East Franklin, NJ

Census Place

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2021 Population

8,375

6.5% 1-year growth

US Senator

Bob Menendez

Democratic Party

US Senator

Cory Booker

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

30.8

1.28% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

12.5%

4.74% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$86,281

13.1% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$280,200

2.45% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, East Franklin, NJ had a population of 8.38k people with a median age of 30.8 and a median household income of $86,281. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of East Franklin, NJ grew from 7,864 to 8,375, a 6.5% increase and its median household income grew from $76,293 to $86,281, a 13.1% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in East Franklin, NJ are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (30.2%), Other (Hispanic) (25.2%), White (Hispanic) (13%), White (Non-Hispanic) (11.3%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (7.53%).

None of the households in East Franklin, NJ reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

73.7% of the residents in East Franklin, NJ are U.S. citizens.

In 2021, the median property value in East Franklin, NJ was $280,200, and the homeownership rate was 53.6%.

Most people in East Franklin, NJ drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.6 minutes. The average car ownership in East Franklin, NJ was 1 car per household.

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Population & Diversity

East Franklin, NJ is home to a population of 8.38k people, from which 73.7% are citizens. As of 2021, 40.2% of East Franklin, NJ residents were born outside of the country (3.37k people).

In 2021, there were 1.2 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.53k people) in East Franklin, NJ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.11k Other (Hispanic) and 1.09k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

73.7%

2021 Citizenship

75.1%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 73.7% of East Franklin, NJ residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in East Franklin, NJ was 75.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in East Franklin, NJ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in East Franklin, NJ

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
2.53k ± 707
Other (Hispanic)
2.11k ± 891
White (Hispanic)
1.09k ± 557

47.5%

Hispanic Population

3.98k people

47.5% of the people in East Franklin, NJ are hispanic (3.98k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in East Franklin, NJ as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

40.2%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

3.37k people

36.7%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

2.88k people

As of 2021, 40.2% of East Franklin, NJ residents (3.37k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in East Franklin, NJ was 36.7%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in East Franklin, NJ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
132 ± 105
World War II
49 ± 51
Gulf War (2001-)
22 ± 42

East Franklin, NJ has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.69 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of East Franklin, NJ employs 4.55k people. The largest industries in East Franklin, NJ are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,133 people), Transportation & Warehousing (635 people), and Manufacturing (526 people), and the highest paying industries are Information ($100,156), Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($67,757), and Transportation & Warehousing ($54,219).

Employment

Occupations

4.55k

2021 Value

± 790

15.8%

1 Year growth

± 22.2%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in East Franklin, NJ grew at a rate of 15.8%, from 3.93k employees to 4.55k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in East Franklin, NJ, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (447 people), Healthcare Support Occupations (424 people), and Construction & Extraction Occupations (382 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of East Franklin, NJ.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New Jersey (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

4.55k

2021 Value

± 790

15.8%

1 Year growth

± 22.2%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in East Franklin, NJ grew at a rate of 15.8%, from 3.93k employees to 4.55k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in East Franklin, NJ, are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,133 people), Transportation & Warehousing (635 people), and Manufacturing (526 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of East Franklin, NJ, though some of these residents may live in East Franklin, NJ and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$47,202

Median earning men ± $10,639

$29,742

Median earning women ± $4,645

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($152,543), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($68,373), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($62,014).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($37,427), Other Services Except Public Administration ($36,378), and Manufacturing ($31,767).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in New Jersey. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New Jersey.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from New Jersey to other states, or from other states to New Jersey.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound New Jersey product (by dollars) was Electronics with $68.4B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($64.3B) and Motorized vehicles ($45.5B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound New Jersey products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$634B

2020 Value in New Jersey

$1.35T

Projected 2050 Value in New Jersey

113% growth

In 2020, total outbound New Jersey trade was $634B. This is expected to increase 113% to $1.35T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound New Jersey trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from New Jersey to other states, or from other states to New Jersey.

Most Common Trade Partners

New York
$114B
Pennsylvania
$59.4B
Ohio
$21.2B

In 2020, the top outbound New Jersey domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New York with $114B, followed by Pennsylvania with $59.4B and Ohio and $21.2B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that New Jersey shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New Jersey went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.696%).

Bob Menendez and Cory Booker are the senators currently representing the state of New Jersey. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

New Jersey is currently represented by 12 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (57.3%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (41.4%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.696%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New Jersey went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.696%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in New Jersey for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from New Jersey

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Bob Menendez

Senator from New Jersey

Assumed office on January 17, 2006
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Jon Corzine, who was elected Governor of New Jersey.

Cory Booker

Senator from New Jersey

Assumed office on October 31, 2013
Elected to the seat to succeed Jeffrey Chiesa, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Frank Lautenberg.

Bob Menendez and Cory Booker are the senators currently representing New Jersey.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in New Jersey over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from New Jersey

New Jersey is currently represented by 12 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for New Jersey have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 1.05% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.03% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.94M), Bachelors Degree (1.73M), and Some college (1.31M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in East Franklin, NJ was $280,200 in 2021, which is 1.14 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $273,500 to $280,200, a 2.45% increase. The homeownership rate in East Franklin, NJ is 53.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in East Franklin, NJ have an average commute time of 28.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in East Franklin, NJ is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Property

$280,200

Median Property Value 2021

±$11,773

$1,355

Median Property Taxes

±$273

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In East Franklin, NJ the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in East Franklin, NJ compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

53.6%

Homeownership

2021

66%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 53.6% of the housing units in East Franklin, NJ were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 57.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in East Franklin, NJ compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Census Tract 532

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

The following map shows all of the places in East Franklin, NJ colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$86,281

Median Household Income

± $6,535

2.53k

Number of Households

± 481

In 2021, the median household income of the 2.53k households in East Franklin, NJ grew to $86,281 from the previous year's value of $76,293.

The following chart displays the households in East Franklin, NJ distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for East Franklin, NJ is from New Jersey.

0.49

2021 Wage GINI in New Jersey

0.49

2020 Wage GINI in New Jersey

In 2021, the income inequality in New Jersey was 0.49 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0372% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for New Jersey was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in New Jersey in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in New Jersey across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (58.2%)
Carpooled (14.1%)
Other (9.94%)

In 2021, 58.2% of workers in East Franklin, NJ drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (14.1%) and those who used some unspecified means to get work (9.94%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

28.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in East Franklin, NJ have a longer commute time (28.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 6.19% of the workforce in East Franklin, NJ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in East Franklin, NJ compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

1 car

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in East Franklin, NJ distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in East Franklin, NJ have 1 car.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

12.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in East Franklin, NJ (1.05k out of 8.38k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 12 - 14 and then Males < 5.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in East Franklin, NJ is Hispanic, followed by White and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

71.4% of the population of East Franklin, NJ has health coverage, with 44.1% on employee plans, 14.2% on Medicaid, 6.32% on Medicare, 6.51% on non-group plans, and 0.215% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Somerset County, NJ see 848 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.935% decrease from the previous year (856 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1007 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 340 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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848 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Somerset County, NJ

Primary care physicians in Somerset County, NJ see an average of 848 patients per year. This represents a 0.935% decrease from the previous year (856 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Somerset County, NJ in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 29.2% under 18 years, 26.1% between 18 and 34 years, 37.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 6.84% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.9% were men and 50.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

28.6%

Uninsured

44.1%

Employer Coverage

14.2%

Medicaid

6.32%

Medicare

6.51%

Non-Group

0.215%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in East Franklin, NJ grew by 2.59% from 27.9% to 28.6%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in East Franklin, NJ changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.