Franklin Lakes, New Jersey

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Franklin Lakes, New Jersey
—  Borough  —
Map highlighting Franklin Lakes's location within Bergen County. Inset: Bergen County's location within New Jersey
Census Bureau map of Franklin Lakes, New Jersey
Coordinates: 41°00′27″N 74°12′20″W / 41.007529°N 74.205652°W / 41.007529; -74.205652Coordinates: 41°00′27″N 74°12′20″W / 41.007529°N 74.205652°W / 41.007529; -74.205652[1][2]
Country United States
State New Jersey
County Bergen
Incorporated March 11, 1922
Government[3]
 • Type Borough
 • Mayor Frank Bivona (R, term ends December 31, 2014)[4]
 • Administrator Gregory C. Hart[5]
Area[2]
 • Total 9.847 sq mi (25.507 km2)
 • Land 9.379 sq mi (24.292 km2)
 • Water 0.469 sq mi (1.214 km2)  4.76%
Area rank 212th of 566 in state
3rd of 70 in county[2]
Elevation[6] 522 ft (159 m)
Population (2010 Census)[7][8][9]
 • Total 10,590
 • Rank 231st of 566 in state
35th of 70 in county[10]
 • Density 1,129.1/sq mi (435.9/km2)
 • Density rank 364th of 566 in state
65th of 70 in county[10]
Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
 • Summer (DST) Eastern (EDT) (UTC-4)
ZIP code 07417[11]
Area code(s) 201/551
FIPS code 3400524990[12][2][13]
GNIS feature ID 0885225[14][2]
Website http://www.franklinlakes.org

Franklin Lakes is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 census, the borough's population was 10,590,[7][8][9] reflecting an increase of 168 (+1.6%) from the 10,422 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn increased by 549 (+5.6%) from the 9,873 counted in the 1990 Census.[15] As of the 2000 Census, Franklin Lakes had the 18th-highest per-capita income of all 566 municipalities in the state.[16] Nationwide, Franklin Lakes ranked 17th among the Highest-income places in the United States with a population of at least 10,000.[citation needed] Becton Dickinson and Medco Health Solutions have their corporate headquarters in Franklin Lakes.

Franklin Lakes was formed by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 11, 1922, from portions of Franklin Township, based on the results of a referendum held on April 11, 1922.[17][18]

In 2010, Forbes.com listed Franklin Lakes as 146th in its listing of "America's Most Expensive ZIP Codes", with a median home price of $1,306,546.[19]

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Geography [edit]

Franklin Lakes is located at 41°00′27″N 74°12′20″W / 41.007529°N 74.205652°W / 41.007529; -74.205652 (41.007529,-74.205652). According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough had a total area of 9.847 square miles (25.507 km2), of which, 9.379 square miles (24.292 km2) of it is land and 0.469 square miles (1.214 km2) of it (4.76%) is water.[1][2]

Demographics [edit]

Historical populations
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%
Est. 2011 10,660 [20] 0.7%
Population sources:1930[21]
1900-1990[22][23] 2000[24][25] 2010[7][8][9]

2010 Census [edit]

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 10,590 people, 3,527 households, and 3,012 families residing in the borough. The population density was 1,129.1 inhabitants per square mile (435.9 /km2). There were 3,692 housing units at an average density of 393.6 per square mile (152.0 /km2). The racial makeup of the borough was 88.92% (9,417) White, 1.41% (149) Black or African American, 0.04% (4) Native American, 7.34% (777) Asian, 0.00% (0) Pacific Islander, 0.83% (88) from other races, and 1.46% (155) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.96% (525) of the population.[7]

There were 3,527 households out of which 40.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 76.4% were married couples living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 14.6% were non-families. 12.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.00 and the average family size was 3.29.[7]

In the borough the population was spread out with 27.4% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 16.7% from 25 to 44, 33.4% from 45 to 64, and 16.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44.9 years. For every 100 females there were 97.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.8 males.[7]

The Census Bureau's 2006-2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income was $151,224 (with a margin of error of +/- $16,426) and the median family income was $155,156 (+/- $33,998). Males had a median income of $125,586 (+/- $20,759) versus $63,170 (+/- $13,069) for females. The per capita income for the borough was $74,219 (+/- $9,917). About 0.7% of families and 1.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.7% of those under age 18 and 1.8% of those age 65 or over.[26]

Same-sex couples headed 28 households in 2010.[27]

2000 Census [edit]

As of the 2000 United States Census[12] of 2000, there were 10,422 people, 3,322 households, and 2,959 families residing in the borough. The population density was 1,102.5 people per square mile (425.8/km2). There were 3,395 housing units at an average density of 359.2 per square mile (138.7/km2). The racial makeup of the borough was 91.35% White, 0.92% African American, 0.11% Native American, 6.33% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.41% from other races, and 0.86% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.74% of the population. 29.8% of residents reported being of Italian ancestry in the 2000 Census, the highest percentage recorded as a percentage of borough population.[24][25]

There were 3,322 households out of which 43.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 82.0% were married couples living together, 4.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 10.9% were non-families. 8.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.13 and the average family size was 3.34.[24][25]

In the borough the population was spread out with 28.7% under the age of 18, 4.9% from 18 to 24, 24.1% from 25 to 44, 31.1% from 45 to 64, and 11.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 97.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.7 males.[24][25]

The median income for a household in the borough was $132,373, and the median income for a family was $142,930. Males had a median income of $97,233 versus $45,588 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $59,763. About 2.6% of families and 3.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.1% of those under age 18 and 6.8% of those age 65 or over.[24][25]

Government [edit]

Local government [edit]

Franklin Lakes is governed under the Borough form of New Jersey municipal government. The government consists of a Mayor and a Borough Council comprising six council members, with all positions elected at large. A Mayor is elected directly by the voters to a four-year term of office and only votes to break a tie. The Borough Council consists of six members elected to serve three-year terms on a staggered basis, with two seats coming up for election each year.[3] All council meetings are held at the Borough Hall located on DeKorte Drive, formerly Municipal Drive.

As of 2012, the Mayor of Franklin Lakes is Frank Bivona (R, term of office ends December 31, 2014) who replaced former Mayor Maura DeNicola after she was elected to the Bergen County Board of Chosen Freeholders.[28] Members of the Franklin Lakes Borough Council are Council President Charles J.X. Kahwaty (2012), Joseph F. Kelly (2014), Nathalie Lota (2013), Frank Pedone (2013), Paulette Ramsey (2014) and William T. Smith (2012).[29] Charles Kahwaty was appointed in January 2011 to fill Frank Bivona's council vacancy and will serve until voters choose a replacement in November 2011.[30]

The borough administrator is Gregory C. Hart.[5]

The Franklin Lakes Fire Department is an all-volunteer department, founded in 1924. The FLFD has two locations, one known as "Headquarters" which is located off of Franklin Avenue, and the other is the "Southside" Firehouse, located on Franklin Lakes Road. The current chief of the FLFD is Denny Knubel. The Assistant Chief is Lawrence Kohan.[31]

Federal, state and county representation [edit]

A view of a nature preserve in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey.

Franklin Lakes is located in the 5th Congressional District[32] and is part of New Jersey's 40th state legislative district.[8][33][34]

New Jersey's Fifth Congressional District is represented by Scott Garrett (R, Wantage Township).[35] New Jersey is represented in the United States Senate by Frank Lautenberg (D, Cliffside Park) and Bob Menendez (D, Hoboken).

The 40th District of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Kevin J. O'Toole (R, Cedar Grove) and in the General Assembly by Scott Rumana (R, Wayne) and David C. Russo (R, Ridgewood).[36] The Governor of New Jersey is Chris Christie (R, Mendham Township).[37] The Lieutenant Governor of New Jersey is Kim Guadagno (R, Monmouth Beach).[38]

Bergen County is governed by a directly elected County Executive, with legislative functions performed by a seven-member Board of Chosen Freeholders.[39] The County Executive is Kathleen Donovan (R, Rutherford; term ends December 31, 2014).[40] The seven freeholders are elected at-large in partisan elections on a staggered basis, with two or three seats coming up for election each year, with a Chairman, Vice Chairman and Chairman Pro Tempore selected from among its members at a reorganization meeting held each January.[41] As of 2013, Bergen County's Freeholders are Freeholder Chairman David L. Ganz (D, 2014; Fair Lawn),[42] Vice Chairwoman Joan Voss (D, 2014; Fort Lee),[43] Chairman Pro Tempore John A. Felice (R, 2013; River Edge),[44] Maura R. DeNicola (R, 2013; Franklin Lakes),[45] John D. Mitchell (R, 2013; Cliffside Park),[46] Steve Tanelli (D, 2015; North Arlington)[47] and Tracy Silna Zur (D, 2015; Franklin Lakes).[47][48] Countywide constitutional officials are Sheriff Michael Saudino (R), Surrogate Michael R. Dressler (D, Cresskill) and County Clerk John S. Hogan (D, Northvale).[49]

Politics [edit]

As of Election Day, November 2008, there were 7,101 registered voters. Of registered voters, 1,132 (15.9%) were registered as Democrats, 3,184 (44.8%) were registered as Republicans and 2,776 (39.1%) were registered as Unaffiliated. There were nine voters registered to other parties.[50]

In recent years, on the national level, Franklin Lakes leans towards the Republican Party. In the 2008 presidential election, Republican John McCain received 63.9% of the vote (3,548 votes cast), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama who received 35.4% of the vote here (1,967 votes cast), with 78.4% of registered voters participating.[50] In the 2004 presidential election, Republican George W. Bush received 66% of the vote here, defeating Democrat John Kerry, who received around 33%.[51]

Education [edit]

Students in kindergarten through eighth grade attend the Franklin Lakes Public Schools. Schools in the district (with 2010-11 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics[52]) are Colonial Road School (K-5; 328 students), High Mountain Road School (PreK-5; 252), Woodside Avenue School (K-5; 330) and Franklin Avenue Middle School (6-8; 489)

Students in public school for grades 9 - 12 attend the schools of the Ramapo Indian Hills Regional High School District, a regional district consisting of two four-year public high schools serving students from Franklin Lakes, Oakland and Wyckoff. Students have the option to attend either Indian Hills High School in Oakland or Ramapo High School in Franklin Lakes.[53][54] In addition, a student may attend the Bergen County Academies if accepted into the school, with the Indian Hills/Ramapo school district paying the tuition of the student.

Transportation [edit]

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.

New Jersey Transit bus route 752 serves Franklin Lakes, providing local service.[55]

Interstate 287, New Jersey Route 208, and County Route 502 travel through Franklin Lakes.

Commerce [edit]

Franklin Lakes hosts the corporate headquarters of Becton Dickinson, the medical technology firm founded in 1897.[56] Medco Health Solutions, a leading pharmacy benefit manager, is also based here.[57]

Urban Farms Shopping Center is a major shopping center in the community. Franklin Lakes has The Market Basket, a supermarket/bakery/catering store.

Popular culture [edit]

Franklin Lakes is the setting of a Bravo network reality television series, The Real Housewives of New Jersey, and has also been the setting of MTV's My Super Sweet 16 and VH1's My Big Fat Fabulous Wedding.

Franklin Lakes was used for filming the fictional upstate New York town of Dargerville in the Law and Order episode Knock-Off.[58]

Notable people [edit]

Notable current and former residents of Franklin Lakes include:

Historic sites [edit]

Franklin Lakes is home to the following locations on the National Register of Historic Places:

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  78. ^ Davis, Ken. "RUTGERS FANS HOLD A HOMECOMING BARBECUE FOR RETURNING SON CHRIS SIMMS TAKES HIS PLACE ON THE GRILL", Hartford Courant, September 15, 1999. Accessed May 26, 2011. "Freshman quarterback Chris Simms learned that Saturday. The son of former Giants quarterback Phil Simms, he grew up in Franklin Lakes, N.J., and played at Ramapo High School, where he was USA Today's high school offensive player of the year in 1998."
  79. ^ Staff. "WEDDINGS/CELEBRATIONS; Danielle Puleo, Chris Simms", The New York Times, August 8, 2004. Accessed October 16, 2012. "Danielle Marie Puleo, a daughter of Gloria A. Puleo and Robert V. Puleo of Franklin Lakes, N.J., was married last Sunday to Chris David Simms, a son of Diana Simms and Phil Simms, the former New York Giants quarterback, of Franklin Lakes."
  80. ^ Phil Simms biography, accessed December 18, 2006.
  81. ^ Abma, Rebecca K. " Franklin Lakes Remembers, Reflects on 9/11; Memorial Pond dedicated during Sept. 11 10th Anniversary commemoration ceremony.", Wyckoff-FranklinLakesPatch, September 11, 2011. Accessed October 16, 2012. "One of the more touching moments of the ceremony included Franklin Lakes resident JT Taylor, artist and songwriter formerly of Kool & The Gang, debuting a song he wrote in honor on 9/11 titled American Family."
  82. ^ Broussard, Chris. "1999–2000 N.B.A. PREVIEW; Marbury-Van Horn Duo May Be Up With the Best", The New York Times, October 31, 1999. Accessed September 9, 2008. "Marbury, a Brooklyn native, seems to have a strong enough personality to endure being close to home, and Van Horn is content living with his wife and two children in Franklin Lakes, N.J."
  83. ^ Holahan, Catherine. "Teen loses book deal", The Record (Bergen County), May 3, 2006. Accessed August 14, 2007. "Company representatives refused to say whether the Franklin Lakes resident would have to return any of the $500,000 advance she received for the two books. Repeated calls to Viswanathan's home were not returned."

Sources [edit]

  • "History of Bergen County, New Jersey, 1630–1923;" by Westervelt, Frances A. (Frances Augusta), 1858–1942
  • "Municipal Incorporations of the State of New Jersey (according to Counties)" prepared by the Division of Local Government, Department of the Treasury (New Jersey); December 1, 1958

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