Frankfort, Ohio facts for kids
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Frankfort, Ohio
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Village
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Looking north at the intersection of Main Street and Springfield Street in Frankfort.
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Location of Frankfort, Ohio
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Location of Frankfort in Ross County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Ross |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.50 sq mi (1.30 km2) |
| • Land | 0.50 sq mi (1.30 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 742 ft (226 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,084 |
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1,107 |
| • Density | 2,159.36/sq mi (833.10/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
45628
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| Area code(s) | 740 |
| FIPS code | 39-28182 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398914 |
Frankfort is a small village in Ross County, Ohio, United States. It is located along the North Fork of Paint Creek. In 2020, about 1,084 people lived in Frankfort.
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History of Frankfort
Frankfort has an interesting past! It was first known as Oldtown. This name was given when the village was started in 1816. A post office opened there in 1817. Later, in 1834, its name changed to Frankfort. The village officially became a village in 1827.
Geography of Frankfort
Frankfort is a small place in terms of size. It covers about 0.50 square miles (or 1.30 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the village limits.
People Living in Frankfort
The number of people living in Frankfort has changed over the years. Here is a look at the population from 1850 to 2020:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 553 | — | |
| 1860 | 551 | −0.4% | |
| 1870 | 519 | −5.8% | |
| 1880 | 548 | 5.6% | |
| 1890 | 667 | 21.7% | |
| 1900 | 717 | 7.5% | |
| 1910 | 734 | 2.4% | |
| 1920 | 776 | 5.7% | |
| 1930 | 764 | −1.5% | |
| 1940 | 839 | 9.8% | |
| 1950 | 869 | 3.6% | |
| 1960 | 871 | 0.2% | |
| 1970 | 949 | 9.0% | |
| 1980 | 1,008 | 6.2% | |
| 1990 | 1,065 | 5.7% | |
| 2000 | 1,011 | −5.1% | |
| 2010 | 1,064 | 5.2% | |
| 2020 | 1,084 | 1.9% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 1,107 | 4.0% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 1,064 people living in Frankfort. Most of the people were White. A smaller number were African American, Native American, or Asian. Some people identified with two or more races.
The average age of people in the village was about 41 years old. About 24% of residents were under 18. About 19% were 65 years old or older.
Education in Frankfort
Students in Frankfort attend schools that are part of the Adena Local School System. This school system serves students from kindergarten through 12th grade. It also serves nearby townships.
Frankfort has its own public library. It is a branch of the Chillicothe & Ross County Public Library. Libraries are great places to read books and learn new things!
Gallery
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Frankfort corporation limit sign
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Water tower in Frankfort
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House in Frankfort
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The Red Brick Schoolhouse, constructed in 1877, in Frankfort
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Ohio Historical Marker at the Red Brick Schoolhouse
See also
In Spanish: Frankfort (Ohio) para niños
