Frankford · Census data
Frankford, Delaware: people, income and housing
The Census Bureau estimates 1,215 people live in Frankford, with a median household income of $77,206 and a median age of 38.8. 3.6% of its 389 housing units are seasonal or vacation homes. Figures are 2020-2024 American Community Survey estimates.
Frankford, Sussex County and Delaware
| Measure | Frankford | Sussex County | Delaware |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (estimate) | 1,215 | 255,626 | 1,021,191 |
| Median age | 38.8 | 51.9 | 41.6 |
| 65 and older | 17% | 30% | 21% |
| Median household income | $77,206 | $81,497 | $84,954 |
| Below poverty line | 9.2% | 10.9% | 10.4% |
| Housing units | 389 | 151,799 | 464,203 |
| Seasonal or vacation homes | 4% | 25% | 9% |
| Owner-occupied | 61% | 82% | 73% |
| Median home value | $315,000 | $382,600 | $352,000 |
| Median gross rent | $1,072 | $1,238 | $1,401 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (25+) | 15% | 33% | 36% |
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates. Margins of error are in the answers below. All towns, with a CSV download.
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Questions about people and housing in Frankford
How many people live in Frankford?
The Census Bureau estimates 1,215 residents (margin of error ± 451) in its 2020-2024 American Community Survey. The 2020 Census counted 790. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Frankford town, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
What is the median age in Frankford?
The median age is 38.8 (margin of error ± 10.8), compared with 51.9 for Sussex County and 41.6 for Delaware. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Frankford town, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
What share of Frankford residents are 65 or older?
About 17% of residents are 65 or older, compared with 30% countywide and 21% statewide. SussexCounty.ai computed this from Census table B01001. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Frankford town, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
What is the median household income in Frankford?
The median household income is $77,206 (margin of error ± $24,218) in 2024 dollars, compared with $81,497 for Sussex County and $84,954 for Delaware. The margin of error is wide, so treat this as a rough figure. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Frankford town, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
What is the per capita income in Frankford?
Per capita income is $27,271 (margin of error ± $7,925), compared with $46,684 countywide. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Frankford town, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
What is the poverty rate in Frankford?
About 9.2% of residents for whom poverty status is determined live below the poverty line (112 of 1,215), compared with 10.9% countywide. The margin of error is wide, so treat this as a rough figure. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Frankford town, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
How many housing units are in Frankford?
The estimate is 389 housing units (margin of error ± 102), of which 332 are occupied year-round homes and 57 are counted as vacant. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Frankford town, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
How many homes in Frankford are seasonal or vacation homes?
14 housing units (margin of error ± 23) are vacant because they are held for seasonal, recreational or occasional use. That is 3.6% of all housing units, compared with 25.2% countywide. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Frankford town, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
Do most people in Frankford own or rent?
About 61% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and 39% are rented, compared with 82% owner-occupied countywide. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Frankford town, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
What is the median home value in Frankford?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $315,000 (margin of error ± $95,547), as reported by owners in the 2020-2024 survey. The Sussex County median is $382,600. The margin of error is wide, so treat this as a rough figure. This is a survey estimate, not a sale price or an assessment. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Frankford town, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
What is the median rent in Frankford?
Median gross rent is $1,072 a month (margin of error ± $457), compared with $1,238 countywide. The margin of error is wide, so treat this as a rough figure. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Frankford town, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
How long is the average commute from Frankford?
Workers who commute average about 20 minutes each way, compared with 27 minutes countywide. SussexCounty.ai computed this from Census tables B08013 and B08303. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Frankford town, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
What share of adults in Frankford have a college degree?
About 15% of residents 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared with 33% countywide. SussexCounty.ai computed this from Census table B15003. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Frankford town, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
Where do these numbers come from?
They are 5-year estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey covering 2020 to 2024. They come from a sample, so each carries a margin of error, which is larger for small towns. Ratios marked as computed by SussexCounty.ai use the Census counts named in the answer. The full table for every Sussex town is on Census data by town. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Frankford town, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.