Franklin township is located in Sussex County New Jersey. Franklin township has a 2024 population of 16,621. Franklin township is currently growing at a rate of 0.47% annually and its population has increased by 1.53% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 16,371 in 2020.
The average household income in Franklin township is $119,855 with a poverty rate of 9.04%. The median age in Franklin township is 39.3 years: 38.7 years for males, and 39.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Franklin township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,840 | 78.21% |
| Black or African American | 1,654 | 10.07% |
| Two or more races | 1,170 | 7.13% |
| Other race | 628 | 3.83% |
| Asian | 123 | 0.75% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.01% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,668 | 2.89 | 87.1 | 12.9 |
| Married | 3,400 | 3.35 | 93.9 | 6.1 |
| Non Family | 1,330 | 1.52 | 83.2 | 16.8 |
| Female | 638 | 2.96 | 73.4 | 26.6 |
| Male | 300 | 3.53 | 58 | 42 |
3.2
Average Family Size
2.89
Average Household Size
87.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 787 | 6.9% |
| Associates Degree | 1,136 | 9.97% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,721 | 15.1% |
| Graduate Degree | 793 | 6.96% |
| High School Graduate | 4,257 | 37.35% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 464 | 4.07% |
| Some College | 2,240 | 19.65% |
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 | 8,873 | 8,102 | 1,771 |
| Black | 1,121 | 1,006 | 438 |
| Hispanic | 1,063 | 720 | 216 |
| 2+ Races | 465 | 448 | 164 |
| Other Race | 462 | 202 | 43 |
| Asian | 104 | 82 | 56 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 96.34%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 53.85%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $73,988 | $80,223 | $73,839 |
| Graduate Degree | $80,625 | $78,690 | $81,389 |
| High School Graduate | $47,750 | $64,318 | $25,595 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $47,444 | $60,784 | $32,530 |
| Overall | $61,316 | $73,388 | $44,477 |
| Some College | $65,972 | $80,174 | $51,184 |
$61,316
Average Earnings
$73,388
Average Male
$44,477
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.93% of Franklin township residents speak only English, while 10.07% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.31% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 12,213 | 1,010 | 8.27% |
| Black | 1,654 | 232 | 14.03% |
| Hispanic | 1,631 | 161 | 9.87% |
| Multiple | 1,109 | 122 | 11% |
| Other | 628 | 6 | 0.96% |
9.04%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.26%
Male Poverty Rate
11.58%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Franklin township is Black, with 14.03% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Franklin township is Other, with 0.96% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.36%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.1%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.46%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 15.46% |
| Some College | 8.56% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8.31% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.06% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 11.8% |
| Female Unemployed | 8.27% |
| Female Employed | 7.9% |
| Male Employed | 1.65% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $113,920 | $128,107 |
| Households | $104,303 | $119,855 |
| Married Families | $134,722 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $71,250 | $87,841 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.7%
Male Marriage Rate
48.9%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,049
Number of Veterans
1,024
Male Veterans
25
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 410 |
| Second Gulf War | 289 |
| First Gulf War | 92 |
| Korea | 8 |
| World War II | 7 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 327 |
| 55 to 64 | 289 |
| 75+ | 162 |
| 18 to 34 | 137 |
| 35 to 54 | 134 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 810 | 7.73% |
| Black | 128 | 9.65% |
| Other Race | 82 | 15.41% |
| Hispanic | 82 | 7.26% |
| 2+ Races | 29 | 5.42% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.29%
Veteran Poverty Rate
17.06%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.9%
Labor Force Participation
61.6%
Employment Rate
6.4%
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
72.94%
Born in Franklin township
96.38%
Native Born
3.62%
Foreign Born
1.52%
Non Citizen
2.1%
Naturalized
96.38% of Franklin township residents were born in the United States, with 72.94% having been born in New Jersey. 1.52% 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 | 17,011 | 78 | 0.46% |
| 2028 | 16,933 | 78 | 0.46% |
| 2027 | 16,855 | 78 | 0.46% |
| 2026 | 16,777 | 78 | 0.47% |
| 2025 | 16,699 | 78 | 0.47% |
| 2024 | 16,621 | 78 | 0.47% |
| 2023 | 16,543 | 78 | 0.47% |
| 2022 | 16,465 | 80 | 0.49% |
| 2021 | 16,385 | 14 | 0.09% |
| 2020 | 16,371 | 42 | 0.26% |
| 2019 | 16,329 | -91 | -0.55% |
| 2018 | 16,420 | -31 | -0.19% |
| 2017 | 16,451 | -41 | -0.25% |
| 2016 | 16,492 | -101 | -0.61% |
| 2015 | 16,593 | -19 | -0.11% |
| 2014 | 16,612 | -14 | -0.08% |
| 2013 | 16,626 | -55 | -0.33% |
| 2012 | 16,681 | -63 | -0.38% |
| 2011 | 16,744 | -57 | -0.34% |
| 2010 | 16,801 | 0 | 0% |