Frankfort, Kentucky
Frankfort: County seat city in Franklin County, Kentucky, USA and Kentucky federated state capital city
About
Frankfort is a city located in the county of Franklin in the U.S. state of Kentucky. Its population at the 2010 census was 25,527 and a population density of 654 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 27,715 inhabitants.
The city was created 238 years ago in 1785.
Quick Facts about Frankfort
Population : | 27,715 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Kentucky (United States) |
County : | Franklin County |
Phone Area Codes : | 502 |
Area : | 39.03 km2 |
Altitude : | 509 feet / 155 meters |
Capital city : | Frankfort is capital of Kentucky, Franklin County |
Establishment : | January 01, 1786 (238 years ago) |
Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
Local time : | 02:53:01 (3rd December 2024) |
Postal code : | 40601 |
Density : | 710 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | 7.89% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Frankfort is located at 38°12'3"N 84°52'24"W (38.2009100, -84.8732800).
Frankfort map
- Official Website
Official website of Frankfort
Demographics
The population of Frankfort increased by 7.89% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 25,527 | - | census |
2011 | 27,359 | 6.7% | estimation process |
2012 | 27,309 | -0.18% | estimation process |
2013 | 27,261 | -0.18% | estimation process |
2014 | 27,411 | 0.55% | estimation process |
2015 | 27,583 | 0.62% | estimation process |
2016 | 27,641 | 0.21% | estimation process |
2017 | 27,660 | 0.07% | estimation process |
2018 | 27,719 | 0.21% | estimation process |
2019 | 27,755 | 0.13% | estimation process |
2020 | 27,715 | -0.14% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Frankfort
1 Buffalo Trace Distillery
113 Great Buffalo Trace, Frankfort, KY 40601, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Cove Spring Park
100 Cove Spring Rd, Frankfort, KY 40601, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Salato Wildlife Center
1 Sportsman's Ln, Frankfort, KY 40601, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 River View Park
404 Wilkinson Blvd, Frankfort, KY 40601, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Lakeview Park
112 Park Ave, Frankfort, KY 40601, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where ot Eat in Frankfort
1 Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
161 Bizzack Blvd, Frankfort, KY 40601, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Steak 'n Shake
335 Leonardwood Dr, Frankfort, KY 40601, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Frisch's Big Boy
1302 US-127 S, Frankfort, KY 40601, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 LongHorn Steakhouse
101 Westridge Drive, Frankfort, KY 40601, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Chili's
345 Leonardwood Dr, Frankfort, KY 40601, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where to Stay in Frankfort
1 Best Western Parkside Inn
80 Chenault Rd, Frankfort, KY 40601, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Hampton Inn Frankfort
1310 US 127 South, Frankfort, KY 40601, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Days Inn by Wyndham Frankfort
1051B US 127 South, I-64, Frankfort, KY 40601, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Frankfort
40 Chenault Rd, Frankfort, KY 40601, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Holiday Inn Express & Suites Frankfort, an IHG Hotel
1000 Vandalay Dr, Frankfort, KY 40601, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Frankfort
1 Kentucky Department of Agriculture
111 Corporate Dr, Frankfort, KY 40601, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Governor's Office Of Agricultural Policy
404 Ann St, Frankfort, KY 40601, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 US Animal Plant Health Inspection
105 Corporate Dr, Frankfort, KY 40601, United States ➦ Show Map
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People born in Frankfort (56)
People born in Frankfort, including actor and singer Will Chase, lawyer and army officer Daniel Weisiger Adams, U.S. politician George Graham Vest, .
List
- Humphrey Marshall (United States Congressman and general in the Confederate States Army (1812-1872)) he was born in 13/01/1812
- Thomas Carlin (American politician (1789-1852)) he was born in 18/07/1789
- Charles James Brenham (American mayor (1817-1876)) he was born in 06/11/1817
- Elizabeth ann hulett (profesionnal manager) she was born in 19/11/1960
- Evan E. Settle (American politician (1848-1899)) he was born in 01/12/1848
- Albert B. Fall (American politician (1861-1944)) he was born in 26/11/1861
- John Cummins Edwards (Historical US Democrat politician (1804-1888)) he was born in 24/06/1804
- John Glover South (American diplomat) he was born in 23/01/1873
- William Wirt Adams (Confederate States Army general (1819-1888)) he was born in 22/03/1819
- Thomas Francis Marshall (American politician) he was born in 07/06/1801
- Joseph Rodes Buchanan (American physician) he was born in 11/12/1814
- Albert Taylor Bledsoe (American priest, mathematician and army officer) he was born in 09/11/1809
- Archer Prewitt (musician) he was born in 01/01/1963
- Benjamin Milam (Texan revolutionary) he was born in 20/10/1788
- Bob Custer (American actor (1898-1974)) he was born in 18/10/1898
- Crit Luallen (American politician) she was born in 21/07/1952
- Dick Crutcher (Major League Baseball pitcher) he was born in 14/04/1914
- Eddie Bacon (American baseball player) he was born in 08/04/1895
Schools in Frankfort
College & universities near Frankfort, KY
Code | Name | City | ZIP |
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157058 | Kentucky State University | Frankfort (KY) | 40601-2355 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Frankfort, KY
Code | Name | Address | Type |
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LVL | Louisville, Kentucky | 720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd. | BUS |
CIN | Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal | 1301 Western Ave. | RAIL |
CIG | Cincinnati, OH | 1005 Gilbert Avenue | BUS |
MAY | Maysville | West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St | RAIL |
Post offices near Frankfort
Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
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Frankfor Post Office | Frankfort (KY) | 40601 |
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Distance to Other Cities
Frankfort distances to largest Kentucky cities