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Frankford

Delaware · 935 residents (2025 est.) · 0.734 sq mi
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Frankford has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $77,206. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 70% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $315,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 103%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,215
+70%since 2000
from 714 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,655 / sq mi
+70%since 2000
from 973 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.8
+26%since 2000
from 30.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:935 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5207098991K1K1990201020202024Frankford
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,206
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,333 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,271
+99%since 2000
from $13,711 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
54.5%
+35.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.2%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.397
+26%since 2010
from 0.314 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade17.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade7.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information6.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$315,000
+103%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,072
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $700 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
60.5%
−12.6 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
39.5% rent
Vacancy rate
14.7%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.4%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.6%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.1
+69%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
65
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic41.3%(295)
Black34.5%(246)
Hispanic / Latino20.7%(148)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score80.8%(577)
2024
White, non-Hispanic18.8%(228)
Black28.9%(351)
Hispanic / Latino50%(608)
Asian1.8%(22)
Other0.5%(6)
Diversity Score78.8%(958)
Diversity Score
79
−2%since 2000
from 81 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.4%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
63.4%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 67.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
+21%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.4%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
20.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.2%
−11.9 ptssince 2011
from 12.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 73.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
16.3%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.7%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
46.3%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
23.8%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.3%
−45.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.7%
−5.5 ptssince 2012
from 13.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
23.6%
−57.7 ptssince 2013
from 81.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.3%
+13.1 ptssince 2017
from 65.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
56.6%
−23.2 ptssince 2016
from 79.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
39.4%
+22.8 ptssince 2016
from 16.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Frankford, Delaware?

Frankford, Delaware has about 1,215 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Frankford, Delaware?

The typical household in Frankford, Delaware earns about $77,206 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Frankford, Delaware expensive?

In Frankford, Delaware, the median home is worth about $315,000, and the typical rent is about $1,072 a month.

How educated are people in Frankford, Delaware?

About 15.4% of adults age 25 and over in Frankford, Delaware hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Frankford, Delaware?

About 9.2% of people in Frankford, Delaware live below the federal poverty line.

Has Frankford, Delaware grown since 1990?

Yes, Frankford, Delaware has grown since 1990. The population has added about 632 residents, a change of about 108 percent over that period.

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