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Beckley, WV vs Frankfort, KY

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- Frankfort is 0% more densely populated than Beckley.
- People are 2.6% less likely to be married in Frankfort.
- The Median Age is 6.2 years younger in Frankfort.
 Beckley, WVFrankfort, KYUnited States
 Population  Unlock28,479329,725,481
 Female Population49.7%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population50.3%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock34.938.4
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 Population - 201017,644  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock27,741285,036,114
 Population - 199018,296  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-0.1%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-13.6%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,928.793.4
 Land Area9.5  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.3264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Beckley, WVFrankfort, KYUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.5%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.6%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.6%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.6%3.9%
 Age 18 to 204.0%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.5%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3413.5%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.8%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.3%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.7%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.7%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock9.2%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.8%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.5%1.9%
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 Race
 Beckley, WVFrankfort, KYUnited States
 White71.5%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock13.7%12.2%
 Asian2.7%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races4.4%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock5.9%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Beckley, WVFrankfort, KYUnited States
 Married Population40.8%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock37.8%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.2%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock60.3%50.2%
 Never Married33.4%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock16.7%10.8%
 Widowed7.9%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.162.60
 Households7,154  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock6,90680,755,759
     Married couple, w/children24.0%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock30.8%42.9%
 Non Family Households2,901  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock33.7%15.8%
     Single householder, no children16.8%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Beckley    4 Reviews

I was born in Beckley, moved away and lived in a smaller town, and then two major cities. I have been back for 14 years. Beckley is not for everyone. If you are looking  More

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Over 6 years ago

Born and raised here. Moved to Florida for 17 years. The only reason I moved back was to care for parent. Though I love the seasons and wanted to leave Florida, this  More

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Over 17 years ago

Beckley is a great place for outdoor enthusiasts. There is an easily accesible ski resort 30 minutes away. Biking, kayaking, canoeing, whitewater rafting in beautiful  More

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Reviews for Frankfort    3 Reviews

I was born here at Kings Daughter Hospital. I still have family members living here. Although I haven't lived here in years, I knew the place well and keep up with  More

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I have traveled all over the United States (SC, NY, FL, CO, WY, MO, OH, IN, WV). I've also traveled to other countries (Panama & Canada), and I've never been anywhere  More

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Over 8 years ago

I've lived here for 15 years. Almost all the restaurants are fast food. State government is the dominant workforce and does not pay well, so many businesses open only  More

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