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Franklin Square

New York · 29,320 residents · 2.88 sq mi
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Franklin Square is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $80,200. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $464,100. With a median age of 42.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 3.3% of residents. Households here earn about 44% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 37.2
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
29,320
Unchangedsince 2000
from 29,342 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
10,181 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 10,188 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.4
+8%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
28K29K30K32K33K1990201020202024Franklin Square
202431K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,200
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,998 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,569
+35%since 2000
from $24,149 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
53.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.383
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services10.5%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration8.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.1%
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
$464,100
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $226,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,209
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $880 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.1%
−28.9 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
19.0% rent
Vacancy rate
3.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
49.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.8
+56%since 2000
from 3.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.1%(25,557)
Black0.9%(277)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(2,023)
Asian3.8%(1,105)
Other0%
Diversity Score26.9%(7,882)
2010
White, non-Hispanic75.1%(22,012)
Black2.9%(845)
Hispanic / Latino13.3%(3,885)
Asian7.2%(2,100)
Other1.3%(394)
Diversity Score51.2%(15,001)
Diversity Score
51
+90%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.5%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 22.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.1 min
+29%since 2000
from 24.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 76.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
12.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.1%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
52.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
21.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.3%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Franklin Square, New York?

Franklin Square, New York has about 29,320 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Franklin Square, New York earns about $80,200 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 $464,100, and the typical rent is about $1,209 a month.

How educated are people in Franklin Square, New York?

About 28.5% 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 3.3% 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 1,115 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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