Frankfort, MI Demographics

A map of Frankfort's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,134	1,164	92.6%	93.0%
Hispanic	30	29	2.4%	2.3%
Black	25	2	2.0%	0.2%
Multiracial	19	47	1.6%	3.8%
Asian	17	2	1.4%	0.2%
Native American/Other	0	8	0.0%	0.6%

Frankfort, Michigan has an estimated population of 1,225, a slight decrease from the 1,252 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.6% White, 2.4% Hispanic, 2.0% Black, 1.6% Multiracial, 1.4% Asian, and 0.0% 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 slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Michigan 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 13.4% in 2020 and 14.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Frankfort is ranked the 400th most populous place in Michigan, out of 745 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 391st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Frankfort's White Population

1,134 residents of Frankfort, or 92.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Frankfort is significantly higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Frankfort ranks 132nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Frankfort's White population has declined by an estimated 2.6%. White residents' share of Frankfort's population has remained roughly unchanged at 92.6%.

Frankfort is more White than neighboring Elberta (87.4% White), Benzonia (86.9% White), and Beulah (86.2% White). Frankfort is less White than neighboring Pilgrim (100% White), and Crystal Downs Country Club (100% White).

Frankfort's Black Population

25 residents of Frankfort, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Frankfort is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Frankfort ranks 588th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Frankfort's Black population has grown by an estimated 1150.0%. Black residents' share of Frankfort's population has increased from 0.2% to 2.0%.

Frankfort is more Black than neighboring Elberta (0% Black), Pilgrim (0% Black), Crystal Downs Country Club (0% Black), and Benzonia (0.1% Black). Frankfort is less Black than neighboring Beulah (8.3% Black).

Frankfort's Asian Population

17 residents of Frankfort, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Frankfort is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Frankfort ranks 543rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Frankfort's Asian population has grown by an estimated 750.0%. Asian residents' share of Frankfort's population has increased from 0.2% to 1.4%.

Frankfort is more Asian than neighboring Elberta (0% Asian), Pilgrim (0% Asian), Crystal Downs Country Club (0% Asian), Benzonia (0% Asian), and Beulah (0% Asian).

Frankfort's Hispanic Population

30 residents of Frankfort, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Frankfort is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Frankfort ranks 513th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Frankfort's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 3.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Frankfort's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.4%.

Frankfort is more Hispanic than neighboring Elberta (0% Hispanic), Pilgrim (0% Hispanic), Crystal Downs Country Club (0% Hispanic), Benzonia (1.8% Hispanic), and Beulah (1.8% Hispanic).

Frankfort's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Frankfort, or 0.0% 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 Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Frankfort ranks 440th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Frankfort's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Frankfort's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Frankfort is less Native American/Other than neighboring Elberta (10.9% Native American/Other), and Benzonia (7.7% Native American/Other).

Frankfort's Multiracial Population

19 residents of Frankfort, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Frankfort is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Frankfort ranks 482nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Frankfort's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 59.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Frankfort's population has decreased from 3.8% to 1.6%.

Frankfort is more Multiracial than neighboring Pilgrim (0% Multiracial), and Crystal Downs Country Club (0% Multiracial). Frankfort is less Multiracial than neighboring Elberta (1.7% Multiracial), Benzonia (3.5% Multiracial), and Beulah (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.