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Frederick

Maryland · 78,171 residents · 23.961 sq mi
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Frederick is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $78,400. Population has grown 48% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $277,300.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
78,171
+48%since 2000
from 52,767 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,262 / sq mi
+48%since 2000
from 2,202 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.1
+7%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
36K49K62K75K88K1990201020202024Frederick
202483K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,400
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,700 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,218
+70%since 2000
from $23,053 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
52.1%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade5.4%
US avg: 10%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$277,300
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $134,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,378
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $718 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 55.6% in 2000
45.8% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+26%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75%(39,568)
Black14.5%(7,641)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(2,533)
Asian3.1%(1,651)
Other0%
Diversity Score47.7%(25,175)
2020
White, non-Hispanic48.9%(38,221)
Black18.6%(14,526)
Hispanic / Latino20.9%(16,368)
Asian5.7%(4,425)
Other4.5%(3,483)
Diversity Score83.5%(65,242)
Diversity Score
83
+75%since 2000
from 48 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.6%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 29.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
18.3%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.1 min
+37%since 2000
from 23.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 75.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 73.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.3%
−23.0 ptssince 2009
from 67.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
51.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
19.2%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.4%
−80.4 ptssince 2013
from 87.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Frederick, Maryland?

Frederick, Maryland has about 78,171 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Frederick, Maryland?

The typical household in Frederick, Maryland earns about $78,400 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Frederick, Maryland expensive?

In Frederick, Maryland, the median home is worth about $277,300, and the typical rent is about $1,378 a month.

How educated are people in Frederick, Maryland?

About 40.6% of adults age 25 and over in Frederick, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Frederick, Maryland?

About 10.4% of people in Frederick, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Frederick, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Frederick, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 38,023 residents, a change of about 95 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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