Frankton, IN Demographics

A map of Frankton's Population by Race

Frankton, Indiana has an estimated population of 1,658, a decrease from the 1,775 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.4% White, 4.0% Hispanic, 2.1% Multiracial, 1.0% Asian, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 0.1% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Frankton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Frankton has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less 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 Frankton, that probability was 13.5% in 2020 and 14.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Frankton is ranked the 260th 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). Frankton was ranked the 242nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Frankton's White Population

1,532 residents of Frankton, or 92.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Frankton is significantly higher than in Indiana overall, where 75.4% of the population is White. Frankton ranks 262nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Frankton's White population has declined by an estimated 7.1%. White residents' share of Frankton's population has decreased from 92.9% to 92.4%.

Frankton is more White than neighboring Orestes (86% White), Elwood (91.4% White), Alexandria (90.4% White), and Edgewood (85.7% White). Frankton is less White than neighboring River Forest (95.2% White).

Frankton's Black Population

2 residents of Frankton, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Frankton is lower than in Indiana overall, where 9.1% of the population is Black. Frankton ranks 447th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Frankton's Black population has declined by an estimated 60.0%. Black residents' share of Frankton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Frankton is more Black than neighboring Orestes (0% Black), and River Forest (0% Black). Frankton is less Black than neighboring Elwood (0.7% Black), Alexandria (1.9% Black), and Edgewood (1.7% Black).

Frankton's Asian Population

17 residents of Frankton, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Frankton is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Frankton ranks 347th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Frankton's Asian population has grown by an estimated 183.3%. Asian residents' share of Frankton's population has increased from 0.3% to 1.0%.

Frankton is more Asian than neighboring Orestes (0% Asian), Elwood (0.3% Asian), Alexandria (0% Asian), and River Forest (0% Asian). Frankton is less Asian than neighboring Edgewood (1.6% Asian).

Frankton's Hispanic Population

67 residents of Frankton, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Frankton is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 8.6% of the population is Hispanic. Frankton ranks 411th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Frankton's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 67.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Frankton's population has increased from 2.3% to 4.0%.

Frankton is more Hispanic than neighboring Elwood (3.5% Hispanic), Alexandria (1.6% Hispanic), River Forest (0% Hispanic), and Edgewood (3% Hispanic). Frankton is less Hispanic than neighboring Orestes (8.6% Hispanic).

Frankton's Native American/Other Population

5 residents of Frankton, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Frankton is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Frankton ranks 489th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Frankton's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 25.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Frankton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Frankton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Orestes (0% Native American/Other), Elwood (0.1% Native American/Other), River Forest (0% Native American/Other), and Edgewood (0% Native American/Other). Frankton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Alexandria (0.5% Native American/Other).

Frankton's Multiracial Population

35 residents of Frankton, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Frankton is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Frankton ranks 242nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Frankton's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 50.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Frankton's population has decreased from 4.0% to 2.1%.

Frankton is less Multiracial than neighboring Orestes (5.3% Multiracial), Elwood (4% Multiracial), Alexandria (5.7% Multiracial), River Forest (4.8% Multiracial), and Edgewood (8.1% 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.