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Frontenac

Kansas · 3,443 residents (2025 est.) · 5.32 sq mi
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Frontenac has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,733. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $165,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.4
US median: 38.9
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,392
+13%since 2000
from 2,996 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
638 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 563 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.4
−1%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,443 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Frontenac
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,733
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,558 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,201
+97%since 2000
from $17,349 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.9%
+20.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.422
−9%since 2010
from 0.462 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade7.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing2.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance0.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$165,600
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$778
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $443 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
27.0% rent
Vacancy rate
13.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.5%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.2%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+45%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
60
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(2,918)
Black0.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(22)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.5%(76)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94%(3,188)
Black0.2%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.8%(196)
Diversity Score14.2%(480)
Diversity Score
14
+461%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.7%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 24.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.1%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.4 min
+60%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
89.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 92.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2011
from 2.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.4%
+6.5 ptssince 2011
from 62.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
24.0%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.7%
−17.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
48.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.4%
−46.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2012
from 18.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.4%
−78.5 ptssince 2013
from 86.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.0%
+7.2 ptssince 2017
from 75.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2016
from 95.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2016
from 3.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Frontenac, Kansas?

Frontenac, Kansas has about 3,392 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Frontenac, Kansas?

The typical household in Frontenac, Kansas earns about $58,733 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Frontenac, Kansas expensive?

In Frontenac, Kansas, the median home is worth about $165,600, and the typical rent is about $778 a month.

How educated are people in Frontenac, Kansas?

About 32.7% of adults age 25 and over in Frontenac, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Frontenac, Kansas?

About 8.7% of people in Frontenac, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Frontenac, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Frontenac, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 804 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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