Population 5,414 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Franklin
Household size in Franklin
| Period | Franklin | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.55 | 2.79 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.48 | 2.85 | 2.82 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.42 | 2.82 | 2.78 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.29 | 2.79 | 2.76 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.26 | −0.00 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Franklin are small: just 2.29 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.55, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people, only 33 have smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Franklin
| Period | Franklin | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.3 | 38.0 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.5 | 38.7 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.2 | 39.8 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 48.6 | 40.4 | 40.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +8.3 | +2.4 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 48.6, Franklin is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 40.3, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people, only 35 are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Franklin
| Period | Franklin | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 13.1% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.6% | 12.8% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.6% | 11.4% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.6% | 11.6% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 8.6% of households in Franklin, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 0.5 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Franklin
Renters in Franklin
| Period | Franklin | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.9% | 47.1% | 33.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 29.0% | 48.7% | 35.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.8% | 48.8% | 36.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 41.8% | 48.6% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +15.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Just over four in ten households in Franklin rent their homes (41.8%), above the national share of 34.8%. Locally, though, renters make up a smaller share here than in the New York area as a whole (48.6%). Among homeowners, 33.4% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 15.8 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Franklin
| Period | Franklin | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.4% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.2% | 9.0% | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.8% | 9.1% | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.6% | 7.9% | 6.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Franklin: 5.6% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Vacancy is down 2.8 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Franklin
| Period | Franklin | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1957 | 1957 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1962 | 1958 | 1966 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1957 | 1959 | 1967 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1958 | 1962 | 1969 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Franklin is a place of older homes: half were built before 1958, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the center has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Franklin
| Period | Franklin | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,220 | $1,268 | $1,246 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,219 | $1,377 | $1,324 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,205 | $1,645 | $1,522 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,390 | $2,060 | $1,896 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$170 | +$792 | +$651 | +$606 |
The median renter in Franklin pays $1,390 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $170 a month from 2006–10, a 14% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 28.7% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the north; the highest are in the southeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Franklin
Bachelor's degrees in Franklin
| Period | Franklin | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.1% | 35.0% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.3% | 36.7% | 36.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.4% | 39.9% | 39.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.6% | 43.6% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Franklin have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 20.6%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree has fallen 2.5 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Only 18 of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Franklin
| Period | Franklin | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.7% | 83.7% | 87.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.9% | 84.6% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.4% | 86.2% | 89.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.3% | 86.9% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.6 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Franklin is a bit above the national rate: 91.3% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 3.6 points, in line with the national trend. Compared with other New Jersey cities, though, Franklin has a lower share of high school graduates than most.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Franklin
| Period | Franklin | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.6% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.2% | 9.5% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.3% | 5.7% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.1% | 6.9% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs high in Franklin: 7.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. The New York area as a whole looks much the same. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Franklin compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin | 2.29 | 48.6 | 8.6% | 41.8% | 5.6% | 1958 | $1,390 | 20.6% | 91.3% | 7.1% |
| Hamburg | 2.23 | 48.9 | 9.3% | 24.8% | 4.0% | 1989 | $1,903 | 35.0% | 95.1% | 4.3% |
| Stockholm | 2.43 | 50.1 | 4.9% | 16.9% | 11.0% | 1968 | $2,070 | 40.5% | 93.9% | 6.8% |
| Ogdensburg | 2.55 | 41.1 | 8.1% | 10.4% | 10.3% | 1969 | $1,495 | 39.8% | 96.9% | 9.1% |
| South Ogdensburg | 2.85 | 45.1 | 4.4% | 5.0% | 3.6% | 1994 | $1,835 | 69.7% | 97.7% | 7.5% |
| Sparta | 2.90 | 41.0 | 5.6% | 8.7% | 4.6% | 1985 | $1,849 | 61.2% | 97.6% | 5.5% |
| Lafayette | 2.51 | 46.1 | 6.3% | 17.5% | 4.7% | 1979 | $1,748 | 43.5% | 95.7% | 4.9% |
| Augusta | 2.71 | 48.9 | 8.7% | 1.6% | 10.4% | 1977 | $1,693 | 39.9% | 94.4% | 6.6% |
| Upper Mohawk | 3.00 | 42.1 | 9.2% | 8.8% | 2.3% | 1989 | $1,669 | 61.4% | 97.8% | 7.7% |
| Pellettown | 2.64 | 45.7 | 7.5% | 14.2% | 4.7% | 1980 | $1,589 | 43.1% | 95.2% | 6.0% |
| Vernon | 2.58 | 44.5 | 8.1% | 9.6% | 12.0% | 1979 | $2,089 | 35.3% | 96.8% | 6.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Franklin. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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