Frankfort, KY Demographics

A map of Frankfort's Population by Race

Frankfort, Kentucky has an estimated population of 28,503, a less than 1% change from the 28,602 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 72.0% White, 14.2% Black, 6.4% Hispanic, 4.6% Multiracial, 2.3% Asian, and 0.4% 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 has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Kentucky 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 43.8% in 2020 and 45.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Frankfort is ranked the 14th most populous place in Kentucky, out of 554 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 14th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Frankfort's White Population

20,527 residents of Frankfort, or 72.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Frankfort is lower than in Kentucky overall, where 81.5% of the population is White. Frankfort ranks 512th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Frankfort's White population has declined by an estimated 2.2%. White residents' share of Frankfort's population has decreased from 73.4% to 72.0%.

Frankfort is less White than neighboring Lawrenceburg (90.6% White), Midway (79.1% White), Stamping Ground (91.6% White), Versailles (76.5% White), and Monterey (98.9% White).

Frankfort's Black Population

4,047 residents of Frankfort, or 14.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Frankfort is higher than in Kentucky overall, where 7.6% of the population is Black. Frankfort ranks 44th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Frankfort's Black population has grown by an estimated 10.3%. Black residents' share of Frankfort's population has increased from 12.8% to 14.2%.

Frankfort is more Black than neighboring Lawrenceburg (4.2% Black), Midway (8.4% Black), Stamping Ground (1.1% Black), Versailles (5.8% Black), and Monterey (0% Black).

Frankfort's Asian Population

664 residents of Frankfort, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Frankfort is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Frankfort ranks 57th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Frankfort's Asian population has grown by an estimated 4.1%. Asian residents' share of Frankfort's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.3%.

Frankfort is more Asian than neighboring Lawrenceburg (0.1% Asian), Midway (0% Asian), Stamping Ground (0% Asian), Versailles (0.5% Asian), and Monterey (0% Asian).

Frankfort's Hispanic Population

1,837 residents of Frankfort, or 6.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Frankfort is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 5% of the population is Hispanic. Frankfort ranks 95th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Frankfort's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 22.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Frankfort's population has increased from 5.2% to 6.4%.

Frankfort is more Hispanic than neighboring Lawrenceburg (2.7% Hispanic), Stamping Ground (0.1% Hispanic), and Monterey (0% Hispanic). Frankfort is less Hispanic than neighboring Midway (7.9% Hispanic), and Versailles (11.8% Hispanic).

Frankfort's Native American/Other Population

126 residents of Frankfort, or 0.4% 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 Kentucky overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Frankfort ranks 131st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Frankfort's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 41.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Frankfort's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Frankfort is more Native American/Other than neighboring Monterey (0% Native American/Other). Frankfort is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lawrenceburg (0.5% Native American/Other), Midway (1.7% Native American/Other), and Stamping Ground (1.2% Native American/Other).

Frankfort's Multiracial Population

1,302 residents of Frankfort, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Frankfort is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Frankfort ranks 77th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Frankfort's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 17.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Frankfort's population has decreased from 5.5% to 4.6%.

Frankfort is more Multiracial than neighboring Lawrenceburg (2% Multiracial), Midway (2.9% Multiracial), and Monterey (1.1% Multiracial). Frankfort is less Multiracial than neighboring Stamping Ground (5.9% Multiracial), and Versailles (5% 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.