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Frenchtown

New Jersey · 1,373 residents · 1.128 sq mi
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Frenchtown is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $62,574. Population has declined 8% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $324,600. With a median age of 42.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 37.2
More educated
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,373
−8%since 2000
from 1,488 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,217 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 1,319 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.6
+12%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Frenchtown
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,574
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,109 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,966
+22%since 2000
from $27,765 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
41.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.437
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade13.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$324,600
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $168,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,128
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $755 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.3%
−12.6 ptssince 2000
from 57.9% in 2000
41.6% rent
Vacancy rate
8.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
50.8%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.2
+61%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95%(1,413)
Black0.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(39)
Asian1.2%(18)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.3%(154)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(1,268)
Black0.7%(10)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(70)
Asian0.9%(13)
Other2.7%(37)
Diversity Score21.8%(299)
Diversity Score
22
+111%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 32.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.9 min
+23%since 2000
from 26.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 72.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
39.5%
−21.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Female
48.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Foreign born
5.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.4%
−43.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Frenchtown, New Jersey?

Frenchtown, New Jersey has about 1,373 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Frenchtown, New Jersey earns about $62,574 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Frenchtown, New Jersey expensive?

In Frenchtown, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $324,600, and the typical rent is about $1,128 a month.

How educated are people in Frenchtown, New Jersey?

About 33.8% of adults age 25 and over in Frenchtown, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Frenchtown, New Jersey?

About 8.0% of people in Frenchtown, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Frenchtown, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Frenchtown, New Jersey has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 150 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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