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Frankford

Pennsylvania · Philadelphia · 19,637 residents · 1.433 sq mi
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The short version

Frankford has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,712. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $119,618. At a median age of 34.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 41% less than the Philadelphia median. These figures are approximated by combining the 5 census tracts that make up Frankford; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
55% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,637
Population density
13,703 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
34.1
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,712
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$21,242
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
22.1%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
34.0%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.451
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$119,618
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,149
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
55.1%
44.9% rent
Vacancy rate
10.1%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.6%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
64.5%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic21.7%(4,264)
Black35.6%(6,995)
Hispanic / Latino37.3%(7,334)
Asian0.9%(186)
Other4.4%(858)
Diversity Score85.6%(16,801)
2024
White, non-Hispanic21.7%(4,264)
Black35.6%(6,995)
Hispanic / Latino37.3%(7,334)
Asian0.9%(186)
Other4.4%(858)
Diversity Score85.6%(16,801)
Diversity Score
86
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.9%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.6%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.2%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.9 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
49.0%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.6%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
21.7%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.4%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.9%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
31.4%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.5%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.0%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.0%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
18.9%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
Female
52.8%
Foreign born
6.3%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.9%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.9%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.7%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.7%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
74.8%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
23.0%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Frankford, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

Frankford, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania has about 19,637 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Frankford, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Frankford, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania earns about $36,712 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Frankford, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Frankford, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $119,618, and the typical rent is about $1,149 a month.

How educated are people in Frankford, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

About 16.9% of adults age 25 and over in Frankford, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Frankford, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

About 34.0% of people in Frankford, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 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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