Franklin Square, NY Demographics

A map of Franklin Square's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	16,609	18,604	53.8%	60.2%
Hispanic	6,589	5,979	21.3%	19.3%
Asian	5,096	3,947	16.5%	12.8%
Black	1,620	1,385	5.2%	4.5%
Multiracial	625	647	2.0%	2.1%
Native American/Other	358	341	1.2%	1.1%

Franklin Square, New York has an estimated population of 30,897, a less than 1% change from the 30,903 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 53.8% White, 21.3% Hispanic, 16.5% Asian, 5.2% Black, 2.0% Multiracial, and 1.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Franklin Square, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Franklin Square has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than New York overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Franklin Square, that probability was 58.1% in 2020 and 63.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Franklin Square is ranked the 45th most populous place in New York, out of 1,291 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). Franklin Square was ranked the 45th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Franklin Square's White Population

16,609 residents of Franklin Square, or 53.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Franklin Square is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Franklin Square ranks 1132nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Franklin Square's White population has declined by an estimated 10.7%. White residents' share of Franklin Square's population has decreased from 60.2% to 53.8%.

Franklin Square is more White than neighboring South Floral Park (11.5% White). Franklin Square is less White than neighboring Garden City South (73% White), Stewart Manor (67.1% White), Malverne Park Oaks (65.5% White), and Malverne (64.2% White).

Franklin Square's Black Population

1,620 residents of Franklin Square, or 5.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Franklin Square is lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Franklin Square ranks 279th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Franklin Square's Black population has grown by an estimated 17.0%. Black residents' share of Franklin Square's population has increased from 4.5% to 5.2%.

Franklin Square is more Black than neighboring Garden City South (1.3% Black), Stewart Manor (1.4% Black), Malverne Park Oaks (0% Black), and Malverne (4.2% Black). Franklin Square is less Black than neighboring South Floral Park (40.4% Black).

Franklin Square's Asian Population

5,096 residents of Franklin Square, or 16.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Franklin Square is higher than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Franklin Square ranks 80th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Franklin Square's Asian population has grown by an estimated 29.1%. Asian residents' share of Franklin Square's population has increased from 12.8% to 16.5%.

Franklin Square is more Asian than neighboring Stewart Manor (11.4% Asian), Malverne Park Oaks (16.4% Asian), and Malverne (5.9% Asian). Franklin Square is less Asian than neighboring Garden City South (16.9% Asian).

Franklin Square's Hispanic Population

6,589 residents of Franklin Square, or 21.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Franklin Square is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Franklin Square ranks 142nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Franklin Square's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 10.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Franklin Square's population has increased from 19.3% to 21.3%.

Franklin Square is more Hispanic than neighboring Garden City South (7.9% Hispanic), Stewart Manor (16.4% Hispanic), Malverne Park Oaks (2% Hispanic), and Malverne (20.5% Hispanic). Franklin Square is less Hispanic than neighboring South Floral Park (22.3% Hispanic).

Franklin Square's Native American/Other Population

358 residents of Franklin Square, or 1.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Franklin Square is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Franklin Square ranks 227th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Franklin Square's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 5.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Franklin Square's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

Franklin Square is more Native American/Other than neighboring Garden City South (0.1% Native American/Other), Stewart Manor (0.6% Native American/Other), Malverne Park Oaks (0% Native American/Other), and Malverne (0.3% Native American/Other). Franklin Square is less Native American/Other than neighboring South Floral Park (3.8% Native American/Other).

Franklin Square's Multiracial Population

625 residents of Franklin Square, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Franklin Square is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Franklin Square ranks 1138th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Franklin Square's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 3.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Franklin Square's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.0%.

Franklin Square is more Multiracial than neighboring Garden City South (0.7% Multiracial). Franklin Square is less Multiracial than neighboring Stewart Manor (3.1% Multiracial), Malverne Park Oaks (16.1% Multiracial), Malverne (4.8% Multiracial), and South Floral Park (5.4% 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.