Franconia, PA is a small township in Montgomery County located near Philadelphia with a population of 13,293 and a population density of 976 people per square mile. This suburb has all the amenities and charm of an urban city yet still provides visitors and residents alike with plenty of open spaces to explore. Shopping centers, restaurants, bars, coffee shops, and parks are all within driving distance. For those looking for outdoor adventures there is Lakeside Park which offers swimming in the summer months or kayaking on the lake in colder weather. Year-round activities include hiking along trails that span from Green Lane reservoir down to Valley Forge Historic National Park as well as camping sites at nearby campgrounds. There are also many sports teams in the area such as the Franconia Falcons Basketball team and the Buxmont Torch Baseball Club who host games throughout the year. Organizations such as The Franconia Township Historical Society promote educational opportunities for local residents by preserving local artifacts and providing tours of historical sites like Fort Washington State Park.
The population in Franconia is 13,293. There are 961 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Franconia is 46.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Franconia is 2.8, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Franconia
- 63.1% are married
- 4.9% are divorced
- 36.2% are married with children
- 5.1% have children, but are single
Race in Franconia
- 88.8% are White
- 1.2% are Black
- 7.1% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.4% claim Other
- 2.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.3% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander