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Frankfort

South Dakota · 132 residents (2025 est.) · 0.788 sq mi
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Frankfort has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $68,750. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 38 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $67,500. With a median age of 54.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 54.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 185%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
128
−23%since 2000
from 166 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
162 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 211 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
54.5
+11%since 2000
from 49.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:132 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
831111391661941990201020202024Frankfort
2024128
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,750
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,357 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,644
+144%since 2000
from $14,989 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
49.2%
+42.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.305
−12%since 2010
from 0.346 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade16.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction15.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Information9.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade7.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,500
+185%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $13,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
98.4%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 91.4% in 2000
1.6% rent
Vacancy rate
25.6%
+25.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.7%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.0
+129%since 2000
from 0.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
56
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(164)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.5%(2)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(126)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.8%(5)
Diversity Score
4
+155%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.3%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.8%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.1 min
+156%since 2000
from 11.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.1%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 75.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.2%
−14.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
30.8%
+27.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.4%
+10.1 ptssince 2011
from 52.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.3%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.3%
−16.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
Female
41.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
32.1%
−23.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.6%
−8.2 ptssince 2012
from 16.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.7%
−85.1 ptssince 2013
from 96.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.9%
+26.5 ptssince 2017
from 60.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2016
from 95.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Frankfort, South Dakota?

Frankfort, South Dakota has about 128 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Frankfort, South Dakota?

The typical household in Frankfort, South Dakota earns about $68,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Frankfort, South Dakota expensive?

In Frankfort, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $67,500.

How educated are people in Frankfort, South Dakota?

About 15.3% of adults age 25 and over in Frankfort, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Frankfort, South Dakota?

About 6.3% of people in Frankfort, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Frankfort, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Frankfort, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 57 residents, a change of about -31 percent over that period.

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