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Prince Frederick

Maryland · 3,226 residents · 3.662 sq mi
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Prince Frederick has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,216. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 1,794 residents. 19% 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 $309,400. Households here earn about 47% less than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,226
+125%since 2000
from 1,432 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
881 / sq mi
+125%since 2000
from 391 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.3
−6%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K4K1990201020202024Prince Frederick
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,216
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,321 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,545
+49%since 2000
from $21,868 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.4%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.2%
−7.3 ptssince 2000
from 19.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.7%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$309,400
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $135,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$830
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $465 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.3%
+31.1 ptssince 2000
from 25.2% in 2000
43.7% rent
Afford Score
6.7
+10%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic55.3%(1,784)
Black26.9%(868)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(169)
Asian4%(128)
Other3.6%(117)
Diversity Score71.9%(2,319)
Diversity Score
72
+15%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.2%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.0%
+22.3 ptssince 2000
from 66.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
42.2 min
+69%since 2000
from 25.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.3%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.4%
−7.4 ptssince 2011
from 63.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.5%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 71.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
Female
59.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
Foreign born
7.2%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.4%
−85.5 ptssince 2013
from 88.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Prince Frederick, Maryland?

Prince Frederick, Maryland has about 3,226 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Prince Frederick, Maryland earns about $46,216 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 $309,400, and the typical rent is about $830 a month.

How educated are people in Prince Frederick, Maryland?

About 19.2% 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 12.2% 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 1,389 residents, a change of about 76 percent over that period.

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