Frankfort, IN Demographics

A map of Frankfort's Population by Race

Frankfort, Indiana has an estimated population of 15,917, a decrease from the 16,715 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 62.0% White, 34.4% Hispanic, 2.2% Multiracial, 0.8% Black, 0.4% Asian, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Frankfort, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Frankfort is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Indiana overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Frankfort, that probability was 49.1% in 2020 and 49.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Frankfort is ranked the 60th most populous place in Indiana, out of 976 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Frankfort was ranked the 54th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Frankfort's White Population

9,870 residents of Frankfort, or 62.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Frankfort is considerably lower than in Indiana overall, where 75.4% of the population is White. Frankfort ranks 673rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Frankfort's White population has declined by an estimated 6.5%. White residents' share of Frankfort's population has decreased from 63.2% to 62.0%.

Frankfort is less White than neighboring Michigantown (93.4% White), Rossville (92.2% White), Mulberry (93.9% White), Colfax (97.9% White), and Thorntown (94.4% White).

Frankfort's Black Population

134 residents of Frankfort, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Frankfort is lower than in Indiana overall, where 9.1% of the population is Black. Frankfort ranks 212th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Frankfort's Black population has declined by an estimated 7.6%. Black residents' share of Frankfort's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Frankfort is more Black than neighboring Michigantown (0% Black), Mulberry (0.3% Black), Colfax (0.1% Black), and Thorntown (0% Black). Frankfort is less Black than neighboring Rossville (2.3% Black).

Frankfort's Asian Population

71 residents of Frankfort, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Frankfort is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Frankfort ranks 380th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Frankfort's Asian population has grown by an estimated 44.9%. Asian residents' share of Frankfort's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Frankfort is more Asian than neighboring Michigantown (0% Asian), Mulberry (0% Asian), Colfax (0% Asian), and Thorntown (0% Asian). Frankfort is less Asian than neighboring Rossville (2.9% Asian).

Frankfort's Hispanic Population

5,479 residents of Frankfort, or 34.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Frankfort is significantly higher than in Indiana overall, where 8.6% of the population is Hispanic. Frankfort ranks 9th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Frankfort's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Frankfort's population has increased from 33.0% to 34.4%.

Frankfort is more Hispanic than neighboring Michigantown (2.9% Hispanic), Rossville (1.8% Hispanic), Mulberry (3.6% Hispanic), Colfax (0.2% Hispanic), and Thorntown (1.9% Hispanic).

Frankfort's Native American/Other Population

20 residents of Frankfort, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Frankfort is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Frankfort ranks 346th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Frankfort's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 71.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Frankfort's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Frankfort is more Native American/Other than neighboring Michigantown (0% Native American/Other), Rossville (0% Native American/Other), Mulberry (0% Native American/Other), and Thorntown (0% Native American/Other). Frankfort is less Native American/Other than neighboring Colfax (1% Native American/Other).

Frankfort's Multiracial Population

343 residents of Frankfort, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Frankfort is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Frankfort ranks 562nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Frankfort's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 8.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Frankfort's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.2%.

Frankfort is more Multiracial than neighboring Rossville (0.8% Multiracial), and Colfax (0.8% Multiracial). Frankfort is less Multiracial than neighboring Michigantown (3.7% Multiracial), and Thorntown (3.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.