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Frederica

Delaware · 774 residents · 1.741 sq mi
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Frederica has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,458. Population has grown 19% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $153,500. Households here earn about 28% less than the Delaware median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 65%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
774
+19%since 2000
from 648 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
445 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 372 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.1
−1%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5937589231K1K1990201020202024Frederica
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,458
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,781 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,467
+73%since 2000
from $14,118 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
37.7%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.508
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade16.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade13.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$153,500
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$985
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $503 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.6%
−20.1 ptssince 2000
from 68.7% in 2000
33.0% rent
Vacancy rate
13.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.7
+55%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic67.4%(437)
Black26.7%(173)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(21)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score55.9%(363)
2010
White, non-Hispanic63.4%(491)
Black18.5%(143)
Hispanic / Latino12.7%(98)
Asian0.9%(7)
Other1.3%(10)
Diversity Score64.6%(500)
Diversity Score
65
+15%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.0%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 65.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.0 min
+94%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 89.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.9%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.5%
−33.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
48.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.5%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Frederica, Delaware?

Frederica, Delaware has about 774 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Frederica, Delaware?

The typical household in Frederica, Delaware earns about $41,458 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Frederica, Delaware expensive?

In Frederica, Delaware, the median home is worth about $153,500, and the typical rent is about $985 a month.

How educated are people in Frederica, Delaware?

About 11.6% of adults age 25 and over in Frederica, Delaware hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Frederica, Delaware?

About 22.0% of people in Frederica, Delaware live below the federal poverty line.

Has Frederica, Delaware grown since 1990?

Yes, Frederica, Delaware has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 6 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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