Franklin County, Kentucky
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As of the census
of 2000, there were 47,687 people, 19,907 households, and 12,840 families residing in the county. The population density
was 227 /sqmi. There were 21,409 housing units at an average density of 102 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the county was 87.98% White
, 9.36% Black
or African American
, 0.13% Native American
, 0.72% Asian
, 0.02% Pacific Islander
, 0.55% from other races
, and 1.24% from two or more races. 1.11% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 19,907 households out of which 29.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.70% were married couples
living together, 12.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.50% were non-families. 30.40% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.60% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.86.
22.60% of the population was under the age of 18, 9.70% from 18 to 24, 30.50% from 25 to 44, 24.90% from 45 to 64, and 12.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 93.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.70 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $40,011, and the median income for a family was $51,052. Males had a median income of $32,826 versus $26,201 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $21,229. About 6.90% of families and 10.70% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.80% of those under age 18 and 12.20% of those age 65 or over.
This district takes in almost all of the county, including the majority of the city of Frankfort. It operates the following schools:
Frankfort Independent Schools
This district serves an area roughly covering the Frankfort neighborhoods known as "downtown", South Frankfort (the vicinity of the state capitol building), and Bellepoint. It operates two schools:
Private Schools
Postsecondary Schools
Census
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of 2000, there were 47,687 people, 19,907 households, and 12,840 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 227 /sqmi. There were 21,409 housing units at an average density of 102 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the county was 87.98% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 9.36% Black
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.13% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.72% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.02% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.55% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 1.24% from two or more races. 1.11% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or Latino
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
of any race.
There were 19,907 households out of which 29.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.70% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 12.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.50% were non-families. 30.40% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.60% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.86.
22.60% of the population was under the age of 18, 9.70% from 18 to 24, 30.50% from 25 to 44, 24.90% from 45 to 64, and 12.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 93.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.70 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $40,011, and the median income for a family was $51,052. Males had a median income of $32,826 versus $26,201 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $21,229. About 6.90% of families and 10.70% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.80% of those under age 18 and 12.20% of those age 65 or over.
Cities and towns
- BridgeportBridgeport, KentuckyBridgeport is an unincorporated community in western Franklin County, Kentucky, United States, along on U.S. Route 60 outside of Frankfort. It is part of the Frankfort Micropolitan Statistical Area. An elementary school, Bridgeport Elementary, was the focal point of the community for many years...
- Forks of Elkhorn
- FrankfortFrankfort, KentuckyFrankfort is a city in Kentucky that serves as the state capital and the county seat of Franklin County. The population was 27,741 at the 2000 census; by population it is the 5th smallest state capital in the United States...
- Jett
- Switzer
Education
Franklin County Public SchoolsThis district takes in almost all of the county, including the majority of the city of Frankfort. It operates the following schools:
- Bridgeport Elementary School (grades K-5)
- Collins Lane Elementary School (grades K-5)
- Early Childhood Education Center (grades K-1)
- Elkhorn Elementary School (grades 2-5)
- Hearn Elementary School (grades 2-5)
- Peaks Mill Elementary School (grades 2-5)
- Westridge Elementary School (grades K-5)
- Bondurant Middle School (grades 6-8)
- Elkhorn Middle School (grades 6-8)
- Franklin County High SchoolFranklin County High School (Kentucky)Franklin County High School is the largest of three public high schools in Frankfort, Kentucky and is one of two high schools operated by Franklin County Public Schools. The campus also houses the Franklin County Career & Technical Center, which offers vocational training...
(grades 9-12) - Western Hills High SchoolWestern Hills High School (Frankfort, Kentucky)Western Hills High School is a secondary school located at 100 Doctors Drive in Frankfort, Kentucky. It is the more recently constructed of the two high schools in the Franklin County Public Schools district, having opened to students in 1981. The first student body selected the Warrior as the...
(grades 9-12)
Frankfort Independent Schools
This district serves an area roughly covering the Frankfort neighborhoods known as "downtown", South Frankfort (the vicinity of the state capitol building), and Bellepoint. It operates two schools:
- Second Street School (grades K-6)
- Frankfort High SchoolFrankfort High School (Kentucky)Frankfort High School is located at 328 Shelby Street in Frankfort, Kentucky. It is part of the Frankfort Independent School District which consists of Second Street School, Wilkinson Street School, and Frankfort High School. Notable graduates include George C. Wolfe, and the writer, Walter...
(grades 7-12)
Private Schools
- Capital Day School (grades PreK-8)
- Frankfort Christian Academy (grades K-12)
- Good Shepherd Catholic School (grades PreK-8)
Postsecondary Schools
- Kentucky State UniversityKentucky State UniversityKentucky State University is a four-year institution of higher learning, located in Frankfort, Kentucky, United States, the Commonwealth's capital. The school is an historically black university, which desegregated in 1954...
Parks
- Capitol View Park
- Cove Spring Park and Nature Preserve
- Dolly Graham Park
- East Frankfort Park
- Juniper Hill Park and Golf Course
- Lakeview Park
- Leslie Morris Park on Fort Hill: 120 acre (0.4856232 km²) of woodland overlooking downtown Frankfort. It contains trails that guide visitors through the remains of earthwork forts that were the main defensive position for Union troops protecting the city during an 1864 Civil WarAmerican Civil WarThe American Civil War was a civil war fought in the United States of America. In response to the election of Abraham Lincoln as President of the United States, 11 southern slave states declared their secession from the United States and formed the Confederate States of America ; the other 25...
skirmish. - Riverview Park
- Todd Park