Franklin borough is located in Sussex County New Jersey. Franklin borough has a 2024 population of 5,051. Franklin borough is currently growing at a rate of 0.86% annually and its population has increased by 3.21% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,894 in 2020.
The average household income in Franklin borough is $87,787 with a poverty rate of 6.54%. The median age in Franklin borough is 50 years: 52.2 years for males, and 48.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Franklin borough was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,051 | 82.12% |
| Two or more races | 461 | 9.35% |
| Other race | 313 | 6.35% |
| Black or African American | 92 | 1.86% |
| Asian | 16 | 0.32% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,209 | 2.21 | 58.8 | 41.2 |
| Non Family | 1,079 | 1.13 | 38.2 | 61.8 |
| Married | 801 | 3.25 | 87.8 | 12.2 |
| Female | 256 | 3.46 | 43.4 | 56.6 |
| Male | 73 | 2.53 | 100 | 0 |
3.08
Average Family Size
2.21
Average Household Size
58.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 249 | 6.63% |
| Associates Degree | 203 | 5.4% |
| Bachelors Degree | 503 | 13.39% |
| Graduate Degree | 204 | 5.43% |
| High School Graduate | 1,567 | 41.72% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 74 | 1.97% |
| Some College | 956 | 25.45% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,068 | 2,863 | 557 |
| Hispanic | 506 | 428 | 90 |
| 2+ Races | 258 | 214 | 59 |
| Other Race | 233 | 186 | 26 |
| Black | 68 | 50 | 21 |
| Asian | 16 | 15 | 15 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 93.75%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 93.75%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $59,273 | $59,570 | $58,859 |
| Graduate Degree | $83,333 | $171,250 | $78,235 |
| High School Graduate | $47,292 | $68,203 | $26,680 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $40,104 | $40,192 | $0 |
| Overall | $51,056 | $55,879 | $47,063 |
| Some College | $39,688 | $39,471 | $40,288 |
$51,056
Average Earnings
$55,879
Average Male
$47,063
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.26% of Franklin borough residents speak only English, while 13.74% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 12.18% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,904 | 241 | 6.17% |
| Hispanic | 742 | 34 | 4.58% |
| Black | 89 | 30 | 33.71% |
| Other | 313 | 16 | 5.11% |
| Multiple | 460 | 5 | 1.09% |
| Asian | 16 | 1 | 6.25% |
6.54%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.78%
Male Poverty Rate
7.33%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Franklin borough is Black, with 33.71% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Franklin borough is Multiple, with 1.09% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.27%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.07%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.42%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 13.83% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6.25% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.4% |
| Some College | 1.98% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 8.06% |
| Female Unemployed | 6.5% |
| Male Employed | 3.48% |
| Female Employed | 2.48% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $95,000 | $108,031 |
| Households | $87,558 | $87,787 |
| Married Families | $105,824 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $56,442 | $58,686 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.5%
Male Marriage Rate
45.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
238
Number of Veterans
189
Male Veterans
49
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 100 |
| Korea | 43 |
| First Gulf War | 28 |
| Second Gulf War | 8 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 92 |
| 75+ | 63 |
| 55 to 64 | 55 |
| 35 to 54 | 28 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 220 | 6.39% |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 3.72% |
| Other Race | 7 | 2.81% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.94%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.09%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.6%
Labor Force Participation
58.1%
Employment Rate
7.1%
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
75.65%
Born in Franklin borough
92.01%
Native Born
7.99%
Foreign Born
3.32%
Non Citizen
4.66%
Naturalized
92.01% of Franklin borough residents were born in the United States, with 75.65% having been born in New Jersey. 3.32% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,266 | 43 | 0.82% |
| 2028 | 5,223 | 43 | 0.83% |
| 2027 | 5,180 | 43 | 0.84% |
| 2026 | 5,137 | 43 | 0.84% |
| 2025 | 5,094 | 43 | 0.85% |
| 2024 | 5,051 | 43 | 0.86% |
| 2023 | 5,008 | 43 | 0.87% |
| 2022 | 4,965 | 14 | 0.28% |
| 2021 | 4,951 | 57 | 1.16% |
| 2020 | 4,894 | 166 | 3.51% |
| 2019 | 4,728 | -18 | -0.38% |
| 2018 | 4,746 | -17 | -0.36% |
| 2017 | 4,763 | -30 | -0.63% |
| 2016 | 4,793 | -40 | -0.83% |
| 2015 | 4,833 | -66 | -1.35% |
| 2014 | 4,899 | -29 | -0.59% |
| 2013 | 4,928 | -55 | -1.1% |
| 2012 | 4,983 | -57 | -1.13% |
| 2011 | 5,040 | -25 | -0.49% |
| 2010 | 5,065 | 0 | 0% |