CensusEasy
CITY · 2020 ACS

Franklin Park

New Jersey · 13,430 residents · 2.605 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the New York metro area
Compare
The short version

Franklin Park is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $91,352. Population has declined 4% since 2019. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $276,300.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
53% 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
13,430
−4%since 2019
from 13,977 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
5,155 / sq mi
−4%since 2019
from 5,365 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
38.5
Unchangedsince 2019
from 38.4 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
13K13K14K15K16K201020202024Franklin Park
202413K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$91,352
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $92,904 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,132
−2%since 2019
from $45,912 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
60.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 59.7% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2019
from 4.5% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.3%
US avg: 10%
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.5%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade1.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$276,300
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $283,100 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,756
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,744 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.1%
−5.9 ptssince 2019
from 59.0% in 2019
46.9% rent
Afford Score
3.0
−1%since 2019
from 3.0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Franklin Park on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic26.5%(3,706)
Black33.4%(4,671)
Hispanic / Latino10.2%(1,431)
Asian27.7%(3,874)
Other2.1%(295)
Diversity Score91.3%(12,759)
2020
White, non-Hispanic22%(2,953)
Black27.8%(3,727)
Hispanic / Latino10.5%(1,409)
Asian36%(4,835)
Other2.8%(376)
Diversity Score91%(12,221)
Diversity Score
91
Unchangedsince 2019
from 91 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
52.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2019
from 55.9% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 94.7% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
25.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 26.3% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.6 min
−2%since 2019
from 37.4 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 77.2% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.7%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 4.7% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 5.2% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 73.2% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
53.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2019
from 56.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 46.3% in 2019
Female
53.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 53.7% in 2019
Foreign born
30.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2019
from 34.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2019
from 6.6% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Franklin Park

Atlantic Beach
Pop 13,245
Olympia Heights
Pop 12,399
Glasgow
Pop 15,546
Lakeland Highlands
Pop 12,102
Places similar to Franklin Park
Head to head

Compare Franklin Park to nearby cities

FRANKLIN PARK VS
Kendall Park
Income$165,958+82%
Home value$590,300+114%
Population10,011−24%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
FRANKLIN PARK VS
Blackwells Mills
Income$250,001+174%
Home value$735,000+166%
Population10,301−22%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
FRANKLIN PARK VS
Monmouth Junction
Income$133,585+46%
Home value$552,900+100%
Population9,141−31%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
FRANKLIN PARK VS
Somerset
Income$121,028+32%
Home value$438,800+59%
Population22,720+72%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Franklin Park, New Jersey?

Franklin Park, New Jersey has about 13,430 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Franklin Park, New Jersey earns about $91,352 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 $276,300, and the typical rent is about $1,756 a month.

How educated are people in Franklin Park, New Jersey?

About 52.9% 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 8.6% of people in Franklin Park, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
New Jersey
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Franklin Park with another place

DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

How we source and harmonize this data →