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Franklin Park

New Jersey · 13,211 residents · 2.605 sq mi
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Franklin Park is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $114,946. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $336,600. 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 37.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
54% 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
13,211
−1%since 2023
from 13,327 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
5,071 / sq mi
−1%since 2023
from 5,116 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
37.1
−3%since 2023
from 38.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
13K13K14K15K16K201020202024Franklin Park
202413K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$114,946
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $111,508 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$56,415
−1%since 2023
from $56,871 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
68.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 69.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 8.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.428
+1%since 2023
from 0.423 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade10%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services9.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade1.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
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
$336,600
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $326,800 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,157
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $2,074 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
55.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 56.6% in 2023
44.3% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 23.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.2%
+6.6 ptssince 2023
from 38.7% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
Unchangedsince 2023
from 2.9 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
15
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic19.6%(2,611)
Black27.6%(3,681)
Hispanic / Latino11.1%(1,478)
Asian37.4%(4,986)
Other4.3%(571)
Diversity Score91.4%(12,181)
2024
White, non-Hispanic17%(2,251)
Black23.8%(3,141)
Hispanic / Latino13.8%(1,820)
Asian40.3%(5,321)
Other5.1%(678)
Diversity Score91.3%(12,065)
Diversity Score
91
Unchangedsince 2023
from 91 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
54.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 58.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 93.4% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
23.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 26.5% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.3 min
−6%since 2023
from 33.1 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 64.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 8.4% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 6.8% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.2%
+5.4 ptssince 2023
from 15.8% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.3% 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
2.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.3% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.6% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 74.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 7.5% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
55.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 58.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 47.0% in 2023
Female
52.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 53.0% in 2023
Foreign born
37.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 37.3% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 2.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 8.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 4.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 97.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
53.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 54.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 7.7% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Franklin Park, New Jersey?

Franklin Park, New Jersey has about 13,211 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Franklin Park, New Jersey earns about $114,946 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Franklin Park, New Jersey expensive?

In Franklin Park, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $336,600, and the typical rent is about $2,157 a month.

How educated are people in Franklin Park, New Jersey?

About 54.4% of adults age 25 and over in Franklin Park, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 11.0% of people in Franklin Park, 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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