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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Frankfort

Kentucky · 25,968 residents · 14.77 sq mi
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Frankfort has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $25,670. Population has declined 6% since 2000. Median home value is $60,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.7
US median: 33.0
More educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
25,968
−6%vs 2000
vs 27,741 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,758 / sq mi
−6%vs 2000
vs 1,878 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
34.7
−3%vs 2000
vs 35.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,670
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $34,980 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,100
−36%vs 2000
vs $20,512 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
13.0%
−0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$60,700
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $87,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$345
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $474 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
53.9%
+1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 52.0% in 2000
46.1% rent
Afford Score
2.4
−6%vs 2000
vs 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.1%(22,505)
Black14.6%(4,057)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(411)
Asian0.9%(259)
Other0%
Diversity Score36.8%(10,213)
1990
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(22,633)
Black11.8%(3,072)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(178)
Asian0.3%(66)
Other0.8%(197)
Diversity Score29.6%(7,685)
Diversity Score
30
−20%vs 2000
vs 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.7%
−2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 24.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
77.1%
−2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 79.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
8.4%
−0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.3 min
+16%vs 2000
vs 11.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Frankfort, Kentucky?

Frankfort, Kentucky has about 25,968 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Frankfort, Kentucky?

The typical household in Frankfort, Kentucky earns about $25,670 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Frankfort, Kentucky expensive?

In Frankfort, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $60,700, and the typical rent is about $345 a month.

How educated are people in Frankfort, Kentucky?

About 22.7% of adults age 25 and over in Frankfort, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Frankfort, Kentucky?

About 13.0% of people in Frankfort, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

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

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