Franklin Lakes, New Jersey facts for kids
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Franklin Lakes, New Jersey
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Franklin Lakes Nature Preserve
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Location of Franklin Lakes in Bergen County highlighted in red (left). Inset map: Location of Bergen County in New Jersey highlighted in orange (right).
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Census Bureau map of Franklin Lakes, New Jersey
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 Franklin Lakes, New Jersey
Location in Bergen County, New Jersey
Franklin Lakes, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Franklin Lakes, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  New Jersey |
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| County | Bergen | |
| Incorporated | March 11, 1922 | |
| Named for | William Franklin | |
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| • Type | Borough | |
| • Body | Borough Council | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 9.88 sq mi (25.60 km2) | |
| • Land | 9.41 sq mi (24.38 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.47 sq mi (1.21 km2) 4.75% | |
| Area rank | 212th of 565 in state 3rd of 70 in county |
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| Elevation | 522 ft (159 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 11,079 | |
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11,021 | |
| • Rank | 225th of 565 in state 34th of 70 in county |
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| • Density | 1,176.9/sq mi (454.4/km2) | |
| • Density rank | 364th of 565 in state 65th of 70 in county |
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| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) | |
| ZIP Code |
07417
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| Area code(s) | 201 | |
| FIPS code | 3400524990 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0885225 | |
Franklin Lakes is a borough, which is a type of town, located in Bergen County, New Jersey. In 2020, about 11,079 people lived there. This was a small increase from 2010.
The town was officially created on March 11, 1922. It was named after William Franklin. He was the son of Benjamin Franklin and served as the last colonial governor of New Jersey. Franklin Lakes is known as one of New Jersey's wealthiest communities. Many people who live here have high incomes.
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Geography and Location
Franklin Lakes covers an area of about 9.88 square miles (25.60 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Several smaller communities and places are found within Franklin Lakes. These include Bakers Pond, Campgaw, and Shadow Lake.
The borough shares its borders with several other towns. In Bergen County, it borders Mahwah, Oakland, and Wyckoff. It also borders North Haledon and Wayne in Passaic County.
Population Changes Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 375 | — | |
| 1910 | 445 | 18.7% | |
| 1920 | 383 | −13.9% | |
| 1930 | 893 | 133.2% | |
| 1940 | 1,203 | 34.7% | |
| 1950 | 2,021 | 68.0% | |
| 1960 | 3,316 | 64.1% | |
| 1970 | 7,550 | 127.7% | |
| 1980 | 8,769 | 16.1% | |
| 1990 | 9,873 | 12.6% | |
| 2000 | 10,422 | 5.6% | |
| 2010 | 10,590 | 1.6% | |
| 2020 | 11,079 | 4.6% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 11,021 | 4.1% | |
| Population sources: 1930 1900–2020 2000 2010 2020 |
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The population of Franklin Lakes has grown quite a bit over the years. In 1900, only 375 people lived here. By 2020, the population had grown to 11,079.
In 2010, there were 10,590 people living in Franklin Lakes. Most residents were White (88.92%), with smaller groups of Asian (7.34%) and Black or African American (1.41%) people. About 4.96% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many families live in Franklin Lakes. In 2010, about 40.2% of households had children under 18. Most households (76.4%) were married couples living together. The average household had 3 people.
Local Businesses and Economy
Franklin Lakes is home to the main office of Becton Dickinson. This company is a major medical technology firm. It was founded way back in 1897.
Another large company, Medco Health Solutions, used to be based here. It was a big pharmacy benefit manager. However, it was bought by another company in 2012.
Education in Franklin Lakes
Students in Franklin Lakes attend public schools from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. The Franklin Lakes Public Schools district has four schools. In the 2018–19 school year, there were 1,121 students.
The elementary schools are:
- Colonial Road School (grades K–5)
- High Mountain Road School (grades Pre-K–5)
- Woodside Avenue School (grades K–5)
Middle school students attend Franklin Avenue Middle School (grades 6–8).
For high school, students from Franklin Lakes go to the Ramapo Indian Hills Regional High School District. This district also serves students from Oakland and Wyckoff. Students can choose to attend one of two high schools:
- Indian Hills High School in Oakland
- Ramapo High School in Franklin Lakes
Both high schools opened in the late 1950s and early 1960s. This happened after the local communities decided to create their own high school district.
Students in Bergen County, including Franklin Lakes, can also apply to special programs. These are offered by the Bergen County Technical Schools. These schools provide advanced technical education.
There is also a private Catholic elementary school in Franklin Lakes. The Academy of the Most Blessed Sacrament serves students from kindergarten to eighth grade. In 2016, it was recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School. This is a special award from the U.S. Department of Education.
Getting Around Franklin Lakes
Franklin Lakes has many roads for cars and trucks. As of 2010, there were almost 93 miles of roadways. Most of these are maintained by the town itself.
Major highways run through or near Franklin Lakes. Route 208 crosses the middle of the borough. Interstate 287 runs along the western edge of the town. These highways help people travel to other parts of New Jersey and beyond.
For public transportation, NJ Transit bus route 752 provides local bus service in Franklin Lakes.
Years ago, Franklin Lakes also had passenger train service. From the late 1800s until 1966, trains stopped at Crystal Lakes and Campgaw stations. These stations were part of the New York, Susquehanna and Western Railway.
Famous People from Franklin Lakes
Many notable people have lived in or are connected to Franklin Lakes. These include athletes, actors, and musicians.
- John Calipari (born 1959), a well-known college basketball coach.
- Harry Carson (born 1953), a Pro Football Hall of Fame linebacker for the New York Giants.
- Derrick Coleman (born 1967), a former NBA basketball player.
- Dwight Gooden (born 1964), a former MLB pitcher for the New York Mets.
- Melissa Gorga (born 1979), a reality TV star from The Real Housewives of New Jersey.
- Sam Huff (1934–2021), a Pro Football Hall of Fame linebacker for the Washington Redskins.
- Michael Jackson (1958–2009), the famous singer, lived here in 2007.
- Tommy John (born 1943), an All-Star baseball pitcher.
- Bernard King (born 1956), a former NBA player.
- Gheorghe Mureșan (born 1971), one of the tallest players ever in the NBA.
- Willie Randolph (born 1954), a former MLB player and manager for the New York Mets.
- Kelly Ripa (born 1970), a popular actress and talk show host.
- Phil Simms (born 1954), a former New York Giants quarterback and football commentator.
- Keith Van Horn (born 1975), a former NBA player.
- Jane Wyatt (1910–2006), an actress known for Father Knows Best.
- Jeremy Zucker (born 1996), a singer-songwriter.
Historic Places to Visit
Franklin Lakes has several buildings and sites listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These places are important because they show the history of the area.
Some of these historic homes include:
- Ackerman–Boyd House
- Blauvelt House
- De Gray House
- Packer House
- Albert Pulis House
- Storms House
- Van Blarcom House
- Van Houten House
- Van Houten–Ackerman House
- Van Koert–Winters House
- Van Winkle House
- Aaron Winters House
- Winters–Courter House
Another interesting historic site is the Reaction Motors Rocket Test Facility. This place was important for early rocket development.
Images for kids
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The former Campgaw Station site for the New York, Susquehanna and Western Railway as seen in November 2011. There is nothing left of the station platform or depot.
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