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Fredericktown

Missouri · 3,928 residents · 4.325 sq mi
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Fredericktown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,354. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $48,200. With a median age of 40.4, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 44% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,928
−1%since 1990
from 3,965 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
908 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 917 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
40.4
+3%since 1990
from 39.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,354
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,673 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,512
+56%since 1990
from $8,653 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
22.3%
−2.3 ptssince 1990
from 24.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$48,200
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$367
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $281 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
65.5%
−4.7 ptssince 1990
from 70.2% in 1990
34.5% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+3%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(3,922)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.8%(33)
Diversity Score2.7%(107)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(3,821)
Black0.2%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(27)
Asian0.6%(23)
Diversity Score3.7%(145)
Diversity Score
4
+38%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.5%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 7.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
65.0%
+13.1 ptssince 1990
from 51.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 3.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.6 min
+12%since 1990
from 17.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fredericktown, Missouri?

Fredericktown, Missouri has about 3,928 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Fredericktown, Missouri?

The typical household in Fredericktown, Missouri earns about $21,354 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fredericktown, Missouri expensive?

In Fredericktown, Missouri, the median home is worth about $48,200, and the typical rent is about $367 a month.

How educated are people in Fredericktown, Missouri?

About 8.5% of adults age 25 and over in Fredericktown, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fredericktown, Missouri?

About 22.3% of people in Fredericktown, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fredericktown, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Fredericktown, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 37 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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