Frankfort, KY Demographics
What is the population of Frankfort?
There are 28,452 residents in Frankfort, with a median age of 34. Of this, 48.46% are males and 51.54% are females. US-born citizens make up 92.59% of the resident pool in Frankfort, while non-US-born citizens account for 2.29%. Additionally, 5.12% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 22,182 people in Frankfort currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 28,452 | -0.0% |
| Male Population | 13,787 | 0.4% |
| Female Population | 14,665 | -0.5% |
Male Population 48.46%
Female Population 51.54%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 34 | -0.6% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 26,344 | -1.0% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 652 | 46.2% |
| Not Citizen | 1,456 | 2.9% |
Citizen U.S. Born 92.59%
Citizen not U.S. Born 2.29%
Not Citizen 5.12%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 260 | 36.1% |
| Moved from Same County | 3,253 | -9.8% |
| Moved from Same State | 1,621 | -9.2% |
| Moved from Different State | 817 | 4.7% |
| Same House as Last Year | 22,182 | 2.1% |
Moved from Abroad 0.92%
Moved from Same County 11.56%
Moved from Same State 5.76%
Moved from Different State 2.9%
Same House as Last Year 78.85%
What are the employment statistics in Frankfort?
White-collar workers make up 76.91% of the working population in Frankfort, while blue-collar employees account for 23.09%. There are also 1,654 entrepreneurs in Frankfort (6.25% of the workforce); 15,118 workers employed in private companies (57.08%); and 8,630 people working in governmental institutions (32.59%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 20,370 | 97.1% |
| Blue Collar | 6,114 | 109.1% |
White Collar 76.91%
Blue Collar 23.09%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 1,654 | 101.2% |
| Private Companies | 15,118 | 89.3% |
| Governmental Workers | 8,630 | 116.6% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 1,082 | 133.2% |
Self Employees 6.25%
Private Companies 57.08%
Governmental Workers 32.59%
Not for Profit Companies 4.09%
How many households are there in Frankfort?
There are a total of 12,763 households in Frankfort, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 52.19% of these Frankfort households, while non-family units account for the remaining 47.81%. Additionally, 30.67% of households have children and 69.33% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 12,763 | 0.7% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -6.5% |
| Family Households | 6,661 | -2.9% |
| Non-Family Households | 6,102 | 5.1% |
Family Households 52.19%
Non-Family Households 47.81%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 3,914 | -5.3% |
| Households without Children | 8,849 | 3.6% |
Households with Children 30.67%
Households without Children 69.33%
What are the median and average incomes in Frankfort?
The average annual household income in Frankfort is $78,266, while the median household income sits at $54,438 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $59,522, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $59,078. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $29,333 and $53,407, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $78,266 | 5.1% |
| Median Household Income | $54,438 | 1.0% |
| People below Poverty Level | 5,024 | 8.6% |
| People above Poverty Level | 21,850 | -1.4% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Frankfort?
There are 13,714 housing units in Frankfort, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1971. Of the 12,763 occupied housing units in Frankfort, 48.03% are owner-occupied, while 51.97% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 62.81% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $172,700. In general, housing costs reach $939 per month in Frankfort.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 13,714 | 1.6% |
| Median Year Built | 1971 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 1,429 | 5.5% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 713 | -5.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 2,042 | -11.2% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 2,304 | 15.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 2,502 | -3.8% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 1,398 | -13.9% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 1,943 | 19.4% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 1,085 | 28.1% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 276 | -26.8% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 22 | 266.7% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 12,763 | 0.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 6,130 | 0.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 6,633 | 0.6% |
Owner Occupied 48.03%
Renter Occupied 51.97%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 3,850 | -4.2% |
| Without Mortgage | 2,280 | 10.8% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $172,700 | 7.8% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $169,400 | 12.2% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $939 | 2.3% |
With Mortgage 62.81%
Without Mortgage 37.19%
What is the level of education in Frankfort?
Approximately 38.85% of the population in Frankfort holds a high school degree (that's 8,438 residents), while 24.61% have attained a college certificate (5,344 locals) and 14.47% have a bachelor's degree (3,142 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 551 | 4.8% |
| Some High School | 8,438 | -0.4% |
| Some College | 5,344 | -10.2% |
| Associate Degree | 1,871 | 12.8% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 3,142 | -5.5% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,372 | 8.0% |
No High School 2.54%
Some High School 38.85%
Some College 24.61%
Associate Degree 8.61%
Bachelor's Degree 14.47%
Graduate Degree 10.92%
What is the marital status of Frankfort residents?
A total of 8,305 people in Frankfort have never been married (which represents 36.46% of the total population), while 9,096 of them are wedded (39.94%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 364 (1.6%) and 3,985 (17.5%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 8,305 | -1.9% |
| Married | 9,096 | -0.0% |
| Separated | 364 | -5.9% |
| Widowed | 1,390 | -2.9% |
| Divorced | 3,985 | 4.1% |
Never Married 36.46%
Married 39.94%
Separated 1.6%
Widowed 6.1%
Divorced 17.5%
What are the most common means of transportation in Frankfort?
The top three means of transportation people in Frankfort use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 11,064 residents commute by car, 377 prefer going to work by walking and 264 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 11,064 | -1.8% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 264 | -7.0% |
| Bicycle | 1 | N/A |
| TaxiCab | 7 | 0.0% |
| Walk | 377 | 0.8% |
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Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.