Frankfort city, Kansas Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Frankfort city is a small community located in Kansas. The total population is 731. It ranks as the 248th most populous out of 726 cities and towns in Kansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Frankfort city is 43.5 years. This is 17% higher than the state median of 37.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Frankfort city is $77,917. This is 7% higher than the state median of $72,639. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is about average. The poverty rate stands at 5.1%. This is 56% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.5%. The unemployment rate is 1.2%. This is 70% lower than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $70,700. Housing costs are 65% lower than the state median of $203,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 0.9x, Frankfort city is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 90.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 35% higher than the state average of 66.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Frankfort city has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 96.6% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 2.5%. The Black or African American population (2.5%) is well below the state average of 5.3%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

22.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 37% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Frankfort city, Kansas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Kansas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 726 Census-designated places in Kansas. For official data, visit data.census.gov.