Frankford Authority

Frankford is a upper-middle-income, family-oriented small town of 1,215.

Frankford, Delaware

With 1,215 residents, Frankford sits in Sussex County, Delaware as a small civic unit. Median household income is $77,206.

Definition and scope

Frankford sits within Sussex County, Delaware, one of Delaware's administrative subdivisions. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District (not on file) and is part of the Seaford, DE metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Frankford has approximately 1,215 residents. The median age is 38.8 years. Roughly 60% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $315,000.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 18.8%
• Black or African American: 28.9%
• Hispanic or Latino: 50.0%
• Asian: 1.8%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Frankford is $77,206. Poverty rate stands at 9.2%. Unemployment rate at last release was 0.1%. Educational attainment: 15.4% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Frankford:

• Public schools: 3
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 4

Getting around

For air travel, residents typically use West Private Airport. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is Sussex County Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at Newark, Delaware.

Geography and climate

Elevation here is 27 feet. The USDA plant hardiness zone is 7b.

References

• Delaware State Authority — state-level reference for Delaware.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.