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Franklin Park

New Jersey · 13,295 residents · 2.605 sq mi
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Franklin Park is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $86,632. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $282,300. Poverty is rare here, at 5.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.6
US median: 37.2
More educated
62% 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
13,295
+4%vs 2011
vs 12,815 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
5,104 / sq mi
+4%vs 2011
vs 4,919 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
34.6
+3%vs 2011
vs 33.5 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$86,632
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $88,981 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,635
Unchangedvs 2011
vs $39,559 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
60.7%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 60.7% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.0%
+2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.6% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.327
+2%vs 2011
vs 0.321 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services12.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration11.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food5.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$282,300
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $276,200 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,460
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $1,542 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
54.6%
−7.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 62.4% in 2011
38.1% rent
Vacancy rate
10.0%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.6% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
36.9%
−5.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 42.2% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.2%
+2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 36.2% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.3
+5%vs 2011
vs 3.1 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic26.8%(3,435)
Black23.1%(2,957)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(797)
Asian41.1%(5,266)
Other2.8%(360)
Diversity Score87.7%(11,235)
2010
White, non-Hispanic27.8%(3,691)
Black26.5%(3,527)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(1,040)
Asian34.5%(4,581)
Other2%(260)
Diversity Score89.9%(11,951)
Diversity Score
90
+3%vs 2011
vs 88 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
62.3%
+2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 59.7% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.0%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 95.5% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
24.1%
+0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.2% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.4 min
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 38.4 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
71.4%
+0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 70.5% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.9%
−3.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.1% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
9.9%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.1% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.6%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.9%
+1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.6% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.4% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.4%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.7% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.7%
−1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.6% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
57.1%
+2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 54.9% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.0% in 2011
Female
50.7%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.0% in 2011
Foreign born
39.7%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 40.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
2.2%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.9% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Franklin Park, New Jersey?

Franklin Park, New Jersey has about 13,295 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Franklin Park, New Jersey earns about $86,632 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 $282,300, and the typical rent is about $1,460 a month.

How educated are people in Franklin Park, New Jersey?

About 62.3% 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 5.0% 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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