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Frederick County

Maryland · 271,717 residents · 660.621 sq mi
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Frederick County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $100,685. Population has grown 39% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $341,800.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
271,717
+39%since 2000
from 195,277 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
411 / sq mi
+39%since 2000
from 296 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.7
+9%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
137K178K219K260K301K1990201020202024Frederick County
2024287K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$100,685
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,276 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,273
+74%since 2000
from $25,404 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
63.5%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade5.5%
US avg: 10%
Public administration4.4%
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 & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$341,800
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $161,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,427
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $719 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
25.4% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+27%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Frederick County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.1%(171,966)
Black6.3%(12,253)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(4,664)
Asian1.7%(3,235)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.2%(47,317)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic67.6%(183,636)
Black9.9%(27,007)
Hispanic / Latino11.8%(32,119)
Asian4.9%(13,427)
Other3.7%(10,068)
Diversity Score61.9%(168,298)
Segregation Score37.4%(101,739)
Diversity Score
62
+156%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
37
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.7%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 30.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 87.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
18.5%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.4 min
+39%since 2000
from 25.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 78.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 72.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.9%
−20.9 ptssince 2009
from 68.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
50.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
11.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.5%
−87.7 ptssince 2013
from 92.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Compare Frederick County to nearby counties

FREDERICK COUNTY VS
Carroll County
Income$118,211+17%
Home value$434,000+27%
Population176,677−42%
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FREDERICK COUNTY VS
Washington County
Income$77,747−23%
Home value$296,100−13%
Population157,731−48%
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FREDERICK COUNTY VS
Montgomery County
Income$132,450+32%
Home value$640,300+87%
Population1,074,582+255%
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FREDERICK COUNTY VS
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Income$98,806−2%
Home value$350,800+3%
Population63,102−79%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Frederick County, Maryland?

Frederick County, Maryland has about 271,717 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Frederick County, Maryland earns about $100,685 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Frederick County, Maryland expensive?

In Frederick County, Maryland, the median home is worth about $341,800, and the typical rent is about $1,427 a month.

How educated are people in Frederick County, Maryland?

About 41.7% of adults age 25 and over in Frederick County, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Frederick County, Maryland?

About 6.8% of people in Frederick County, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Frederick County, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Frederick County, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 121,509 residents, a change of about 81 percent over that period.

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