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Fredericksburg

Virginia · 27,982 residents · 10.45 sq mi
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Fredericksburg has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $69,528. Population has grown 45% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $376,700. At a median age of 31.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 31.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 86%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
27,982
+45%since 2000
from 19,279 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,678 / sq mi
+45%since 2000
from 1,845 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
31.6
+4%since 2000
from 30.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
18K21K24K27K30K1990201020202024Fredericksburg
202429K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,528
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,585 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,785
+71%since 2000
from $21,527 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
47.1%
+19.7 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade4%
US avg: 10%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$376,700
+86%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $134,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,287
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $651 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
36.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 35.6% in 2000
63.6% rent
Afford Score
5.4
+39%since 2000
from 3.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic71.4%(13,759)
Black20.1%(3,884)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(945)
Asian1.4%(277)
Other0%
Diversity Score52.9%(10,193)
2020
White, non-Hispanic54.3%(15,201)
Black21.3%(5,956)
Hispanic / Latino12.4%(3,472)
Asian4.7%(1,325)
Other8.6%(2,399)
Diversity Score80.5%(22,529)
Diversity Score
81
+52%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.4%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 30.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.2%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
19.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.4 min
+59%since 2000
from 19.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 67.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.2%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 9.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.6%
+7.6 ptssince 2011
from 62.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
49.5%
−17.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Female
54.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Foreign born
10.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.9%
−74.1 ptssince 2013
from 84.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fredericksburg, Virginia?

Fredericksburg, Virginia has about 27,982 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fredericksburg, Virginia?

The typical household in Fredericksburg, Virginia earns about $69,528 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fredericksburg, Virginia expensive?

In Fredericksburg, Virginia, the median home is worth about $376,700, and the typical rent is about $1,287 a month.

How educated are people in Fredericksburg, Virginia?

About 42.4% of adults age 25 and over in Fredericksburg, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fredericksburg, Virginia?

About 13.9% of people in Fredericksburg, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fredericksburg, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Fredericksburg, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8,955 residents, a change of about 47 percent over that period.

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

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