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 | 1,152 ft (351 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 730 |
| • Density | 723/sq mi (278.6/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 | 2394806 |
Frankfort is a city located in Marshall County, Kansas, in the United States. In 2020, about 730 people lived there.
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Frankfort's History
Frankfort was first planned out in 1867. This happened when the Central Branch Union Pacific Railroad was being built through the area. A nearby post office, called Nottingham, moved closer to the railroad. The town was named after Frank Schmidt, who was part of the group that started the town. Frankfort officially became a city in 1875.
During World War II, Frankfort lost 32 men. This was a very high number compared to the city's population at the time.
City Geography
Frankfort covers a total area of about 1 square mile (2.6 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a tiny bit being water.
Population Facts
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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% | |
| 2020 | 730 | 0.6% | |
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2020 Population Details
In 2020, the 2020 United States census counted 730 people living in Frankfort. There were 311 households and 198 families. Most of the people (about 97%) were white. A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds. About 1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 22% of the population was under 18 years old. About 27% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age in Frankfort was 42.8 years.
2010 Population Details
The census in 2010 showed that 726 people lived in Frankfort. There were 307 households. The population density was about 719 people per square mile. Most residents (about 99%) were White.
About 27% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had 2.22 people. The average family had 2.80 people. The median age in the city was 47.7 years. About 21.5% of residents were under 18. About 28.4% were 65 or older.
Education in Frankfort
The public schools in Frankfort and the nearby areas are part of the Vermillion USD 380 school district.
Frankfort High School has a strong history in sports.
- The Frankfort Wildcats boys basketball team won state championships in 1973 (Class 2A) and 2012 (Class 1A DII).
- The Frankfort football teams won state titles in 1983 (Class 1A) and 1996 (Class 2-1A). Both of these winning teams were coached by Larry Schroeder, who is now in the KSHSAA Hall of Fame.
- The Frankfort volleyball team also won state championships in 1986 and 2009 (Class 1A).
See also
In Spanish: Frankfort (Kansas) para niños
