East Franklin is a CDP located in Somerset County New Jersey. East Franklin has a 2024 population of 9,416. East Franklin is currently growing at a rate of 0.58% annually and its population has increased by 19.74% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,864 in 2020.
The average household income in East Franklin is $119,929 with a poverty rate of 8.64%. The median age in East Franklin is 30.4 years: 29.2 years for males, and 31.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of East Franklin was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Other race | 3,903 | 37.96% |
| Black or African American | 2,575 | 25.05% |
| Two or more races | 2,233 | 21.72% |
| White | 1,009 | 9.81% |
| Asian | 508 | 4.94% |
| Native American | 53 | 0.52% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Other race
Black or African American
Two or more races
White
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,023 | 3.4 | 47.9 | 52.1 |
| Married | 1,338 | 4.1 | 59.3 | 40.7 |
| Non Family | 868 | 1.36 | 40.4 | 59.6 |
| Female | 446 | 3.79 | 53.4 | 46.6 |
| Male | 371 | 5.21 | 17.3 | 82.7 |
4.1
Average Family Size
3.4
Average Household Size
47.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 455 | 7.46% |
| Associates Degree | 281 | 4.61% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,028 | 16.85% |
| Graduate Degree | 487 | 7.98% |
| High School Graduate | 1,834 | 30.07% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 844 | 13.84% |
| Some College | 1,171 | 19.2% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,933 | 1,906 | 410 |
| Black | 2,008 | 1,788 | 437 |
| Other Race | 1,609 | 911 | 239 |
| 2+ Races | 1,196 | 906 | 177 |
| White | 736 | 721 | 425 |
| Asian | 361 | 300 | 178 |
| Native American | 13 | 13 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 57.74%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,313 | $52,714 | $51,467 |
| Graduate Degree | $107,109 | $139,107 | $75,938 |
| High School Graduate | $43,086 | $56,410 | $37,045 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $41,174 | $45,625 | $0 |
| Overall | $54,705 | $59,384 | $42,917 |
| Some College | $64,063 | $75,910 | $32,422 |
$54,705
Average Earnings
$59,384
Average Male
$42,917
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
45.8% of East Franklin residents speak only English, while 54.2% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 47.23% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 3,903 | 562 | 14.4% |
| Hispanic | 5,805 | 373 | 6.43% |
| Black | 2,575 | 200 | 7.77% |
| Asian | 508 | 112 | 22.05% |
| Multiple | 2,233 | 14 | 0.63% |
8.64%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.98%
Male Poverty Rate
11.69%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in East Franklin is Asian, with 22.05% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in East Franklin is Multiple, with 0.63% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.06%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.94%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.79%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9.08% |
| High School | 6.87% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.69% |
| Some College | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 76.11% |
| Male Employed | 1.85% |
| Female Employed | 1.43% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $110,599 | $128,557 |
| Households | $105,363 | $119,929 |
| Married Families | $121,389 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $98,317 | $93,637 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.0%
Male Marriage Rate
47.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
302
Number of Veterans
288
Male Veterans
14
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 144 |
| Second Gulf War | 142 |
| Vietnam | 73 |
| World War II | 33 |
| Korea | 11 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 158 |
| 75+ | 78 |
| 55 to 64 | 39 |
| 18 to 34 | 27 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 239 | 10.54% |
| White | 36 | 3.7% |
| Asian | 27 | 5.31% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
48.01%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
76.7%
Labor Force Participation
74.5%
Employment Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
33.39%
Born in East Franklin
57.61%
Native Born
42.39%
Foreign Born
27.56%
Non Citizen
14.83%
Naturalized
57.61% of East Franklin residents were born in the United States, with 33.39% having been born in New Jersey. 27.56% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9,416 | 54 | 0.58% |
| 2023 | 9,362 | 53 | 0.57% |
| 2022 | 9,309 | 934 | 11.15% |
| 2021 | 8,375 | 511 | 6.5% |
| 2020 | 7,864 | 215 | 2.81% |
| 2019 | 7,649 | 479 | 6.68% |
| 2018 | 7,170 | -63 | -0.87% |
| 2017 | 7,233 | -276 | -3.68% |
| 2016 | 7,509 | 16 | 0.21% |
| 2015 | 7,493 | -154 | -2.01% |
| 2014 | 7,647 | -293 | -3.69% |
| 2013 | 7,940 | -981 | -11% |
| 2012 | 8,921 | 982 | 12.37% |
| 2011 | 7,939 | -730 | -8.42% |
| 2010 | 8,669 | 0 | 0% |