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Frankston

Texas · 1,229 residents · 2.481 sq mi
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Frankston has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $45,833. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $70,900. Poverty is rare here, at 6.8% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% 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
1,229
+2%since 2000
from 1,209 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
495 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 487 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.4
−8%since 2000
from 43.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9331K1K1K2K1990201020202024Frankston
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,833
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,125 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,729
+14%since 2000
from $15,609 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
26.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.8%
−10.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.393
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade11.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing3.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 4.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,900
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$778
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $429 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
28.8%
−46.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
31.1% rent
Vacancy rate
22.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.0%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
−19%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.9%(1,026)
Black10.9%(132)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(34)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score30.9%(374)
2010
White, non-Hispanic79%(971)
Black14.8%(182)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(47)
Asian0.5%(6)
Other0.9%(12)
Diversity Score42.5%(523)
Diversity Score
43
+38%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
70.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 70.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.9 min
+58%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 85.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% 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
6.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
28.9%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.7%
−26.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Female
51.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.8%
−41.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Frankston, Texas?

Frankston, Texas has about 1,229 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Frankston, Texas?

The typical household in Frankston, Texas earns about $45,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Frankston, Texas expensive?

In Frankston, Texas, the median home is worth about $70,900, and the typical rent is about $778 a month.

How educated are people in Frankston, Texas?

About 15.2% of adults age 25 and over in Frankston, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Frankston, Texas?

About 6.8% of people in Frankston, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Frankston, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Frankston, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 102 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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