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Frankfort, KY is a small city located in the heart of Kentucky. It has a population of 28,479 and a population density of 1,877 people per square mile. The vibrant and picturesque downtown area features many local businesses, such as Austin City Saloon and Little Kentucky River Winery & Bistro. There are several year-round outdoor activities available to visitors including camping, hiking, fishing at Elkhorn Creek, or spending time on the beach at Cove Springs Park. Other organizations in Frankfort include the George A. Boulanger Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4075 and the Paul Sawyier Public Library. Additionally, there are several sporting events hosted by Frankfort throughout the year such as baseball games at Whitaker Bank Ballpark or basketball tournaments at Capital Plaza Civic Center.

The population in Frankfort is 28,479. There are 1,929 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Frankfort is 34.9, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Frankfort is 2.1, the US average of people per household is 2.6.

Family in Frankfort
- 39.7% are married
- 18.8% are divorced
- 23.2% are married with children
- 24.7% have children, but are single
Race in Frankfort

- 74.0% are White
- 15.7% are Black
- 2.1% are Asian
- 0.3% are Native American
- 0.2% claim Other
- 4.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 3.2% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander

   Estimated Total Population by Age

  PeopleFrankfort, KentuckyUnited States
  28,479.0329,725,481.0
  52.2%50.5%
  47.8%49.5%
  34.938.4
 
  27,705.0326,569,308.0
  27,334.0309,327,143.0
  27,741.0285,036,114.0
  25,968.0251,960,433.0
  -0.1%15.6%
  6.7%30.8%
 
  1928.793.4
  14.7663531905.423
  0.3264836.791
 
  72.3%59.4%
  13.7%12.2%
  2.7%5.6%
  0.1%0.6%
  0.0%0.2%
  0.2%0.4%
  5.2%3.2%
  5.9%18.4%
 
  39.7%49.8%
  37.8%48.0%
  1.9%1.8%
  60.3%50.2%
  37.7%33.8%
  16.7%10.8%
  5.9%5.6%
 
  2.162.6
  12,559.0124,010,992.0
  6,906.080,755,759.0
  24.9%30.5%
  30.8%42.9%
  5,653.043,255,233.0
  33.7%15.8%
  10.6%10.8%
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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 7 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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