Franklin Center, NJ is a small town located in Somerset county with a population of 5,532 people. With a population density of 744 people per square mile it’s much smaller than the US population density of 93 people per square mile. Local businesses in Franklin Center include The Brownstone Bistro & Bar which offers an Italian inspired menu and local craft beers, as well as Good Times Gourmet Grocery which has been providing delicious locally sourced food since 1983. Year-round outdoor activities around Franklin Center include fishing in the larger lakes nearby such as Longwood Lake and Cushetunk Creek, biking and hiking at Sourland Mountain Park or horseback riding at No Frills Farm. Other organizations that reside within Franklin Center are the local library, Senior Citizen Center and community center both offering classes and activities for all ages year-round. As far as sporting events go, the area is home to some interesting teams such as The Franklin Township Soccer Club, The Somerset Cricket Club and The Skylands Kings Hockey Team.
The population in Franklin Center is 5,532. There are 839 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Franklin Center is 60.2, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Franklin Center is 2.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Franklin Center
- 63.8% are married
- 7.0% are divorced
- 14.2% are married with children
- 2.4% have children, but are single
Race in Franklin Center
- 64.1% are White
- 9.0% are Black
- 16.6% are Asian
- 0.3% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 9.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander