Frankfort, IL

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Population

18,572

0.853% growth

Median Age

42.9


Median Household Income

$118,508

4.64% growth

Poverty Rate

4.49%


Number of Employees

8,835

3.79% growth

Median Property Value

$364,100

3.67% growth

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About

In 2017, Frankfort, IL had a population of 18.6k people with a median age of 42.9 and a median household income of $118,508. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of Frankfort, IL grew from 18,415 to 18,572, a 0.853% increase and its median household income grew from $113,250 to $118,508, a 4.64% increase.

The population of Frankfort, IL is 84.1% White Alone, 6.11% Black or African American Alone, and 4.72% Hispanic or Latino. N/A% of the people in Frankfort, IL speak a non-English language, and 98.9% are U.S. citizens.

The median property value in Frankfort, IL is $364,100, and the homeownership rate is 94.1%. Most people in Frankfort, IL commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 33.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Frankfort, IL is 2 cars per household.

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United StatesIllinoisCook County, ILWill County, ILChicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WIBloom & Rich Townships PUMA, ILFrankfort, Homer & New Lenox (North) Townships PUMA, ILWill County (South) PUMA, IL

Economy

The economy of Frankfort, IL employs 8.84k people. The largest industries in Frankfort, IL are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,428 people), Educational Services (1,102 people), and Manufacturing (971 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($126,220), Wholesale Trade ($103,362), and Manufacturing ($98,229).

Median household income in Frankfort, IL is $118,508. Males in Frankfort, IL have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $52,403. The income inequality in Frankfort, IL (measured using the Gini index) is 0.483, which is higher than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$118,508

2017 value

± $14,854

4.64%

1 Year Growth

± 14.1%

Households in Frankfort, IL have a median annual income of $118,508, which is more than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $113,250 in 2016, which represents a 4.64% annual growth.

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Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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$71,579

Average Male Salary

± $1,160

$52,403

Average Female Salary

± $852

In 2017, full-time male employees in Illinois made 1.37 times more than female employees.

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Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity

  1. Asian

    $65,613 ± $3,132

  2. White

    $56,297 ± $776

  3. Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander

    $46,947 ± $14,340

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Illinois workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.17 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Frankfort, IL is from Illinois.

0.483

2017 Wage GINI

0.481

2016 Wage GINI

In 2017, the income inequality in Illinois was 0.483 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.351% growth from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even.

The 2017 the GINI for Illinois was higher than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Illinois in comparison to the national average.

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

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

  1. Census Tract 8835.07

  2. Census Tract 8835.04

  3. N/A

In 2017, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Frankfort, IL was Census Tract 8835.07 with a value of $103,095, followed by Census Tract 8835.04 and N/A, with respective values of $88,813 and N/A.

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

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Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 45 - 54

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

4.49% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Frankfort, IL (827 out of 18.4k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 45 - 54, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 18 - 24.

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.

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Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

  1. White

    724 ± 222

  2. Black

    94 ± 97

  3. Hispanic

    31 ± 86

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Frankfort, IL is White, followed by Black 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.

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Occupations

Employment by Occupations

8.84k

2017 Value

± 631

3.79%

1 Year growth

± 9.84%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Frankfort, IL grew at a rate of 3.79%, from 8.51k employees to 8.84k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Frankfort, IL, are Management Occupations (1,378 people), Sales & Related Occupations (1,059 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (936 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Frankfort, IL.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Frankfort, IL, by number of employees, are Management Occupations (1,378 people), Sales & Related Occupations (1,059 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (936 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Frankfort, IL has an unusually high number of residents working as Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations (2.31 times higher than expected), Business & Financial Operations Occupations (1.71 times), and Management Occupations (1.53 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Frankfort, IL, by median earnings, are Management Occupations ($104,429), Management, Business, & Financial Occupations ($99,188), and Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($97,500).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

8.84k

2017 Value

± 631

3.79%

1 Year growth

± 9.84%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Frankfort, IL grew at a rate of 3.79%, from 8.51k employees to 8.84k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Frankfort, IL, are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,428 people), Educational Services (1,102 people), and Manufacturing (971 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Frankfort, IL, though some of these residents may live in Frankfort, IL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Most Common

The most common industries in Frankfort, IL, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,428 people), Educational Services (1,102 people), and Manufacturing (971 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Frankfort, IL has an unusually high number of Finance & Insurance (1.97 times higher than expected), Utilities (1.91 times), and Management of Companies & Enterprises (1.63 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Frankfort, IL, by median earnings, are Utilities ($126,220), Wholesale Trade ($103,362), and Manufacturing ($98,229).

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Illinois to other states, or from other states to Illinois.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

  1. Mixed freight

    $82.9B

  2. Pharmaceuticals

    $78.3B

  3. Gasoline

    $75B

In 2015, the top outbound Illinois product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $82.9B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($78.3B) and Gasoline ($75B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Illinois products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$952B

2020 Value

$1.31T

Projected 2045 Value

37.7% growth

In 2020, total outbound Illinois trade was $952B. This is expected to increase 37.7% to $1.31T by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Illinois trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Illinois to other states, or from other states to Illinois.

Most Common Trade Partners

  1. Indiana

    $69.2B

  2. Wisconsin

    $54.7B

  3. Michigan

    $36.3B

In 2015, the top outbound Illinois domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Indiana with $69.2B, followed by Wisconsin with $54.7B and Michigan and $36.3B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Illinois shares with each state (excluding itself).

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Health

98.4% of the population of Frankfort, IL has health coverage, with 70.1% on employee plans, 3.9% on Medicaid, 13% on Medicare, 11.1% on non-group plans, and 0.396% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in the place of Frankfort, IL was $8,262 in 2014. This is a 4.44% increase from the previous year ($7,911).

Primary care physicians in Frankfort, IL see 1240 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.322% decrease from the previous year (1244 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1332 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 526 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Stephenson County and St. Clair County have the highest prevalence of diabetes (12.7%). Additionally, Stephenson County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (35.7%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,240 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio

Primary care physicians in Illinois see an average of 1,240 patients per year. This represents a 0.322% decrease from the previous year (1,244 patients).

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Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

  1. West Virginia

    8.26% of the population affected

  2. Arkansas

    8.13% of the population affected

  3. New Hampshire

    7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

  1. Mississippi

    19.2% of adults

  2. Texas

    17.9% of adults

  3. Louisiana

    17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

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Health Care Spending

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$8,262

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care 

$4,875

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$4,959

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$11,116

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Illinois (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.44%, from $7,911 to $8,262.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

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Health Care Coverage

1.61%

Uninsured

70.1%

Employer Coverage

3.9%

Medicaid

13%

Medicare

11.1%

Non-Group

0.396%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Frankfort, IL declined by 5.63% from 1.71% to 1.61%.

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

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Health Risks

Data available at the county level.

Most at risk counties

  1. Stephenson County

    12.7% prevalence

  2. St. Clair County

    12.7% prevalence

  3. Saline County

    12% prevalence

Stephenson County and St. Clair County have the highest prevalence of diabetes in Illinois, at 12.7%.

The following map shows the prevalence of diabetes in Illinois by county over multiple years.

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Diversity

Frankfort, IL is home to a population of 18.6k people, from which 98.9% are citizens. As of 2017, 4.81% of Frankfort, IL residents were born outside of the country (894 people).

The ethnic composition of the population of Frankfort, IL is composed of 15.6k White Alone residents (84.1%), 1.13k Black or African American Alone residents (6.11%), 876 Hispanic or Latino residents (4.72%), 643 Asian Alone residents (3.46%), 289 Two or More Races residents (1.56%), 18 American Indian & Alaska Native Alone residents (0.0969%), 0 Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander Alone residents (0%), and 0 Some Other Race Alone residents (0%).

Age

Age by Nativity

42

Median Native-Born Age

± 1.6

55

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 10.2

In 2017, the median age of all people in Frankfort, IL was 42.9. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 42, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 55. But people in Frankfort, IL are getting getting younger. In 2016, the average age of all Frankfort, IL residents was 43.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

4.81%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

894 people

5%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

920 people

As of 2017, 4.81% of Frankfort, IL residents (894 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Frankfort, IL was 5%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin

  1. Mexico

    669,904 ± 19,564 people

  2. India

    147,732 ± 9,382 people

  3. Poland

    136,910 ± 9,036 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Illinois was Mexico, the natal country of 669,904 Illinois residents, followed by India with 147,732 and Poland with 136,910.

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Citizenship

98.9%

2017 Citizenship

99%

2016 Citizenship

As of 2017, 98.9% of Frankfort, IL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2016, the percentage of US citizens in Frankfort, IL was 99%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

Most Common

  1. White Alone

    15.6k ± 550

  2. Black or African American Alone

    1.13k ± 415

  3. Hispanic or Latino

    876 ± 278

In 2017, there were 13.8 times more White Alone residents (15.6k people) in Frankfort, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.13k Black or African American Alone and 876 Hispanic or Latino residents, the second and third most common racial or ethnic groups.

The following bar chart shows the 8 races and ethnicities represented in Frankfort, IL as a share of the total population.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. Vietnam

    459 ± 156

  2. World War II

    130 ± 118

  3. Gulf War (1990s)

    128 ± 82

Frankfort, IL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.53 times greater than any other conflict.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Frankfort, IL was $364,100 in 2017, which is 1.59 times larger than the national average of $229,700. Between 2016 and 2017 the median property value increased from $351,200 to $364,100, a 3.67% increase. The homeownership rate in Frankfort, IL is 94.1%, which is higher than the national average of 63.9%. People in Frankfort, IL have an average commute time of 33.1 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Frankfort, IL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$364,100

2017 Median

± $9,936

$351,200

2016 Median

± $9,491

In 2017, the median property value in Frankfort, IL grew to to $364,100 from the previous year's value of $351,200.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Frankfort, IL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Frankfort, IL the largest share of households have a property value in the $300k - $400k range.

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Household Income

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

$118,508

Median Household Income

± $14,854

6.02k

Number of Households

± 504

In 2017, the median household income of the 6.02k households in Frankfort, IL grew to $118,508 from the previous year's value of $113,250.

The following chart displays the households in Frankfort, IL 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 $200k+ range.

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Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Frankfort, IL distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Frankfort, IL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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Rent vs Own

94.1%

2017 Homeownership

94.8%

2016 Homeownership

In 2017, 94.1% of the housing units in Frankfort, IL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 94.8%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Frankfort, IL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Commute Time

33.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Frankfort, IL have a longer commute time (33.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.1 minutes). Additionally, 4.43% of the workforce in Frankfort, IL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

  1. Drove Alone

    83.1%

  2. Public Transit

    6.82%

  3. Worked At Home

    5.53%

In 2017, the most common method of travel for workers in Frankfort, IL was Drove Alone (83.1%), followed by those who Public Transit (6.82%) and those who Worked At Home (5.53%).

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.

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Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Frankfort, IL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Frankfort, IL have 2 cars, followed by 3 cars.

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