Frankfort city, Michigan Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Frankfort city is a small community located in Michigan, within Benzie County. The total population is 1,158. It ranks as the 409th most populous out of 745 cities and towns in Michigan.

Age Demographics

The median age in Frankfort city is 60.5 years. This is 51% higher than the state median of 40.1 years. 23.0% 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 Frankfort city is $51,813. This is 27% lower than the state median of $71,149. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 34% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.0%. This is about average than the state poverty rate of 13.1%. The unemployment rate is 4.7%. This is 19% lower than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $305,600. Housing costs are 40% higher than the state median of $217,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.9x. 62.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% lower than the state average of 72.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Frankfort city has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.7% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 1.5%. The Black or African American population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 13.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 5.7%.

Education

38.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 22% higher than the state rate of 31.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.7%. Notably, 21.3% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Frankfort city, Michigan 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 Michigan state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 745 Census-designated places in Michigan. For official data, visit data.census.gov.