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Frontenac

Kansas · 3,437 residents · 5.32 sq mi
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Frontenac has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,603. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $89,800. Households here earn about 28% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.1
US median: 37.2
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,437
+15%since 2000
from 2,996 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
646 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 563 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.1
+1%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Frontenac
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,603
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,558 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,535
+24%since 2000
from $17,349 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.462
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade12%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade9.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,800
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$681
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $443 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.4%
−31.6 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
29.0% rent
Vacancy rate
9.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.3%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+30%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(3,248)
Black0.5%(18)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(72)
Asian0.7%(25)
Other1.1%(37)
Diversity Score10.8%(372)
Diversity Score
11
+329%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 24.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.2%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.5 min
+44%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
92.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 92.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% 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
4.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.2%
−26.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
51.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.7%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Frontenac, Kansas?

Frontenac, Kansas has about 3,437 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Frontenac, Kansas?

The typical household in Frontenac, Kansas earns about $35,603 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 $89,800, and the typical rent is about $681 a month.

How educated are people in Frontenac, Kansas?

About 28.6% 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 11.8% 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 849 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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

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