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Franklin Center

New Jersey · 6,803 residents · 6.596 sq mi
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Franklin Center is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $109,167. Population has grown 16% since 2019. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $444,200. With a median age of 53.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 28% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
62% 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
6,803
+16%since 2019
from 5,860 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,031 / sq mi
+16%since 2019
from 888 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
53.8
−8%since 2019
from 58.6 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
4K5K5K6K7K201020202024Franklin Center
20247K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$109,167
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $104,044 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$63,209
+4%since 2019
from $60,757 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
67.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 65.9% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 3.5% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.7%
US avg: 10%
Other services9.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing6.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Information6.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food5.2%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
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
$444,200
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $437,700 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,146
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $2,013 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.5%
−13.1 ptssince 2019
from 81.6% in 2019
31.5% rent
Afford Score
4.1
−3%since 2019
from 4.2 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic53.5%(3,134)
Black8.4%(491)
Hispanic / Latino11.4%(669)
Asian24.7%(1,449)
Other2%(117)
Diversity Score79%(4,632)
2020
White, non-Hispanic48.9%(3,324)
Black12.7%(863)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(531)
Asian27.5%(1,874)
Other2.1%(145)
Diversity Score82%(5,579)
Diversity Score
82
+4%since 2019
from 79 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
62.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2019
from 57.3% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 97.4% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
28.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 28.4% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.1 min
+8%since 2019
from 34.3 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.5%
−12.9 ptssince 2019
from 82.5% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 3.6% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2019
from 5.2% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2019
from 52.9% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
67.7%
+6.5 ptssince 2019
from 61.2% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 49.5% in 2019
Female
49.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 50.5% in 2019
Foreign born
26.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2019
from 28.9% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 3.3% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Franklin Center, New Jersey?

Franklin Center, New Jersey has about 6,803 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Franklin Center, New Jersey earns about $109,167 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 $444,200, and the typical rent is about $2,146 a month.

How educated are people in Franklin Center, New Jersey?

About 62.3% 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 4.2% 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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