State
County
Land Area (mi²)
14.8 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,884.50/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.13%
Growth Since 2010
9.01%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Metro Population
74,330
World Population Review
Frankfort, Kentucky Population 2021
27,827
Frankfort is a city located in Franklin County Kentucky. It is also the county seat of Franklin County. With a 2020 population of 27,827, it is the 13th largest city in Kentucky and the 1382nd largest city in the United States . Frankfort is currently growing at a rate of 0.13% annually and its population has increased by 9.01% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 25,527 in 2010. Frankfort reached it's highest population of 27,827 in 2021. Spanning over 15 miles, Frankfort has a population density of 1,885 people per square mile.
The average household income in Frankfort is $63,117 with a poverty rate of 16.29%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $759 per month, and the median house value is $130,900. The median age in Frankfort is 38.3 years, 36.5 years for males, and 40.2 years for females.
Frankfort Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Frankfort was:
- White: 75.14%
- Black or African American: 13.31%
- Two or more races: 4.79%
- Other race: 4.01%
- Asian: 2.56%
- Native American: 0.20%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Frankfort, Kentucky is 27,827 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 27,719.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 25,527.
Frankfort, Kentucky Population 2021
2019 and 2020 population is estimated by projecting the raw 2018 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 74,330 | 296 | 0.40% |
| 2020 | 74,034 | 296 | 0.40% |
| 2019 | 73,738 | 296 | 0.40% |
| 2018 | 73,442 | 405 | 0.55% |
| 2017 | 73,037 | 554 | 0.76% |
| 2016 | 72,483 | 493 | 0.68% |
| 2015 | 71,990 | 397 | 0.55% |
| 2014 | 71,593 | 368 | 0.51% |
| 2013 | 71,225 | 78 | 0.11% |
| 2012 | 71,147 | 270 | 0.38% |
| 2011 | 70,877 | 154 | 0.22% |
| 2010 | 70,723 | 0.00% |
Frankfort Metro Area Population by Year
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,799 | 75.14% |
| Black or African American | 3,683 | 13.31% |
| Two or More Races | 1,325 | 4.79% |
| Some Other Race | 1,111 | 4.01% |
| Asian | 708 | 2.56% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 54 | 0.20% |
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Frankfort Population by Race
Frankfort Population Pyramid $2021
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Frankfort Population by Age
Frankfort Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 12,434 | 2.12 | 48.7 |
| Non Family | 6,043 | 1.18 | 40.8 |
| Married | 3,826 | 2.84 | 73.5 |
| Female | 1,928 | 3.3 | 24.7 |
| Male | 637 | 3.02 | 47.3 |
2.87
Average Family Size
2.12
Average Household Size
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Frankfort Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 764 | 3.97% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,500 | 7.79% |
| High School Graduate | 5,621 | 29.21% |
| Some College | 4,453 | 23.14% |
| Associates Degree | 1,086 | 5.64% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,628 | 18.85% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,193 | 11.40% |
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Frankfort Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Frankfort Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 15,358 | 13,525 | 4,582 |
| Black | 2,323 | 2,200 | 805 |
| Hispanic | 678 | 537 | 50 |
| Other Race | 558 | 426 | 14 |
| Asian | 551 | 417 | 327 |
| 2+ Races | 318 | 285 | 70 |
| Native American | 37 | 37 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 59.35%.
Frankfort Educational Attainment by Race
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$33,664
Average Earnings
$34,768
Average Male
$32,870
Average Female
Frankfort Earnings by Educational Attainment
Frankfort Language by Age
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Frankfort Language
92.18% of Frankfort residents speak only English, while 7.82% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.45% of the population.
Frankfort Language
Frankfort Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 19,945 | 3,020 | 15.14% |
| Hispanic | 1,344 | 469 | 34.90% |
| Black | 3,030 | 455 | 15.02% |
| Other | 1,059 | 406 | 38.34% |
| Multiple | 1,230 | 391 | 31.79% |
16.29%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.88%
Male Poverty Rate
18.44%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Frankfort
The race most likely to be in poverty in Frankfort is Other, with 38.34% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Frankfort is Black, with 15.02% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.88%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.44%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.16%.
Frankfort Poverty
Frankfort Poverty Rate by Education
Frankfort Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
36.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.0%
Male Marriage Rate
31.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Frankfort Married by Age and Sex
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Frankfort Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Frankfort Marital Status by Race
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Frankfort Marital Status
Frankfort Veterans by War
Frankfort Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,307 | 7.65% |
| Black | 191 | 5.94% |
| Hispanic | 43 | 5.03% |
| Other Race | 24 | 3.31% |
Frankfort Veterans by Race
Frankfort Veterans by Education
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2.37%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.25%
Veteran Disability Rate
Frankfort Veterans by Education
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63.4%
Labor Force Participation
60.7%
Employment Rate
4%
Unemployment Rate
Frankfort Employment by Age
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Frankfort Employment by Race
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Frankfort Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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94.24%
Native Born
5.76%
Foreign Born
4.70%
Non Citizen
1.05%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
94.24% of Frankfort residents were born in the United States, with 70.04% having been born in Kentucky. 4.70% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Frankfort Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 27,827 | 36 | 0.13% |
| 2020 | 27,791 | 36 | 0.13% |
| 2019 | 27,755 | 36 | 0.13% |
| 2018 | 27,719 | 59 | 0.21% |
| 2017 | 27,660 | 19 | 0.07% |
| 2016 | 27,641 | 58 | 0.21% |
| 2015 | 27,583 | 172 | 0.63% |
| 2014 | 27,411 | 150 | 0.55% |
| 2013 | 27,261 | -48 | -0.18% |
| 2012 | 27,309 | -50 | -0.18% |
| 2011 | 27,359 | 29 | 0.11% |
| 2010 | 27,330 | -411 | -0.15% |
| 2000 | 27,741 | 1,773 | 0.66% |
| 1990 | 25,968 | -5 | -0.00% |
| 1980 | 25,973 | 4,071 | 1.72% |
| 1970 | 21,902 | 3,537 | 1.78% |
| 1960 | 18,365 | 6,449 | 4.42% |
| 1950 | 11,916 | 424 | 0.36% |
| 1940 | 11,492 | -134 | -0.12% |
| 1930 | 11,626 | 1,821 | 1.72% |
| 1920 | 9,805 | -660 | -0.65% |
| 1910 | 10,465 | 978 | 0.99% |
| 1900 | 9,487 | 1,595 | 1.86% |
| 1890 | 7,892 | 934 | 1.27% |
| 1880 | 6,958 | 1,562 | 2.57% |
| 1870 | 5,396 | 1,694 | 3.84% |
| 1860 | 3,702 | 394 | 1.13% |
| 1850 | 3,308 | 0.00% |