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Frankford

Delaware · 790 residents · 0.734 sq mi
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Frankford has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,309. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $180,000. At a median age of 34.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
790
+11%since 2000
from 714 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,076 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 973 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.7
+12%since 2000
from 30.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5207098991K1K1990201020202024Frankford
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,309
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,333 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,553
+79%since 2000
from $13,711 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.1%
+20.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade7.7%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Information3.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration0.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$180,000
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,048
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $700 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.2%
−15.0 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
41.8% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+40%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic29.9%(236)
Black22.2%(175)
Hispanic / Latino41.8%(330)
Asian1.3%(10)
Other15.6%(123)
Diversity Score90.6%(715)
Diversity Score
91
+12%since 2000
from 81 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.1%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.3%
+21.4 ptssince 2000
from 67.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
+45%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.0%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−8.3 ptssince 2011
from 12.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 73.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.0%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
52.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
20.1%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.1%
−64.2 ptssince 2013
from 81.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Frankford, Delaware?

Frankford, Delaware has about 790 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Frankford, Delaware?

The typical household in Frankford, Delaware earns about $53,309 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 $180,000, and the typical rent is about $1,048 a month.

How educated are people in Frankford, Delaware?

About 12.1% 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 12.4% 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 207 residents, a change of about 36 percent over that period.

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