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|postal_code = 08808 - Broadway<ref>, ]. Accessed June 2, 2013.</ref>
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'''Franklin Township''' is a ] in ], ], United States. As of the ], the township's population was 3,176.<ref name=Districts2011/> The township is located in the far eastern region of the ]. '''Franklin Township''' is a ] in ], ], United States. As of the ], the township's population was 3,176,<ref name=Census2010/><ref name=Districts2011/><ref name=LWD2010/> reflecting an increase of 408 (+14.7%) from the 2,768 counted in the ], which had in turn increased by 364 (+15.1%) from the 2,404 counted in the ].<ref>, ], February 2011. Accessed June 2, 2013.</ref> The township is located in the far eastern region of the ].


Franklin Township was incorporated as a township by an Act of the ] on April 8, 1839, from portions of ], ] and ].<ref name=Story>Snyder, John P. , Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 245. Accessed October 25, 2012.</ref> Franklin was incorporated as a township by an Act of the ] on April 8, 1839, from portions of ], ] and ].<ref name=Story>Snyder, John P. , Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 245. Accessed October 25, 2012.</ref>

] (with a 2010 Census population of 273<ref>, ]. Accessed June 2, 2013.</ref>), ] (244<ref>, ]. Accessed June 2, 2013.</ref>) and ] (421<ref>, ]. Accessed June 2, 2013.</ref>) are ]s and ] located within the township.<ref>, ]. Accessed June 2, 2013.</ref><ref>, ]. Accessed June 2, 2013.</ref><ref name=CPH232>, ], p. III-5, August 2012. Accessed June 2, 2013.</ref>


==Geography== ==Geography==
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==Demographics== ==Demographics==
⚫ As of the ]{{GR|2|dateform=mdy}} there were 2,768 people, 972 households, and 750 families residing in the township. The ] was 115.4 people per square mile (44.5/km²). There were 1,019 housing units at an average density of 42.5 per square mile (16.4/km²). The racial makeup of the township was 97.04% ], 0.83% ], 0.07% ], 0.87% ], 0.11% from ], and 1.08% from two or more races. ] or ] of any race were 1.99% of the population.

⚫ There were 972 households out of which 39.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.6% were ] living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.8% were non-families. 18.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.84 and the average family size was 3.28.

⚫ In the township the population was spread out with 28.8% under the age of 18, 5.1% from 18 to 24, 30.7% from 25 to 44, 25.3% from 45 to 64, and 10.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 102.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.4 males.

⚫ The median income for a household in the township was $69,115, and the median income for a family was $72,763. Males had a median income of $47,569 versus $31,906 for females. The ] for the township was $27,224. About 2.4% of families and 3.1% of the population were below the ], including 1.9% of those under age 18 and 15.3% of those age 65 or over.
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| 1840=1348
| 1850=1565
| 1860=1902
| 1870=1655
| 1880=1529
| 1890=1283
| 1900=1280
| 1910=1585
| 1920=1457
| 1930=1213 | 1930=1213
| 1940=1540 | 1940=1540
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| 2010=3176 | 2010=3176
| estimate=3164 | estimate=3130
| estyear=2011 | estyear=2012
| estref=<ref>, ]. Accessed November 26, 2012.</ref> | estref=<ref name=PopEst>, ]. Accessed June 2, 2013.</ref>
| footnote=Population sources:<small><br>1840-1920<ref>, ], 1906. Accessed June 2, 2013.</ref> 1840<ref>]. , p. 231, David H. Williams, 1842. Accessed June 2, 2013.</ref><br>1850-1870<ref>Raum, John O. , p. 272, J. E. Potter and company, 1877. Accessed June 2, 2013. "Franklin township was formed from Mansfield and Greenwich contained in 1850, 1,565 inhabitants; in 1860, 1,902; and in 1870, 1,655 The Pohatkong mountains are in this township and the Morris canal passes through it."</ref> 1850<ref>]. , p. 141. R. Armstrong, 1853. Accessed February 27, 2013.</ref> 1870<ref>Staff. , p. 260. ], 1872. Accessed June 2, 2013.</ref><br>1880-1890<ref>Porter, Robert Percival. , p. 100. ], 1890. Accessed June 2, 2013.</ref> 1890-1910<ref>, ], p. 339. Accessed June 2, 2013.</ref><br>1910-1930<ref>, ], p. 719. Accessed June 2, 2013.</ref> 1930-1990<ref>, Workforce New Jersey Public Information Network, backed up by the ] as of May 2, 2009. Accessed June 2, 2013.</ref><br>2000<ref name=Census2000/><ref name=Census2000SF1/> 2010<ref name=Census2010/><ref name=Districts2011/><ref name=LWD2010/></small>
| footnote=Population 1930 - 1990.<ref>, Workforce New Jersey Public Information Network. Accessed March 1, 2007.</ref>
}} }}
===Census 2010===
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The Census Bureau's 2006-2010 ] showed that (in 2010 ] dollars) ] was $85,893 (with a margin of error of +/- $7,764) and the median family income was $98,333 (+/- $7,142). Males had a median income of $69,784 (+/- $9,633) versus $59,750 (+/- $16,881) for females. The ] for the borough was $38,178 (+/- $4,746). About 7.2% of families and 5.2% of the population were below the ], including 4.6% of those under age 18 and 9.2% of those age 65 or over.<ref>, ]. Accessed June 2, 2013.</ref>

===Census 2000===
⚫ As of the ]{{GR|2|dateform=mdy}} there were 2,768 people, 972 households, and 750 families residing in the township. The ] was 115.4 people per square mile (44.5/km²). There were 1,019 housing units at an average density of 42.5 per square mile (16.4/km²). The racial makeup of the township was 97.04% ], 0.83% ], 0.07% ], 0.87% ], 0.11% from ], and 1.08% from two or more races. ] or ] of any race were 1.99% of the population.<ref name=Census2000>, ]. Accessed June 2, 2013.</ref><ref name=Census2000SF1>, ]. Accessed June 2, 2013.</ref>

⚫ There were 972 households out of which 39.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.6% were ] living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.8% were non-families. 18.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.84 and the average family size was 3.28.<ref name=Census2000/><ref name=Census2000SF1/>

⚫ In the township the population was spread out with 28.8% under the age of 18, 5.1% from 18 to 24, 30.7% from 25 to 44, 25.3% from 45 to 64, and 10.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 102.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.4 males.<ref name=Census2000/><ref name=Census2000SF1/>

⚫ The median income for a household in the township was $69,115, and the median income for a family was $72,763. Males had a median income of $47,569 versus $31,906 for females. The ] for the township was $27,224. About 2.4% of families and 3.1% of the population were below the ], including 1.9% of those under age 18 and 15.3% of those age 65 or over.<ref name=Census2000/><ref name=Census2000SF1/>


== Government == == Government ==
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Franklin Township is governed under the ] form of government with a five-member Township Committee. The Township Committee is elected directly by the voters in partisan elections to serve three-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with one or two seats coming up for election each year.<ref name=DataBook>''2005 New Jersey Legislative District Data Book'', ] ], April 2005, p. 8.</ref> At an annual reorganization meeting, the Township Committee selects one of its members to serve as Mayor and another to serve as Deputy Mayor. Franklin Township is governed under the ] form of government with a five-member Township Committee. The Township Committee is elected directly by the voters in partisan elections to serve three-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with one or two seats coming up for election each year.<ref name=DataBook>''2005 New Jersey Legislative District Data Book'', ] ], April 2005, p. 8.</ref> At an annual reorganization meeting, the Township Committee selects one of its members to serve as Mayor and another to serve as Deputy Mayor.


{{asof|2011}}, the Franklin Township Committee consists of ] Jeff DeAngelis (], 2011), Deputy Mayor Bonnie Butler (R, 2013), Joe Flynn (R, 2012), Sarah Payne (R, 2013) and Mike Toretta (R, 2012).<ref>, Franklin Township. Accessed March 15, 2011.</ref><ref>, ], ]. Accessed March 15, 2011.</ref> {{as of|2013}}, the Franklin Township Committee (with committee / liaison assignments, party and term-end date listed in parentheses)consists of ] Bonnie Butler (Land Use Board; ], term ends December 31, 2013), Deputy Mayor Mike Toretta (DPW/Personnel/Comcast; R, 2015), Joe Flynn (Recreational/FTYA/Board of Education; R, 2015), Sarah Payne (Insurance/Land Use Board; R, 2013) and Jacob Pence (Open Space Commission/Squad/Fire; R, 2014).<ref name=Directory>, Franklin Township. Accessed June 2, 2013.</ref><ref name=WarrenGuide>, ]. Accessed June 2, 2013.</ref><ref name=Warren2010>, ] Clerk, November 5, 2010. Accessed June 2, 2013.</ref><ref name=Warren2011>, ] Clerk, November 15, 2011. Accessed June 2, 2013.</ref><ref name=Warren2012>, ], November 19, 2012. Accessed June 2, 2013.</ref>


=== Federal, state and county representation === === Federal, state and county representation ===
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{{NJ Warren County Freeholders}} {{NJ Warren County Freeholders}}


==Transportation== ===Politics===
As of March 23, 2011, there were a total of 2,112 registered voters in Franklin Township, of which 396 (18.8% vs. 21.5% countywide) were registered as ], 890 (42.1% vs. 35.3%) were registered as ] and 825 (39.1% vs. 43.1%) were registered as ]. There were 1 voters registered to other parties.<ref name=VoterRegistration>, ] Division of Elections, March 23, 2011. Accessed June 2, 2013.</ref> Among the township's 2010 Census population, 66.5% (vs. 62.3% in Warren County) were registered to vote, including 88.6% of those ages 18 and over (vs. 81.5% countywide).<ref name=VoterRegistration/><ref>, ]. Accessed June 2, 2013.</ref>
⚫ Major roadways in Franklin Township include ]/], which pass through the southern part very briefly with Exit 6 right on the border. ] runs through the northern part of the township.

In the ], Republican ] received 921 votes here (63.1% vs. 56.0% countywide), ahead of Democrat ] with 493 votes (33.8% vs. 40.8%) and other candidates with 27 votes (1.8% vs. 1.7%), among the 1,460 ballots cast by the township's 2,095 registered voters, for a turnout of 69.7% (vs. 66.7% in Warren County).<ref>, ] Division of Elections, March 15, 2013. Accessed June 2, 2013.</ref><ref>, ] Division of Elections, March 15, 2013. Accessed June 2, 2013.</ref> In the ], Republican ] received 960 votes here (59.9% vs. 55.2% countywide), ahead of Democrat ] with 588 votes (36.7% vs. 41.4%) and other candidates with 39 votes (2.4% vs. 1.6%), among the 1,602 ballots cast by the township's 2,090 registered voters, for a turnout of 76.7% (vs. 73.4% in Warren County).<ref>, ] Division of Elections, December 23, 2008. Accessed June 2, 2013.</ref> In the ], Republican ] received 967 votes here (63.1% vs. 61.0% countywide), ahead of Democrat ] with 529 votes (34.5% vs. 37.2%) and other candidates with 26 votes (1.7% vs. 1.3%), among the 1,533 ballots cast by the township's 1,900 registered voters, for a turnout of 80.7% (vs. 76.3% in the whole county).<ref>, ] Division of Elections, December 13, 2004. Accessed June 2, 2013.</ref>

In the ], Republican ] received 794 votes here (68.8% vs. 61.3% countywide), ahead of Democrat ] with 200 votes (17.3% vs. 25.7%), Independent ] with 117 votes (10.1% vs. 9.8%) and other candidates with 25 votes (2.2% vs. 1.5%), among the 1,154 ballots cast by the township's 2,059 registered voters, yielding a 56.0% turnout (vs. 49.6% in the county).<ref>, ] Division of Elections, December 31, 2009. Accessed June 2, 2013.</ref>


== Education == == Education ==
The ] serves public school students in pre-Kindergarten through sixth grade. The Franklin Township School had an enrollment of 338 students as of the 2008-09 school year.<ref>, ]. Accessed March 15, 2011.</ref> The ] serves public school students in pre-Kindergarten through sixth grade. As of the 2010-11 school year, the district and its one school had a total enrollment of 286 students and 23.6 classroom teachers (on an ] basis), for a ] of 12.12:1.<ref name=NCES>, ]. Accessed June 2, 2013.</ref>


Public school students in grades 7 and up attend the schools of the ]. Warren Hills is a Grade 7-12 district in ] that serves students from the municipalities of ], ], ], Franklin Township and ] (for 9-12 only).<ref>, ]. Accessed May 21, 2008. "Warren Hills Regional High School offers a comprehensive educational program to students in grades 9–12. Students attending Warren Hills are residents of Washington Borough and the townships of Franklin, Mansfield, Oxford and Washington."</ref> Schools in the district (with 2008-09 enrollment data from the ]<ref>, ]. Accessed March 15, 2011.</ref>) are Public school students in grades 7 and up attend the schools of the ]. Warren Hills is a Grade 7-12 district in ] that serves students from the municipalities of ], ], ], Franklin Township and ] (for 9-12 only).<ref>, ]. Accessed June 2, 2013. "Warren Hills Regional High School offers a comprehensive educational program to students in grades 9-12. Students attending Warren Hills are residents of Washington Borough and the townships of Franklin, Mansfield, Oxford and Washington."</ref> Schools in the district (with 2010-11 enrollment data from the ]<ref>, ]. Accessed June 2, 2013.</ref> are
(grades 7 and 8; 643 students) located in Washington Borough and (grades 7 and 8; 663 students) located in Washington Borough and
] (grades 9 - 12; 1,387 students) located in Washington Township. ] (grades 9 - 12; 1,276 students) located in Washington Township.<ref name=WarrenGuide/>

==Transportation==
⚫ Major roadways in Franklin Township include ]/], which pass through the southern part very briefly with Exit 6 right on the border. ] runs through the northern part of the township.


==Surrounding communities== ==Surrounding communities==

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For other current New Jersey townships with the same name, see Franklin Township, New Jersey (disambiguation). Township in New Jersey, United States
Franklin Township, New Jersey
Township
A Franklin Township farmA Franklin Township farm
Map of Franklin Township in Warren County. Inset: Location of Warren County in New Jersey.Map of Franklin Township in Warren County. Inset: Location of Warren County in New Jersey.
Census Bureau map of Franklin Township, Warren County, New JerseyCensus Bureau map of Franklin Township, Warren County, New Jersey
CountryUnited States
StateNew Jersey
CountyWarren
IncorporatedApril 8, 1839
Government
 • TypeTownship
 • MayorBonnie Butler (term ends December 31, 2013)
 • ClerkDenise Cicerelle
Area
 • Total24.127 sq mi (62.489 km)
 • Land24.040 sq mi (62.264 km)
 • Water0.087 sq mi (0.225 km)  0.36%
 • Rank114th of 566 in state
6th of 22 in county
Elevation509 ft (155 m)
Population
 • Total3,176
 • Estimate 3,130
 • Rank445th of 566 in state
13th of 22 in county
 • Density132.1/sq mi (51.0/km)
  • Rank531st of 566 in state
17th of 22 in county
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (Eastern (EDT))
ZIP code08808 - Broadway
Area code908
FIPS code3404124960Template:GR
GNIS feature ID0882251Template:GR
Websitehttp://www.franklintwpwarren.org

Franklin Township is a township in Warren County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the township's population was 3,176, reflecting an increase of 408 (+14.7%) from the 2,768 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn increased by 364 (+15.1%) from the 2,404 counted in the 1990 Census. The township is located in the far eastern region of the Lehigh Valley.

Franklin was incorporated as a township by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on April 8, 1839, from portions of Greenwich Township, Mansfield Township and Oxford Township.

Asbury (with a 2010 Census population of 273), Broadway (244) and New Village (421) are census-designated places and unincorporated areas located within the township.

Geography

Franklin Township is located at 40°42′31″N 75°02′45″W / 40.708514°N 75.045939°W / 40.708514; -75.045939 (40.708514,-75.045939). According to the United States Census Bureau, the township had a total area of 24.127 square miles (62.489 km), of which, 24.040 square miles (62.264 km) of it is land and 0.087 square miles (0.225 km) of it (0.36%) is water.Template:GR

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
18401,348—
18501,56516.1%
18601,90221.5%
18701,655−13.0%
18801,529−7.6%
18901,283−16.1%
19001,280−0.2%
19101,58523.8%
19201,457−8.1%
19301,213−16.7%
19401,54027.0%
19501,530−0.6%
19601,72913.0%
19701,97314.1%
19802,34118.7%
19902,4042.7%
20002,76815.1%
20103,17614.7%
2012 (est.)3,130−1.4%
Population sources:
1840-1920 1840
1850-1870 1850 1870
1880-1890 1890-1910
1910-1930 1930-1990
2000 2010

Census 2010

Template:USCensusDemographics The Census Bureau's 2006-2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income was $85,893 (with a margin of error of +/- $7,764) and the median family income was $98,333 (+/- $7,142). Males had a median income of $69,784 (+/- $9,633) versus $59,750 (+/- $16,881) for females. The per capita income for the borough was $38,178 (+/- $4,746). About 7.2% of families and 5.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.6% of those under age 18 and 9.2% of those age 65 or over.

Census 2000

As of the 2000 United States CensusTemplate:GR there were 2,768 people, 972 households, and 750 families residing in the township. The population density was 115.4 people per square mile (44.5/km²). There were 1,019 housing units at an average density of 42.5 per square mile (16.4/km²). The racial makeup of the township was 97.04% White, 0.83% African American, 0.07% Native American, 0.87% Asian, 0.11% from other races, and 1.08% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.99% of the population.

There were 972 households out of which 39.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.6% were married couples living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.8% were non-families. 18.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.84 and the average family size was 3.28.

In the township the population was spread out with 28.8% under the age of 18, 5.1% from 18 to 24, 30.7% from 25 to 44, 25.3% from 45 to 64, and 10.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 102.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.4 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $69,115, and the median income for a family was $72,763. Males had a median income of $47,569 versus $31,906 for females. The per capita income for the township was $27,224. About 2.4% of families and 3.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.9% of those under age 18 and 15.3% of those age 65 or over.

Government

Local government

Franklin Township is governed under the Township form of government with a five-member Township Committee. The Township Committee is elected directly by the voters in partisan elections to serve three-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with one or two seats coming up for election each year. At an annual reorganization meeting, the Township Committee selects one of its members to serve as Mayor and another to serve as Deputy Mayor.

As of 2013, the Franklin Township Committee (with committee / liaison assignments, party and term-end date listed in parentheses)consists of Mayor Bonnie Butler (Land Use Board; R, term ends December 31, 2013), Deputy Mayor Mike Toretta (DPW/Personnel/Comcast; R, 2015), Joe Flynn (Recreational/FTYA/Board of Education; R, 2015), Sarah Payne (Insurance/Land Use Board; R, 2013) and Jacob Pence (Open Space Commission/Squad/Fire; R, 2014).

Federal, state and county representation

Franklin Township is located in the 7th Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 23rd state legislative district. Prior to the 2010 Census, Franklin Township had been part of the 5th Congressional District, a change made by the New Jersey Redistricting Commission that took effect in January 2013, based on the results of the November 2012 general elections.

For the 119th United States Congress, New Jersey's 7th congressional district is represented by Thomas Kean Jr. (R, Westfield). New Jersey is represented in the United States Senate by Democrats Cory Booker (Newark, term ends 2027) and Andy Kim (Moorestown, term ends 2031).

For the 2024-2025 session, the 23rd legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Doug Steinhardt (R, Lopatcong Township) and in the General Assembly by John DiMaio (R, Hackettstown) and Erik Peterson (R, Franklin Township). Template:NJ Governor

Warren County is governed by a three-member Board of County Commissioners, who are chosen at-large on a staggered basis in partisan elections with one seat coming up for election each year as part of the November general election. At an annual reorganization meeting held in the beginning of January, the board selects one of its members to serve as Commissioner Director and other as Deputy Director. As of 2025, Warren County's Commissioners are:

Deputy Director Jason J. Sarnoski (R, Lopatcong Township; 2025), Lori Ciesla (R, Lopatcong Township; 2026), and Director James R. Kern III (R, Pohatcong Township; 2027).

Constitutional officers of Warren County are: Clerk Holly Mackey (R, Alpha; 2027), Sheriff James McDonald Sr. (R, Phillipsburg; 2025) and Surrogate Michael J. Doherty (R, Washington; 2025).

Politics

As of March 23, 2011, there were a total of 2,112 registered voters in Franklin Township, of which 396 (18.8% vs. 21.5% countywide) were registered as Democrats, 890 (42.1% vs. 35.3%) were registered as Republicans and 825 (39.1% vs. 43.1%) were registered as Unaffiliated. There were 1 voters registered to other parties. Among the township's 2010 Census population, 66.5% (vs. 62.3% in Warren County) were registered to vote, including 88.6% of those ages 18 and over (vs. 81.5% countywide).

In the 2012 presidential election, Republican Mitt Romney received 921 votes here (63.1% vs. 56.0% countywide), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama with 493 votes (33.8% vs. 40.8%) and other candidates with 27 votes (1.8% vs. 1.7%), among the 1,460 ballots cast by the township's 2,095 registered voters, for a turnout of 69.7% (vs. 66.7% in Warren County). In the 2008 presidential election, Republican John McCain received 960 votes here (59.9% vs. 55.2% countywide), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama with 588 votes (36.7% vs. 41.4%) and other candidates with 39 votes (2.4% vs. 1.6%), among the 1,602 ballots cast by the township's 2,090 registered voters, for a turnout of 76.7% (vs. 73.4% in Warren County). In the 2004 presidential election, Republican George W. Bush received 967 votes here (63.1% vs. 61.0% countywide), ahead of Democrat John Kerry with 529 votes (34.5% vs. 37.2%) and other candidates with 26 votes (1.7% vs. 1.3%), among the 1,533 ballots cast by the township's 1,900 registered voters, for a turnout of 80.7% (vs. 76.3% in the whole county).

In the 2009 gubernatorial election, Republican Chris Christie received 794 votes here (68.8% vs. 61.3% countywide), ahead of Democrat Jon Corzine with 200 votes (17.3% vs. 25.7%), Independent Chris Daggett with 117 votes (10.1% vs. 9.8%) and other candidates with 25 votes (2.2% vs. 1.5%), among the 1,154 ballots cast by the township's 2,059 registered voters, yielding a 56.0% turnout (vs. 49.6% in the county).

Education

The Franklin Township School District serves public school students in pre-Kindergarten through sixth grade. As of the 2010-11 school year, the district and its one school had a total enrollment of 286 students and 23.6 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 12.12:1.

Public school students in grades 7 and up attend the schools of the Warren Hills Regional School District. Warren Hills is a Grade 7-12 district in Warren County that serves students from the municipalities of Washington Borough, Washington Township, Mansfield Township, Franklin Township and Oxford Township (for 9-12 only). Schools in the district (with 2010-11 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics are Warren Hills Regional Middle School (grades 7 and 8; 663 students) located in Washington Borough and Warren Hills Regional High School (grades 9 - 12; 1,276 students) located in Washington Township.

Transportation

Major roadways in Franklin Township include Interstate 78/US 22, which pass through the southern part very briefly with Exit 6 right on the border. Route 57 runs through the northern part of the township.

Surrounding communities

Places adjacent to Franklin Township, Warren County, New Jersey
Harmony Township White Township Washington Township
Lopatcong Township Franklin Township
Greenwich Township Bloomsbury Bethlehem Township

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