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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Franklin Square

New York · 29,342 residents · 2.88 sq mi
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Franklin Square is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $60,998. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $226,300. Poverty is rare here, at 5.0% of residents. Households here earn about 41% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.4
US median: 35.2
Average education
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

29,342
+4%since 1990
from 28,205 in 1990
1990 – 2024
10,188 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 9,793 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.4
+3%since 1990
from 38.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
28K29K30K32K33K1990201020202024Franklin Square
202431K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$60,998
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $46,186 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$24,149
+32%since 1990
from $18,241 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.0%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 2.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$226,300
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $197,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$880
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $695 in 1990
US average: $602
81.0%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 81.2% in 1990
19.0% rent
3.7
−13%since 1990
from 4.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(27,424)
Black0.3%(76)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(893)
Asian1.9%(531)
Diversity Score13.8%(3,893)
2000
White, non-Hispanic87.1%(25,557)
Black0.9%(277)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(2,023)
Asian3.8%(1,105)
Diversity Score26.9%(7,882)
27
+95%since 1990
from 14 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

22.3%
+6.7 ptssince 1990
from 15.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.0%
+5.7 ptssince 1990
from 77.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
8.0%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 5.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.0 min
−9%since 1990
from 26.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Franklin Square, New York?

Franklin Square, New York has about 29,342 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Franklin Square, New York?

The typical household in Franklin Square, New York earns about $60,998 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Franklin Square, New York expensive?

In Franklin Square, New York, the median home is worth about $226,300, and the typical rent is about $880 a month.

How educated are people in Franklin Square, New York?

About 22.3% of adults age 25 and over in Franklin Square, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Franklin Square, New York?

About 5.0% of people in Franklin Square, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Franklin Square, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Franklin Square, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,137 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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