Franklin Square

Franklin Square is a hamlet (and a census-designated place) in Nassau County, New York, United States. The population was 29,342 at the 2000 census. Franklin Square is an unincorporated area in the Town of Hempstead. Franklin Square is located at 40°42′6″N 73°40′36″W / 40.70167°N 73.67667°W / 40.70167; -73.67667 (40.701722, -73.676549). According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 2.9 square miles (7.5 km²), all la... more

Franklin Square is a hamlet (and a census-designated place) in Nassau County, New York, United States. The population was 29,342 at the 2000 census. Franklin Square is an unincorporated area in the Town of Hempstead. Franklin Square is located at 40°42′6″N 73°40′36″W / 40.70167°N 73.67667°W / 40.70167; -73.67667 (40.701722, -73.676549). According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 2.9 square miles (7.5 km²), all land. As of the census of 2000, there were 29,342 people, 10,187 households, and 7,833 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 10,169.2 per square mile (3,920.1/km²). There were 10,364 housing units at an average density of 3,591.9/sq mi (1,384.6/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 91.97% White, 0.99% African American, 0.11% Native American, 3.79% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 1.75% from other races, and 1.38% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.89% of the population. There were 10,187 households... less