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Frankford, DE

Sussex CountyElev. 10 m
Population
883
Median home
$277,800
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
3
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About Frankford

Frankford is a city in Delaware with about 883 residents. Frankford sits in Sussex County. The median age is 36 and the median household income is $74,583. Homes carry a median value of $277,800, and about 59% of residents own where they live. Hispanic or Latino residents make up the largest share of the population (48.4%). Around 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 22 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
883
Median age
36
Median household income
$74,583
Per-capita income
$27,968
Poverty rate
5.1%
High-school grad or higher
67.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
15.9%
Unemployment
1%
Avg. commute
21.8 min
Work from home
5.9%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White18.1%
Hispanic or Latino48.4%
Black30.5%
Asian1.9%
Workforce by occupation
Service47.2%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance18.7%
Management, business, science & arts12.1%
Sales & office11.5%
Production, transportation & material moving10.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$277,800
Median gross rent
$1,273/mo
Owner-occupied
58.8%
Median year built
1976
Households
238
Avg. household size
3.7

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Frankford has 3 public schools — 1 elementary.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading-3%
Math-3%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Clayton (John M.) Elementary SchoolElementary
Carver (G.W.) Educational Center
SCOPE - SouthGrades 15–15

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime100% below national
Frankford0
Delaware399
United States386
Trend
2019–2023
property crime47% below national
Frankford1,025
Delaware1,959
United States1,952
Trend
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Frankford Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Frankford.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Sussex County
Coastal floodingVery High
Winter weatherVery High
Cold waveRelatively High
HurricaneRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Frankford is in Sussex County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Frankford sits in Sussex County. Elevation ~10 m.

Map of Frankford
Frankford, DE
Where Frankford is
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Historic places

1 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Chandler, Capt. Ebe, House
Notable people from Frankford
John J. WilliamsCaleb R. Layton
People searches in Frankford
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Nearby cities
Dagsboro (2 mi)Selbyville (4 mi)Millsboro (6 mi)Millville (6 mi)Ocean View (7 mi)Bethany Beach (9 mi)

Common questions

Frankford — frequently asked

What is the population of Frankford, Delaware?
Frankford has a population of about 883, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Frankford?
The median home value in Frankford is $277,800, and the median gross rent is $1,273/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Frankford safe? What is the crime rate?
Frankford Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 0 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Frankford face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Sussex County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including coastal flooding, winter weather, cold wave.
How many schools are in Frankford?
Frankford has 3 public schools (1 elementary). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Frankford?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Frankford. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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