Frankfort

The City in Brief

Founded: 1786 (chartered 1786)

Head Official: Mayor William I. May, Jr. (D) (since 1995)

City Population

1980: 25,973

1990: 25,968

2000: 27,741

2003 estimate: 27,408

Percent change, 1990–2000: 6.8%

Franklin County Population

1980: 41,830

1990: 44,143

2000: 47,687

2003 estimate: 48,051

Percent change, 1990–2000: 8.9%

U.S. rank in 2000: 957th

Area: 15 square miles (2000)

Elevation: 510 feet above sea level

Average Annual Temperature: 54.9° F

Average Annual Precipitation: 44.55 inches

Major Economic Sectors: Government, services, trade, manufacturing

Unemployment rate: 2.8% (November2004)

Per Capita Income: $21,229 (2000)

2004 ACCRA Average House Price: Not reported

2004 ACCRA Cost of Living Index: Not reported

2002 FBI Crime Index Total: Not reported

Major Colleges and Universities: Kentucky State University

Daily Newspaper: Frankfort State Journal