Frankstown, PA is a small community with a population of 7,404 and an approximate population density of 147 people per square mile. Located just outside of Altoona, there are plenty of local businesses, year-round outdoor activities, organizations and sporting events for residents to enjoy. Popular local businesses include the Frankstown General Store, The Burger Spot and Rincon Mexican Restaurant. Outdoor activities in the area include hiking on nearby trails at Canoe Creek State Park and camping at Shawnee State Park. Organizations such as the Frankstown Community Center provide programs for teens including sports teams, open gym time and free meals during the summer months. Sports enthusiasts can also attend college sporting events at nearby Penn State Altoona or watch high school teams compete against each other in weekly football games.
The population in Frankstown township is 7,404. There are 152 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Frankstown township is 48.4, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Frankstown township is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Frankstown township
- 64.2% are married
- 4.5% are divorced
- 32.0% are married with children
- 6.7% have children, but are single
Race in Frankstown township
- 96.2% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 1.2% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.1% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.9% Two or more races
- 0.5% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander