,138 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
58.2%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 58.6% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.0%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.4% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.398
+2%vs 2011
vs 0.391 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services13.2%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade12.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration9.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Information8%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food6.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$413,500
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $397,300 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,001
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $2,001 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.2%
−42.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 89.5% in 2011
17.7% rent
Vacancy rate
13.0%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.8% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
39.2%
−1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 40.5% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.6%
−6.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 39.9% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.6
−1%vs 2011
vs 4.6 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic78.2%(3,259)
Black5%(209)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(115)
Asian13.3%(555)
Other0.7%(30)
Diversity Score45.9%(1,915)
2010
White, non-Hispanic70.9%(3,161)
Black8.8%(393)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(265)
Asian12.9%(577)
Other0.9%(40)
Diversity Score58%(2,586)
Diversity Score
58
+26%vs 2011
vs 46 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.2%
−1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.8% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.7%
−1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 95.9% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
23.5%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.1% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.5 min
−4%vs 2011
vs 33.9 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.3%
−2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 82.6% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.9%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.8% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.6%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 3.6% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.2%
+1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.7% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.8%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.6%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.9% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.5%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.3% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
56.0%
−2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 58.2% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.5%
+1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 43.2% in 2011
Female
55.5%
−1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 56.8% in 2011
Foreign born
16.6%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.1% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.2%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.4% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Franklin Center, New Jersey?

Franklin Center, New Jersey has about 4,460 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Franklin Center, New Jersey earns about $89,926 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Franklin Center, New Jersey expensive?

In Franklin Center, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $413,500, and the typical rent is about $2,001 a month.

How educated are people in Franklin Center, New Jersey?

About 50.2% of adults age 25 and over in Franklin Center, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 2.0% of people in Franklin Center, 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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