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Franklin Township, New Jersey
Township
Municipal Building
Municipal Building
Official seal of Franklin Township, New Jersey
coat of arms
Location of Franklin Township in Gloucester County highlighted in red (right). Inset map: Location of Gloucester County in New Jersey highlighted in red (left).
Location of Franklin Township in Gloucester County highlighted in red (right). Inset map: Location of Gloucester County in New Jersey highlighted in red (left).
Census Bureau map of Franklin Township, Gloucester County, New Jersey
Census Bureau map of Franklin Township, Gloucester County, New Jersey
Franklin Township, New Jersey is located in Gloucester County, New Jersey
Franklin Township, New Jersey
Franklin Township, New Jersey
Location in Gloucester County, New Jersey
Franklin Township, New Jersey is located in New Jersey
Franklin Township, New Jersey
Franklin Township, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Franklin Township, New Jersey is located in the United States
Franklin Township, New Jersey
Franklin Township, New Jersey
Location in the United States
Country  United States
State  New Jersey
County Gloucester
Incorporated January 27, 1820
Named for Benjamin Franklin
Government
 • Type Township
 • Body Township Committee
Area
 • Total 56.39 sq mi (146.04 km2)
 • Land 55.83 sq mi (144.60 km2)
 • Water 0.56 sq mi (1.44 km2)  0.99%
Area rank 26th of 565 in state
1st of 24 in county
Elevation
105 ft (32 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 16,380
 • Estimate 
(2023)
16,543
 • Rank 162nd of 565 in state
6th of 24 in county
 • Density 293.4/sq mi (113.3/km2)
 • Density rank 475th of 565 in state
21st of 24 in county
Time zone UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT))
ZIP Code
08322 – Franklinville 08328 - Malaga
Area code(s) 856
FIPS code 3401524840
GNIS feature ID 0882138
Website

Franklin Township is a community in Gloucester County, New Jersey. It is called a township. In 2020, about 16,380 people lived here. This number was a little lower than in 2010.

Franklin Township was officially created on January 27, 1820. It was formed from parts of other townships. Later, some areas left to form Clayton Township and Newfield. The township was named after Benjamin Franklin.

Geography of Franklin Township

Franklin Township covers about 56.39 square miles (146.04 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a small part, about 0.56 square miles (1.44 square kilometers), is water.

Nearby Communities and Borders

Several smaller communities are found within Franklin Township. These include Blue Bell, Downstown, and Franklinville. Other places are Fries Mills, Iona, and Malaga.

The township shares borders with many other towns. In Gloucester County, it borders Clayton and Monroe Township. It also borders Buena in Atlantic County. To the west, it borders Vineland in Cumberland County.

Population and People

Historical population
Census Pop.
1820 1,137
1830 1,574 38.4%
1840 2,077 32.0%
1850 2,984 43.7%
1860 1,778 * −40.4%
1870 2,188 23.1%
1880 2,480 13.3%
1890 2,021 −18.5%
1900 2,252 11.4%
1910 2,603 15.6%
1920 3,448 32.5%
1930 3,563 * 3.3%
1940 3,464 −2.8%
1950 5,056 46.0%
1960 7,451 47.4%
1970 8,990 20.7%
1980 12,396 37.9%
1990 14,482 16.8%
2000 15,466 6.8%
2010 16,820 8.8%
2020 16,380 −2.6%
2023 (est.) 16,543 −1.6%
Population sources: 1820–2000
1820–1920 1840 1850–1870
1850 1870 1880–1890
1890–1910 1910–1930
1940–2000 2000
2010 2020
* = Lost territory in previous decade.

2010 Census Information

In 2010, Franklin Township had 16,820 people. There were 5,849 households, which are groups of people living together. Most households (61.5%) were married couples. About 33.6% of households had children under 18.

The population was mostly White (88.44%). About 7.18% were Black or African American. About 1.27% were Asian. People of Hispanic or Latino background made up 4.49% of the population. The average age in the township was 40 years old.

Education in Franklin Township

Franklin Township has its own public schools. These schools serve students from pre-kindergarten up to sixth grade.

Elementary and Middle Schools

The Franklin Township Public Schools district has three schools.

  • Mary F. Janvier Elementary School teaches students in grades K-2.
  • Main Road School is for students in grades 3-4.
  • Caroline L. Reutter School serves students in grades 5-6.

Students from Newfield also attend these schools.

High School Education

For seventh through twelfth grades, students attend the Delsea Regional School District. This district serves students from Franklin Township and Elk Township. Students from Newfield also go to Delsea schools.

The schools in this district are:

  • Delsea Regional Middle School for grades 7-8.
  • Delsea Regional High School for grades 9-12.

Franklin Township has seven seats on the high school district's school board.

Specialized Schools

Students in Gloucester County can apply to the Gloucester County Institute of Technology. This school in Deptford Township offers technical and vocational training. It is a public school, so students do not pay tuition.

There are also private Catholic schools in the area. St. Michael the Archangel Regional School is in Clayton. Our Lady of Mercy Academy is an all-girls high school.

Transportation in Franklin Township

Franklin Township has many roads for getting around. The township maintains most of these roads.

Major Roads and Highways

2021-08-09 10 33 19 View north along New Jersey State Route 55 (Cape May Expressway) from the overpass for Little Mill Road in Franklin Township, Gloucester County, New Jersey
Route 55 northbound in Franklin Township

U.S. Route 40 runs through the southern part of the township. Route 47 and Route 55 are in the western part. Several county roads, like CR 538, also pass through.

Public Transit Options

NJ Transit offers bus service in Franklin Township. Bus routes connect the township to other places. You can take a bus to Cape May or Philadelphia. There are also buses to Millville.

Notable People from Franklin Township

Many interesting people have lived in or are connected to Franklin Township:

  • Domenick DiCicco (1963–2024), a politician who served in the New Jersey government.
  • H. Jay Dinshah (1933–2000), who started the American Vegan Society.
  • Ed Keegan (1939–2014), a professional baseball pitcher. He played for the Philadelphia Phillies.
  • Eliot Marshall (born 1980), a retired mixed martial artist.

Wineries in the Area

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