Frankford, DE

Census Place

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2023 Population

883

4.87% 1-year growth

US Senator

Chris Coons

Democratic Party

US Senator

Lisa Blunt Rochester

Democratic Party

US Representative

Sarah McBride

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

2.56% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

5.1%

10.6% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$74,583

2.39% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$277,800

13.3% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

487

2.96% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Frankford, DE had a population of 883 people with a median age of 36 and a median household income of $74,583. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Frankford, DE grew from 842 to 883, a 4.87% increase and its median household income grew from $72,841 to $74,583, a 2.39% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Frankford, DE are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (30.5%), Other (Hispanic) (23.9%), Two+ (Hispanic) (23.4%), White (Non-Hispanic) (18.1%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.93%).

None of the households in Frankford, DE reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

82.3% of the residents in Frankford, DE are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Frankford, DE was $277,800, and the homeownership rate was 58.8%.

Most people in Frankford, DE drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Frankford, DE was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Frankford, DE is home to a population of 883 people, from which 82.3% are citizens. As of 2023, 22% of Frankford, DE residents were born outside of the country (194 people).

In 2023, there were 1.27 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (269 people) in Frankford, DE than any other race or ethnicity. There were 211 Other (Hispanic) and 207 Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

82.3%

2023 Citizenship

84.6%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 82.3% of Frankford, DE residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Frankford, DE was 84.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Frankford, DE compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Frankford, DE

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
269 ± 194
Other (Hispanic)
211 ± 246
Two+ (Hispanic)
207 ± 187

48.4%

Hispanic Population

427 people

48.4% of the people in Frankford, DE are hispanic (427 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Frankford, DE as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin

Mexico
13,667 ± 2,850 people
India
10,737 ± 2,530 people
Guatemala
6,256 ± 1,936 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Delaware was Mexico, the natal country of 13,667 Delaware residents, followed by India with 10,737 and Guatemala with 6,256.

Foreign-Born Population

22%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

194 people

16.6%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

140 people

As of 2023, 22% of Frankford, DE residents (194 people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Frankford, DE was 16.6%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Frankford, DE compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
12 ± 24
Gulf War (2001-)
0 ± 23
Gulf War (1990s)
0 ± 18

Frankford, DE has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, NaNy times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Frankford, DE employs 487 people. The largest industries in Frankford, DE are Construction (81 people), Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services (72 people), and Other Services, Except Public Administration (63 people), and the highest paying industries are Other Services Except Public Administration ($68,665), Educational Services ($63,456), and Manufacturing ($58,750).

Males in Delaware have an average income that is 1.23 times higher than the average income of females, which is $64,027. The income inequality in Delaware (measured using the Gini index) is 0.457, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

487

2023 Value

± 181

2.96%

1 Year growth

± 50.8%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Frankford, DE grew at a rate of 2.96%, from 473 employees to 487 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Frankford, DE, are Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (110 people), Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (82 people), and Construction & Extraction Occupations (81 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Frankford, DE.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Delaware (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

487

2023 Value

± 181

2.96%

1 Year growth

± 50.8%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Frankford, DE grew at a rate of 2.96%, from 473 employees to 487 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Frankford, DE, are Construction (81 people), Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services (72 people), and Other Services, Except Public Administration (63 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Frankford, DE, though some of these residents may live in Frankford, DE and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$41,250

Median earning men ± $35,613

$29,010

Median earning women ± $12,720

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Manufacturing ($75,833), Other Services Except Public Administration ($68,708), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($36,350).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($58,594), Public Administration ($39,583), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($16,250).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.43%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 472k people employed in Delaware. This represents a 2.43% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 14.1%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Delaware.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Delaware went to Kamala Harris with 56.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.8%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.904%).

Chris Coons and Lisa Blunt Rochester are the senators currently representing the state of Delaware. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Frankford, DE is currently represented by Sarah McBride in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (56.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (41.8%)
Republican Party
Robert Kennedy (0.904%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Delaware went to Kamala Harris with 56.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.8%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.904%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Delaware for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Delaware

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Chris Coons

Senator from Delaware

Assumed office on November 15, 2010
Elected to the seat to succeed Ted Kaufman, who had been appointed to the seat following the resignation of Joe Biden, who had become Vice President of the United States.

Lisa Blunt Rochester

Senator from Delaware

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Chris Coons and Lisa Blunt Rochester are the senators currently representing Delaware.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Delaware over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Frankford, DE

Sarah McBride

District at-large Representative

Democratic Party

Frankford, DE is currently represented by Sarah McBride (Democratic Party).

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the member for Frankford, DE have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.491% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.598% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (239k), Some college (164k), and Bachelors Degree (147k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Frankford, DE was $277,800 in 2023, which is 0.916 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $245,200 to $277,800, a 13.3% increase. The homeownership rate in Frankford, DE is 58.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Frankford, DE have an average commute time of 21.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Frankford, DE is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$277,800

Median Property Value 2023

±$99,306

$140

Median Property Taxes

±$67

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Frankford, DE the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Frankford, DE compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

58.8%

Homeownership

2023

68.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 58.8% of the housing units in Frankford, DE were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 60%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Frankford, DE compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

The following map shows all of the places in Frankford, DE colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$74,583

Median Household Income

± $31,500

238

Number of Households

± 85

In 2023, the median household income of the 238 households in Frankford, DE grew to $74,583 from the previous year's value of $72,841.

The following chart displays the households in Frankford, DE distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Frankford, DE is from Delaware.

0.457

2022 Wage GINI in Delaware

0.465

2021 Wage GINI in Delaware

In 2022, the income inequality in Delaware was 0.457 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.73% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Delaware was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Delaware in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Delaware across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (69.6%)
Carpooled (23.6%)
Worked At Home (5.91%)

In 2023, 69.6% of workers in Frankford, DE drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (23.6%) and those who worked at home (5.91%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

21.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Frankford, DE have a shorter commute time (21.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 0.673% of the workforce in Frankford, DE have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Frankford, DE compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Frankford, DE distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Frankford, DE have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

5.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Frankford, DE (45 out of 883 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 35 - 44, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Frankford, DE is White, followed by Other and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

75.8% of the population of Frankford, DE has health coverage, with 24.9% on employee plans, 16.9% on Medicaid, 9.97% on Medicare, 24% on non-group plans, and 0% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Sussex County, DE see 1690 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.412% decrease from the previous year (1697 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 4500 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 460 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,690 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Sussex County, DE

Primary care physicians in Sussex County, DE see an average of 1,690 patients per year. This represents a 0.412% decrease from the previous year (1,697 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Sussex County, DE in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 31.5% under 18 years, 17.1% between 18 and 34 years, 38.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 40.2% were men and 59.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

24.2%

Uninsured

24.9%

Employer Coverage

16.9%

Medicaid

9.97%

Medicare

24%

Non-Group

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Frankford, DE declined by 0.94% from 24.5% to 24.2%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Frankford, DE changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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