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Franklin Square, New York is 3 miles W of Hempstead, New York (center to center) and 16 miles E of New York, New York. It is in Nassau county. The town is part of the Nassau - Suffolk metro area. The population of Franklin Square is 29,342.
In Franklin Square, about 56% of adults are married. Franklin Square, compared to the great majority of similar-sized towns, is characterized by married couples rather than single adults. The size of households in the town is larger than most.
Franklin Square has disproportionaly more women residents than most towns. Seniors are common in the town.
In 2000, Franklin Square had a median family income of $69,420.
Among Franklin Square political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $2,700. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.
Of the housing in Franklin Square, approximately 81% is occupied by their owners. The average age of homes in the town is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities.
In Franklin Square, 84% of commuters drive to work. Franklin Square offers good access to public transportation.
Comparing Franklin Square to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):
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