Franktown, Colorado Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Franktown, Colorado had a total population of 472, the 289th largest community in Colorado, with a median household income of $250,000+, which is 162% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Household income is 162% above the state average — one of the wealthiest communities in Colorado.
Franktown Quick Facts
How Franktown Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 405 | 472 | +16.5% |
| Median home value | $1,066,000 | $1,398,300 | +31.2% |
How Franktown Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 52 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Franktown Rankings in Colorado
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Other Cities in Douglas County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highlands Ranch | 102,257 | $159,307 | 2.9% | $712,700 |
| Castle Rock | 79,123 | $145,197 | 3.8% | $652,900 |
| Parker | 61,783 | $133,369 | 4.4% | $646,300 |
| Lone Tree | 14,147 | $123,741 | 4.9% | $874,100 |
| Castle Pines | 13,388 | $191,229 | 6.9% | $895,500 |
| The Pinery | 11,871 | $194,446 | 1.0% | $791,100 |
| Roxborough Park | 9,085 | $173,083 | 3.0% | $678,800 |
| Stonegate | 8,906 | $159,086 | 3.2% | $641,600 |
| Meridian | 5,634 | $89,877 | 8.8% | $581,100 |
| Castle Pines Village | 4,436 | $250,000+ | 4.1% | $1,453,400 |
Cities Similar to Franktown
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sugarloaf | 474 | N/A | $1,255,400 | 85.8% | 0.0% |
| Eldora | 465 | N/A | $500,000 | 53.8% | 52.9% |
| Chacra | 457 | N/A | $1,041,700 | 40.5% | 21.7% |
| Fort Garland | 446 | N/A | $258,500 | 4.9% | 33.6% |
| La Jara | 522 | N/A | $141,700 | 25.5% | 24.9% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 472, Franktown's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Franktown is a small community located in Colorado, within Douglas County. The total population is 472. It ranks as the 289th most populous out of 472 Census-designated places in Colorado.
Age Demographics
The median age in Franktown is 55.8 years. This is 48% higher than the state median of 37.7 years. 21.2% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Franktown is $250,000+. This is 162% higher than the state median of $95,470. It is also 210% higher than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Franktown. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Franktown, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $1,398,300. Housing costs are 159% higher than the state median of $539,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.6x. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 51% higher than the state average of 66.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
Franktown has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 97.5% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 2.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (97.5% vs 64.8%).
Education
65.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 42% higher than the state rate of 45.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.2%. Notably, 31.3% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Franktown, Colorado is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Colorado state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 472 Census-designated places in Colorado. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Franktown, Colorado?
Franktown, Colorado has a population of 472 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Franktown, CO?
The median household income in Franktown is $250,000+, which is 210% higher than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Franktown, CO?
The ACS sample for Franktown recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Franktown, Colorado?
Franktown's population is 97.5% White, 2.5% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Franktown, CO?
The median home value in Franktown is $1,398,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.6x.
How educated is Franktown, Colorado?
65.1% of adults (25+) in Franktown hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 31.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.