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Fredericksburg

Iowa · 979 residents (2025 est.) · 0.9 sq mi
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Fredericksburg has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $65,313. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $201,300. With a median age of 46.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 78%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
989
+1%since 2000
from 984 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,099 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 1,093 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.5
+12%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:979 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6938429921K1K1990201020202024Fredericksburg
2024989
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,313
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,938 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,930
+119%since 2000
from $15,956 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.9%
+31.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.376
+9%since 2010
from 0.344 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade29%
US avg: 9.9%
Information14.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance0.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$201,300
+78%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$735
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $263 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.4%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
25.6% rent
Vacancy rate
11.0%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
15.2%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+59%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
69
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(974)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.8%(17)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(878)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(64)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.8%(47)
Diversity Score25.7%(254)
Diversity Score
26
+1346%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.0%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.3%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+85%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 77.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.3%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.3%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.9%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.3%
−20.3 ptssince 2011
from 72.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.4%
−23.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
52.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.1%
−45.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2012
from 15.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.1%
−90.7 ptssince 2013
from 94.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.4%
+17.5 ptssince 2017
from 67.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2016
from 98.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2016
from 0.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fredericksburg, Iowa?

Fredericksburg, Iowa has about 989 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fredericksburg, Iowa?

The typical household in Fredericksburg, Iowa earns about $65,313 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fredericksburg, Iowa expensive?

In Fredericksburg, Iowa, the median home is worth about $201,300, and the typical rent is about $735 a month.

How educated are people in Fredericksburg, Iowa?

About 17.0% of adults age 25 and over in Fredericksburg, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fredericksburg, Iowa?

About 10.5% of people in Fredericksburg, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fredericksburg, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Fredericksburg, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 19 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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