Frankfort, Kentucky

Location in the Commonwealth of Kentucky

**Frankfort, Kentucky**

City flag	City seal
County	Franklin County, Kentucky
Area - Total - Land - Water	38.9 km² (15.0 mi²) 38.2 km² (14.7 mi²) 0.7 km² (0.3 mi²) 1.87%
Population - Total (2000) - Density	27,741 727.1/km²
Time zone	Eastern: UTC–5
Location
Mayor	William I. May, Jr.
City website

Frankfort is the capital of Kentucky, a state of the United States of America. It is the county seat of Franklin County.

As of the 2000 census, the city has a population of 27,741.

On February 3, 1900 Governor-elect William Goebel was assassinated in Frankfort while walking to the capitol to be inaugurated. Former-Secretary of State Caleb Powers was later found guilty in a conspiracy to kill Goebel.

History

Geography

Frankfort is located at (38.197274, -84.863110). It is in the Bluegrass region of Central Kentucky.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 38.9 km² (15.0 mi²). 38.2 km² (14.7 mi²) of it is land and 0.7 km² (0.3 mi²) of it (1.87%) is water.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 27,741 people, 12,314 households, and 6,945 families residing in the city. The population density was 727.1/km² (1,883.2/mi²). There were 13,422 housing units at an average density of 351.8/km² (911.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 81.84% White, 14.70% Black or African American, 0.13% Native American, 0.94% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.77% from other races, and 1.60% from two or more races. 1.48% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 12,314 households out of which 26.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.9% were married couples living together, 14.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.6% were non-families. 37.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.14 and the average family size was 2.83.

In the city the population was spread out with 21.6% under the age of 18, 11.7% from 18 to 24, 30.3% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 14.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 91.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $34,980, and the median income for a family was $47,855. Males had a median income of $31,339 versus $25,361 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,512. About 9.5% of families and 13.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.3% of those under age 18 and 14.8% of those age 65 or over.

Frankfort is the focal point of a micropolitan statistical area consisting of Frankfort and Franklin County as well as adjacent Lawrenceburg and Anderson County. The city has also achieved classification into a combined statistical area with Lexington and Richmond to the east.

Education

Frankfort is the home of Kentucky State University, a historically black university situated near the downtown area. Two school districts serve the city, with three public high schools located within the city limits:

Frankfort Independent Schools:
- Frankfort High School
Franklin County Schools:
- Franklin County High School
- Western Hills High School (Frankfort, KY)

Frankfort also has a private high school, The Frankfort Christian Academy.

Sister City

Frankfort has one sister city, as designated by Sister Cities International, Inc.: San Pedro de Macoris (Dominican Republic).

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