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Fredericksburg

Iowa · 987 residents · 0.9 sq mi
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Fredericksburg has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,511. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $123,000. Poverty is rare here, at 6.2% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
987
Unchangedsince 2000
from 984 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,097 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,093 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.7
+5%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6938429921K1K1990201020202024Fredericksburg
2024989
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,511
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,938 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,677
+67%since 2000
from $15,956 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.9%
+27.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade27.6%
US avg: 10%
Information7.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing6.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$123,000
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$680
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $263 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.4%
−10.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
28.6% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+18%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(915)
Black0.9%(9)
Hispanic / Latino4%(39)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other6.1%(61)
Diversity Score25.1%(248)
Diversity Score
25
+1313%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.8%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.1 min
+54%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 77.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.2%
−10.3 ptssince 2011
from 72.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.4%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
50.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.0%
−93.8 ptssince 2013
from 94.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fredericksburg, Iowa?

Fredericksburg, Iowa has about 987 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fredericksburg, Iowa?

The typical household in Fredericksburg, Iowa earns about $53,511 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 $123,000, and the typical rent is about $680 a month.

How educated are people in Fredericksburg, Iowa?

About 15.2% 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 6.2% 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 21 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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