East Franklin, NJ Demographics

A map of East Franklin's Population by Race

East Franklin, New Jersey has an estimated population of 11,070, a large increase from the 9,788 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 53.7% Hispanic, 31.7% Black, 7.2% White, 3.7% Asian, 2.6% Native American/Other, and 1.1% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of East Franklin, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

East Franklin has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New Jersey overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In East Franklin, that probability was 66.1% in 2020 and 60.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

East Franklin is ranked the 132nd most populous place in New Jersey, out of 700 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). East Franklin was ranked the 159th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

East Franklin's White Population

796 residents of East Franklin, or 7.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in East Franklin is significantly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. East Franklin ranks 688th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Franklin's White population has declined by an estimated 23.2%. White residents' share of East Franklin's population has decreased from 10.6% to 7.2%.

East Franklin is more White than neighboring Voorhees (1.3% White). East Franklin is less White than neighboring New Brunswick (22.8% White), Rutgers University-Busch Campus (75.1% White), Somerset (32.7% White), and Rutgers University-Livingston Campus (77.5% White).

East Franklin's Black Population

3,505 residents of East Franklin, or 31.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in East Franklin is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. East Franklin ranks 29th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Franklin's Black population has grown by an estimated 15.7%. Black residents' share of East Franklin's population has increased from 31.0% to 31.7%.

East Franklin is more Black than neighboring New Brunswick (11.6% Black), Rutgers University-Busch Campus (4% Black), Somerset (28.1% Black), and Rutgers University-Livingston Campus (4.4% Black). East Franklin is less Black than neighboring Voorhees (39.2% Black).

East Franklin's Asian Population

415 residents of East Franklin, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in East Franklin is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. East Franklin ranks 211th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Franklin's Asian population has declined by an estimated 39.4%. Asian residents' share of East Franklin's population has decreased from 7.0% to 3.7%.

East Franklin is less Asian than neighboring Voorhees (21.7% Asian), New Brunswick (7.9% Asian), Rutgers University-Busch Campus (9.9% Asian), Somerset (23.1% Asian), and Rutgers University-Livingston Campus (8.5% Asian).

East Franklin's Hispanic Population

5,946 residents of East Franklin, or 53.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in East Franklin is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. East Franklin ranks 29th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Franklin's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 27.7%. Hispanic residents' share of East Franklin's population has increased from 47.6% to 53.7%.

East Franklin is more Hispanic than neighboring Voorhees (37% Hispanic), Rutgers University-Busch Campus (9.2% Hispanic), Somerset (11.6% Hispanic), and Rutgers University-Livingston Campus (9.3% Hispanic). East Franklin is less Hispanic than neighboring New Brunswick (54.6% Hispanic).

East Franklin's Native American/Other Population

288 residents of East Franklin, or 2.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in East Franklin is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. East Franklin ranks 58th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Franklin's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 126.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of East Franklin's population has increased from 1.3% to 2.6%.

East Franklin is more Native American/Other than neighboring Voorhees (0% Native American/Other), New Brunswick (1.2% Native American/Other), Rutgers University-Busch Campus (0% Native American/Other), Somerset (0.6% Native American/Other), and Rutgers University-Livingston Campus (0% Native American/Other).

East Franklin's Multiracial Population

120 residents of East Franklin, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in East Franklin is slightly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. East Franklin ranks 493rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Franklin's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 52.4%. Multiracial residents' share of East Franklin's population has decreased from 2.6% to 1.1%.

East Franklin is more Multiracial than neighboring Voorhees (0.9% Multiracial), and Rutgers University-Livingston Campus (0.3% Multiracial). East Franklin is less Multiracial than neighboring New Brunswick (1.8% Multiracial), Rutgers University-Busch Campus (1.8% Multiracial), and Somerset (3.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.