Village · New York
Frankfort, New York
Frankfort, village, in Herkimer County, New York. Frankfort had 2,275 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 2,320 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,503 (±342). GEOID 3627188.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,275
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,320 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,503 ±342
Median household income
$50,909
±$4,161 (90% margin)
New York: $85,974
Median home value
$128,200
±$17,665 (90% margin)
New York: $423,800
Median gross rent
$874
±$58 (90% margin)
New York: $1,621
Where is Frankfort and what county is it in?
Frankfort is a village in Herkimer County, New York. It covers 1.0 square miles of land, 2,288 residents per square mile in 2020.
Frankfort is in the Utica-Rome, NY metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Frankfort lies entirely within the Town of Frankfort, a town with its own local government (2020 census blocks).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Frankfort, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 2,275 people lived in Frankfort on July 1, 2025, down 2.3% since 2020, a steeper fall than New York's (−1.0%). The 2020 Census counted 2,320 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,503 (±342).
| Measure | Frankfort | Herkimer County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,503 ±342 | 59,757 | no clear change |
| Households | 1,070 ±120 | 25,741 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.34 ±0.19 | 2.27 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,208 ±132 | 32,459 | no clear change |
Frankfort's population since 2000
From 2,537 in 2000 to 2,275 in 2025: down 10.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Frankfort as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Frankfort?
The median resident of Frankfort is 36.7 years old; 24.4% are under 18 and 20.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 90.3%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 5.8%.
| Measure | Frankfort | Herkimer County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.7 ±6.0 | 44.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 24.4% ±5.4 pts | 20.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.2% ±4.8 pts | 22.3% | – |
| Male | 51.1% ±4.3 pts | 50.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.8% ±2.8 pts | 2.8% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 90.3% ±5.7 pts | 90.7% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.2% ±1.5 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 0.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.8% ±5.5 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.0% ±2.2 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.9% ±1.5 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.3% ±2.9 pts | 7.7% | – |
| With a disability | 16.2% ±4.5 pts | 15.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.5% ±2.2 pts | 4.9% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.0% ±3.1 pts | 91.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 13.0% ±4.2 pts | 22.7% | −6.0 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.2% ±2.8 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 95.1% ±3.0 pts | 91.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.3% ±1.6 pts | 1.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Frankfort earn?
Half of Frankfort's 1,070 households earn less than $50,909 a year (±$4,161), against $68,515 in Herkimer County and $85,974 in New York. In 2015-2019 the median was $63,319 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $12,410 after inflation. 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Frankfort | Herkimer County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $50,909 ±$4,161 | $68,515 | −$12,410 |
| Mean household income | $66,536 ±$7,862 | $86,447 | – |
| Per capita income | $28,407 ±$3,247 | $37,228 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 11.2% ±5.7 pts | 13.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 15.7% ±12.9 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 16.6% ±5.7 pts | 14.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 89.9% ±5.1 pts | 92.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.8% ±4.9 pts | 88.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Frankfort?
Owners occupy 75.7% of Frankfort's occupied homes and renters 24.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $128,200 by its owner (±$17,665). The median renter pays $874 a month including utilities, and 23.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Frankfort | Herkimer County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $128,200 ±$17,665 | $147,700 | +$23,099 |
| Median gross rent | $874 ±$58 | $823 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 23.4% ±14.9 pts | 32.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,289 ±$217 | $1,336 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 75.7% ±7.7 pts | 76.6% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 24.3% ±7.7 pts | 23.4% | – |
| Housing units | 1,208 ±132 | 32,459 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±5.0 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.1% ±9.4 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 65.8% ±7.9 pts | 72.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.2% ±1.8 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.4% ±0.7 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.6% ±0.8 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 57.9% ±9.8 pts | 39.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.8% ±4.4 pts | 9.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Frankfort building?
Builders took permits for 1 new housing units in Frankfort in 2025 (1 in single-family houses), 0.4 per 1,000 residents against 1.9 across New York.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Frankfort work and get to work?
70.6% of Frankfort's workers drive alone and 13.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.6 minutes.
| Measure | Frankfort | Herkimer County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.5% ±5.8 pts | 58.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.4% ±1.9 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 70.6% ±7.5 pts | 77.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.7% ±4.4 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.6% ±0.9 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 4.8% ±3.8 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 13.7% ±6.4 pts | 10.1% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.6 min ±4.8 | 25.7 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Frankfort?
1 census tract lies mostly in Frankfort (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 102.01Herkimer County | 3,181 | $57,500 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Frankfort) · Census block assignment files
How does Frankfort compare with other places in New York?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Frankfort is the 7,222nd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 278th-most populous of 594 in New York.
Frankfort ranks 1,542nd of 1,623 places in New York with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 278th | 594 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 896th | 1,225 |
| Residents per square mile | 386th | 1,657 |
| Median household income | 1,542nd | 1,623 |
| Per capita income | 1,540th | 1,653 |
| Median home value | 1,421st | 1,637 |
| Median gross rent | 1,165th | 1,515 |
| Poverty rate | 558th | 1,331 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 1,581st | 1,640 |
| Median age | 1,444th | 1,654 |
| Owner-occupied share | 983rd | 1,639 |
| Work from home | 580th | 1,350 |
| Travel time to work | 762nd | 1,652 |
Frankfort's figures with every place in New York (CSV)
Every place in New York, sortable · Compare Frankfort with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Frankfort?
20 of the 57 figures for Frankfort on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Frankfort are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Frankfort.