Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Franklin Township (Somerset), NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

68,367

Median Agei

40.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

28.7%19,623

Black

25.4%17,334

Asian

24.2%16,519

Hispanic/Latino

17.7%12,119

Two or More

2.7%1,847

Other

1.3%874

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%51

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.7%832

High School Diploma

15%7,364

Some College (<1 yr)

4.8%2,355

Some College (1+ yr)

8.7%4,308

Associate's Degree

7.2%3,529

Bachelor's Degree

30.3%14,941

Master's Degree

19.5%9,591

Professional Degree

2.8%1,362

Doctorate

2.9%1,435

HS or Higher

92.9%

BA or Higher

55.5%

Graduate+

25.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$430,200

Median Renti

$1,987

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

68.3%17,972

Renter-Occupied

31.7%8,331

Total Units

26,858

Homeownership

68.3%

Vacancy Rate

2.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.1%199

$50K–$100K

0.5%95

$100K–$150K

2%367

$150K–$200K

2.5%448

$200K–$300K

11.3%2,039

$300K–$500K

48.7%8,751

$500K–$1M

32.9%5,914

$1M+

0.9%159

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

183

$750–$1,000

129

$1,000–$1,250

271

$1,250–$1,500

635

$1,500–$2,000

2,817

$2,000+

3,971

Year Built

2020 or later

0.4%113

2010–2019

8.9%2,402

2000–2009

16%4,307

1990–1999

14.5%3,901

1980–1989

23.8%6,403

1970–1979

8%2,148

1960–1969

13.9%3,725

1950–1959

8.3%2,225

1940–1949

2.9%789

1939 or earlier

3.1%845

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

77.5%20,395

Electricity

17.4%4,584

Fuel Oil

2.8%740

Bottled/LP Gas

1.2%315

Solar

0.5%142

No Fuel

0.4%104

Other

0.1%21

Wood

0%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$118,034

Mean Household Incomei

$149,869

Per Capita Incomei

$58,413

Poverty Ratei

6.1%

Unemploymenti

4.4%

Labor Forcei

38,762

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.3%603

$10K–$15K

1.2%328

$15K–$20K

1.8%469

$20K–$25K

1.9%490

$25K–$30K

1.6%424

$30K–$35K

1.8%485

$35K–$40K

2%539

$40K–$45K

2.7%719

$45K–$50K

1.3%345

$50K–$60K

4.1%1,073

$60K–$75K

7.2%1,895

$75K–$100K

13%3,417

$100K–$125K

12.4%3,252

$125K–$150K

9.4%2,482

$150K–$200K

14.1%3,705

$200K+

23.1%6,077

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

115

Avg. Tenant Renti

$439/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers37 homes97% occupied$471/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 840 homes99% occupied$409/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

811/PRAC4 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $118,034/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $35K/yr

90.1%

Very low income$35K–$59K/yr

8.5%

Low income$59K–$94K/yr

1.4%

Who Receives This Housing

69.2% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

16.6% of subsidized households are minority

18.8% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

81.3% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

23,25634%

By Region

Top Countries

India

7,490

Philippines

1,147

China

1,071

Mexico

598

Korea

258

Poland

226

United Kingdom

152

Canada

135

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

35,961

Avg. Commutei

33.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

37,002

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,988(3.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

92.7%Insured

7.3%Uninsured