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Frankfort

Illinois · 17,782 residents · 15.615 sq mi
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Frankfort is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $117,299. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 71% since 2000. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $413,900. Poverty is rare here, at 2.2% of residents. Households here earn about 110% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,782
+71%since 2000
from 10,391 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,139 / sq mi
+71%since 2000
from 665 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.7
+2%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K10K14K18K22K1990201020202024Frankfort
202421K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$117,299
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,055 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,896
+29%since 2000
from $33,968 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
73.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 73.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.369
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade10%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services9.5%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration8.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$413,900
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $245,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$970
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $705 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
74.4%
−17.7 ptssince 2000
from 92.1% in 2000
5.9% rent
Vacancy rate
5.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
35.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.5
+20%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(9,592)
Black2.5%(257)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(240)
Asian2.1%(221)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.6%(1,725)
2010
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(15,234)
Black6.1%(1,085)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(815)
Asian2.6%(462)
Other1.5%(264)
Diversity Score33.2%(5,907)
Diversity Score
33
+100%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
54.3%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 40.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 94.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
22.4%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.8 min
+44%since 2000
from 24.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 79.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
9.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
54.5%
−20.9 ptssince 2009
from 75.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
50.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
4.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.1%
−40.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Frankfort, Illinois?

Frankfort, Illinois has about 17,782 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Frankfort, Illinois?

The typical household in Frankfort, Illinois earns about $117,299 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Frankfort, Illinois expensive?

In Frankfort, Illinois, the median home is worth about $413,900, and the typical rent is about $970 a month.

How educated are people in Frankfort, Illinois?

About 54.3% of adults age 25 and over in Frankfort, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Frankfort, Illinois?

About 2.2% of people in Frankfort, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Frankfort, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Frankfort, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 10,602 residents, a change of about 148 percent over that period.

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