Frankfort, Kansas facts for kids
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Frankfort, Kansas
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Location within Marshall County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Marshall |
| Platted | 1867 |
| Incorporated | 1875 |
| Named for | Frank Schmidt |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.01 sq mi (2.62 km2) |
| • Land | 1.01 sq mi (2.61 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,158 ft (353 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 726 |
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695 |
| • Density | 690.17/sq mi (266.41/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
66427
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-24275 |
| GNIS ID | 473195 |
Frankfort is a city in Marshall County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 726.
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History
Frankfort was laid out in 1867 when the Central Branch Union Pacific Railroad was built through the neighborhood. It was named for Frank Schmidt, a member of the town company. Frankfort was incorporated as a city of the third class in 1875.
Geography
Frankfort is located at 39°42′14″N 96°25′5″W / 39.70389°N 96.41806°W (39.703810, -96.417925). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.02 square miles (2.64 km2), of which, 1.01 square miles (2.62 km2) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km2) is water.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 1,053 | — | |
| 1900 | 1,167 | 10.8% | |
| 1910 | 1,426 | 22.2% | |
| 1920 | 1,314 | −7.9% | |
| 1930 | 1,346 | 2.4% | |
| 1940 | 1,243 | −7.7% | |
| 1950 | 1,237 | −0.5% | |
| 1960 | 1,106 | −10.6% | |
| 1970 | 960 | −13.2% | |
| 1980 | 1,038 | 8.1% | |
| 1990 | 927 | −10.7% | |
| 2000 | 855 | −7.8% | |
| 2010 | 726 | −15.1% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 695 | −4.3% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 726 people, 307 households, and 195 families residing in the city. The population density was 718.8 inhabitants per square mile (277.5/km2). There were 363 housing units at an average density of 359.4 per square mile (138.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.8% White, 0.6% African American, 0.1% Asian, and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.
There were 307 households, of which 26.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.1% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.5% were non-families. 33.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.80.
The median age in the city was 47.7 years. 21.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.3% were from 25 to 44; 23.3% were from 45 to 64; and 28.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.9% male and 51.1% female.
Education
The community is served by Vermilion USD 380 public school district.
The Frankfort Wildcats won the Kansas State High School boys basketball class 2A championship in 1973 and the class 1A DII championship in 2012. Frankfort football teams have brought home state titles in 1983 in Class 1A, as well as 1996 in Class 2-1A. Both teams were coached by Larry Schroeder, a member of the KSHSAA Hall of Fame. Frankfort also won the 1A volleyball state championship in both 1986 and 2009.
See also
In Spanish: Frankfort (Kansas) para niños
