Census ACS · #471 μSA
Frankfort Metro Area
The Frankfort, Ky Micropolitan Statistical Area has 75,661 residents. The median household income is $68,277 and the median home value is $204,700.
75,661
Population
184
People / sq mi
$68,277
Median Income
$204,700
Median Home Value
The Frankfort CBSA covers 410 sq mi of land at 184.5 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 85.4% |
| Black or African American | 7.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.1% |
Economy & Income
$68,277
Median Household Income
$38,480
Per Capita Income
9.9%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment
Housing
$204,700
Median Home Value
$922
Median Rent
68.4%
Homeownership
Education
92.2%
High School+
29.9%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.8%
Drive Alone
12.0%
Work From Home
22.9 min
Avg Commute
22.6%
Foreign Born
Frankfort spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Frankfort, Ky Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 75,661 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #471 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Frankfort metro area is $68,277, with a per capita income of $38,480.
The Frankfort, Ky CBSA spans the state of Kentucky.
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Data for the Frankfort, Ky CBSA (23180) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.