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Prince Frederick

Maryland · 2,538 residents · 3.662 sq mi
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Prince Frederick has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $56,419. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 77% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $328,600. Despite a median home value of $328,600, the poverty rate sits 37% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 91%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,538
+77%since 2000
from 1,432 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
693 / sq mi
+77%since 2000
from 391 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.1
−4%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K4K1990201020202024Prince Frederick
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,419
+100%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,321 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,468
+21%since 2000
from $21,868 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
37.9%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 19.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.479
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade14%
US avg: 7.2%
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food5.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade1.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$328,600
+91%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $135,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,019
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $465 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.3%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 25.2% in 2000
58.2% rent
Vacancy rate
3.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.6%
−17.6 ptssince 2009
from 36.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.8
−4%since 2000
from 6.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic61.3%(878)
Black33.4%(478)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(26)
Asian2.5%(36)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.8%(899)
2010
White, non-Hispanic58.5%(1,485)
Black31.3%(795)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(69)
Asian3.2%(81)
Other4.5%(115)
Diversity Score69.8%(1,771)
Diversity Score
70
+11%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.8%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.1%
+17.5 ptssince 2000
from 66.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
40.3 min
+61%since 2000
from 25.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
68.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.8%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
9.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% 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
13.5%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.5%
−41.4 ptssince 2009
from 71.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
Female
58.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
Foreign born
5.2%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.7%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Prince Frederick, Maryland?

Prince Frederick, Maryland has about 2,538 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Prince Frederick, Maryland?

The typical household in Prince Frederick, Maryland earns about $56,419 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Prince Frederick, Maryland expensive?

In Prince Frederick, Maryland, the median home is worth about $328,600, and the typical rent is about $1,019 a month.

How educated are people in Prince Frederick, Maryland?

About 19.8% of adults age 25 and over in Prince Frederick, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Prince Frederick, Maryland?

About 18.9% of people in Prince Frederick, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Prince Frederick, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Prince Frederick, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 701 residents, a change of about 38 percent over that period.

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