CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Franklin

New Jersey · 4,977 residents · 4.356 sq mi

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Franklin is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $36,641. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value is $125,100.

At a glance

Wealthier

above the US median

US median: $30,130

Mid-age

median age 32.2

US median: 33.0

Less educated

17% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

Less affordable

home values up 40%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

4,977

−4%vs 2000

vs 5,160 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

1,143 / sq mi

−4%vs 2000

vs 1,185 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

32.2

−12%vs 2000

vs 36.7 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

20245K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$36,641

+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $44,985 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$14,546

−25%vs 2000

vs $19,386 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

6.9%

−0.2 ptsvs 2000

vs 7.0% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$125,100

+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $117,700 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$680

+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $771 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

72.0%

−0.6 ptsvs 2000

vs 72.6% in 2000

28.0% rent

Afford Score

3.4

+30%vs 2000

vs 2.6 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic92.2%(4,755)

Black0.6%(30)

Hispanic / Latino4.4%(228)

Asian1.5%(76)

Other0%

Diversity Score15.6%(804)

1990

White, non-Hispanic98.3%(4,892)

Black0.1%(4)

Hispanic / Latino2.9%(142)

Asian0.5%(25)

Other1.1%(56)

Diversity Score10.7%(534)

Diversity Score

−31%vs 2000

vs 16 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

17.1%

+1.8 ptsvs 2000

vs 15.3% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

76.3%

−10.5 ptsvs 2000

vs 86.8% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

2.8%

−1.9 ptsvs 2000

vs 4.7% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

26.9 min

−10%vs 2000

vs 29.9 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Franklin, New Jersey?

Franklin, New Jersey has about 4,977 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Franklin, New Jersey earns about $36,641 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Franklin, New Jersey expensive?

In Franklin, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $125,100, and the typical rent is about $680 a month.

How educated are people in Franklin, New Jersey?

About 17.1% of adults age 25 and over in Franklin, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Franklin, New Jersey?

About 6.9% of people in Franklin, 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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