Franklin Park is a CDP located in Somerset County New Jersey. Franklin Park has a 2024 population of 13,447. Franklin Park is currently growing at a rate of 0.08% annually and its population has increased by 5.57% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,738 in 2020.
The average household income in Franklin Park is $141,033 with a poverty rate of 8.18%. The median age in Franklin Park is 38.4 years: 38.7 years for males, and 38.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Franklin Park was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Asian | 4,986 | 37.41% |
| Black or African American | 3,801 | 28.52% |
| White | 2,764 | 20.74% |
| Two or more races | 908 | 6.81% |
| Other race | 814 | 6.11% |
| Native American | 54 | 0.41% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Asian
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,338 | 2.48 | 56.6 | 43.4 |
| Married | 2,746 | 3.05 | 64.9 | 35.1 |
| Non Family | 1,519 | 1.24 | 61.6 | 38.4 |
| Female | 790 | 2.79 | 26.7 | 73.3 |
| Male | 283 | 2.8 | 32.2 | 67.8 |
2.93
Average Family Size
2.48
Average Household Size
56.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 434 | 4.47% |
| Associates Degree | 780 | 8.03% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,089 | 31.8% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,572 | 26.47% |
| High School Graduate | 1,565 | 16.11% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 209 | 2.15% |
| Some College | 1,066 | 10.97% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 3,554 | 3,134 | 2,596 |
| Black | 2,673 | 2,576 | 1,064 |
| White | 2,246 | 2,183 | 1,406 |
| Hispanic | 905 | 846 | 402 |
| 2+ Races | 677 | 664 | 395 |
| Other Race | 376 | 341 | 94 |
| Native American | 36 | 36 | 36 |
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 native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $82,462 | $95,361 | $76,100 |
| Graduate Degree | $117,887 | $148,348 | $81,875 |
| High School Graduate | $45,125 | $50,354 | $35,908 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $25,893 | $25,867 | $0 |
| Overall | $61,830 | $87,993 | $48,353 |
| Some College | $36,759 | $0 | $28,467 |
$61,830
Average Earnings
$87,993
Average Male
$48,353
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
54.03% of Franklin Park residents speak only English, while 45.97% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 24.82% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3,801 | 411 | 10.81% |
| Asian | 4,986 | 340 | 6.82% |
| Hispanic | 1,445 | 259 | 17.92% |
| Other | 781 | 258 | 33.03% |
| White | 2,542 | 72 | 2.83% |
| Multiple | 908 | 1 | 0.11% |
8.18%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.23%
Male Poverty Rate
8.14%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Franklin Park is Other, with 33.03% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Franklin Park is Multiple, with 0.11% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.96%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.37%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.78%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 6.75% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5.16% |
| Some College | 5.14% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.27% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 41.58% |
| Female Employed | 5.45% |
| Male Employed | 2.42% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $130,254 | $157,018 |
| Households | $111,508 | $141,033 |
| Married Families | $150,599 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $82,917 | $96,026 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.3%
Male Marriage Rate
49.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
311
Number of Veterans
258
Male Veterans
53
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 128 |
| Vietnam | 122 |
| First Gulf War | 70 |
| Korea | 2 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 122 |
| 35 to 54 | 119 |
| 75+ | 32 |
| 18 to 34 | 30 |
| 55 to 64 | 8 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 194 | 6.24% |
| White | 57 | 2.24% |
| Hispanic | 34 | 3.23% |
| Asian | 26 | 0.67% |
| Other Race | 21 | 4.31% |
| 2+ Races | 13 | 1.71% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.11%
Veteran Poverty Rate
9%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
74.2%
Labor Force Participation
70.8%
Employment Rate
4.6%
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
42.79%
Born in Franklin Park
62.72%
Native Born
37.28%
Foreign Born
14.86%
Non Citizen
22.42%
Naturalized
62.72% of Franklin Park residents were born in the United States, with 42.79% having been born in New Jersey. 14.86% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 13,447 | 11 | 0.08% |
| 2023 | 13,436 | 11 | 0.08% |
| 2022 | 13,425 | -261 | -1.91% |
| 2021 | 13,686 | 948 | 7.44% |
| 2020 | 12,738 | -1,239 | -8.86% |
| 2019 | 13,977 | -635 | -4.35% |
| 2018 | 14,612 | -478 | -3.17% |
| 2017 | 15,090 | -364 | -2.36% |
| 2016 | 15,454 | 216 | 1.42% |
| 2015 | 15,238 | 423 | 2.86% |
| 2014 | 14,815 | 519 | 3.63% |
| 2013 | 14,296 | 899 | 6.71% |
| 2012 | 13,397 | 582 | 4.54% |
| 2011 | 12,815 | -480 | -3.61% |
| 2010 | 13,295 | 0 | 0% |