Franklin Center is a CDP located in Somerset County New Jersey. Franklin Center has a 2024 population of 5,770. Franklin Center is currently growing at a rate of 1.64% annually and its population has increased by 4.23% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,536 in 2020.
The average household income in Franklin Center is $155,239 with a poverty rate of 4.12%. The median age in Franklin Center is 57.5 years: 53.5 years for males, and 62.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Franklin Center was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,043 | 54.5% |
| Asian | 1,603 | 28.71% |
| Black or African American | 659 | 11.8% |
| Two or more races | 160 | 2.87% |
| Other race | 111 | 1.99% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.13% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,456 | 2.25 | 70.2 | 29.8 |
| Married | 1,397 | 2.66 | 75.4 | 24.6 |
| Non Family | 970 | 1.36 | 67.8 | 32.2 |
| Female | 75 | 6.11 | 17.3 | 82.7 |
| Male | 14 | 2.14 | 0 | 100 |
2.8
Average Family Size
2.25
Average Household Size
70.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 87 | 1.91% |
| Associates Degree | 262 | 5.76% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,551 | 34.09% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,412 | 31.03% |
| High School Graduate | 518 | 11.38% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 107 | 2.35% |
| Some College | 613 | 13.47% |
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 | 2,346 | 2,336 | 1,650 |
| Asian | 1,254 | 1,189 | 884 |
| Black | 511 | 436 | 206 |
| Hispanic | 379 | 346 | 185 |
| 2+ Races | 118 | 107 | 96 |
| Native American | 7 | 7 | 7 |
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 | $88,068 | $78,529 | $103,764 |
| Graduate Degree | $106,750 | $140,208 | $105,643 |
| High School Graduate | $60,536 | $98,313 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $80,481 | $78,440 | $100,875 |
| Some College | $50,278 | $53,872 | $48,699 |
$80,481
Average Earnings
$78,440
Average Male
$100,875
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
61.62% of Franklin Center residents speak only English, while 38.38% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 16.01% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1,602 | 121 | 7.55% |
| White | 2,448 | 84 | 3.43% |
| Hispanic | 676 | 23 | 3.4% |
| Black | 657 | 1 | 0.15% |
4.12%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.28%
Male Poverty Rate
5.01%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Franklin Center is Asian, with 7.55% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Franklin Center is Black, with 0.15% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.34%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.68%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 5.73%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 4.34% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.98% |
| High School | 0.39% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 5.43% |
| Male Employed | 3.14% |
| Female Employed | 2.26% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $171,420 | $189,221 |
| Households | $132,787 | $155,239 |
| Married Families | $190,262 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $73,971 | $99,794 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
60.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.4%
Male Marriage Rate
61.1%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
335
Number of Veterans
335
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 68 |
| Second Gulf War | 58 |
| World War II | 11 |
| Korea | 8 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 107 |
| 65 to 74 | 93 |
| 35 to 54 | 59 |
| 18 to 34 | 58 |
| 55 to 64 | 18 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 276 | 9.92% |
| Black | 59 | 10.46% |
| Hispanic | 43 | 10.7% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.46%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.66%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.2%
Labor Force Participation
53.8%
Employment Rate
7.6%
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
42.63%
Born in Franklin Center
67.76%
Native Born
32.24%
Foreign Born
9.69%
Non Citizen
22.55%
Naturalized
67.76% of Franklin Center residents were born in the United States, with 42.63% having been born in New Jersey. 9.69% 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 | 5,770 | 93 | 1.64% |
| 2023 | 5,677 | 94 | 1.68% |
| 2022 | 5,583 | 51 | 0.92% |
| 2021 | 5,532 | -4 | -0.07% |
| 2020 | 5,536 | -324 | -5.53% |
| 2019 | 5,860 | 1,245 | 26.98% |
| 2018 | 4,615 | -298 | -6.07% |
| 2017 | 4,913 | 212 | 4.51% |
| 2016 | 4,701 | 426 | 9.96% |
| 2015 | 4,275 | 48 | 1.14% |
| 2014 | 4,227 | 135 | 3.3% |
| 2013 | 4,092 | 142 | 3.59% |
| 2012 | 3,950 | -218 | -5.23% |
| 2011 | 4,168 | -292 | -6.55% |
| 2010 | 4,460 | 0 | 0% |