COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Frederick County

Virginia · 45,723 residents · 413.135 sq mi

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Frederick County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $32,806. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 13,486 residents. Median home value is $89,700.

At a glance

Wealthier

above the US median

US median: $30,130

Mid-age

median age 33.1

US median: 33.0

Less educated

15% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

Stable housing

home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

45,723

−23%vs 2000

vs 59,209 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

111 / sq mi

−23%vs 2000

vs 143 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

33.1

−10%vs 2000

vs 36.7 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

202495K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$32,806

−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $46,941 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$13,671

−35%vs 2000

vs $21,080 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

7.1%

+0.7 ptsvs 2000

vs 6.4% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$89,700

+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $114,300 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$456

−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $620 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

79.1%

−1.3 ptsvs 2000

vs 80.3% in 2000

20.9% rent

Afford Score

2.7

+12%vs 2000

vs 2.4 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic94%(55,653)

Black2.6%(1,538)

Hispanic / Latino1.7%(1,004)

Asian0.7%(385)

Other0%

Diversity Score12.1%(7,135)

1990

White, non-Hispanic97.3%(44,492)

Black1.7%(794)

Hispanic / Latino0.7%(304)

Asian0.6%(262)

Other0.4%(175)

Diversity Score8.1%(3,726)

Diversity Score

−32%vs 2000

vs 12 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

14.7%

−3.8 ptsvs 2000

vs 18.6% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

70.1%

−8.5 ptsvs 2000

vs 78.6% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

4.1%

−2.0 ptsvs 2000

vs 6.1% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

22.5 min

+14%vs 2000

vs 19.8 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

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 Frederick County, Virginia?

Frederick County, Virginia has about 45,723 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Frederick County, Virginia earns about $32,806 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Frederick County, Virginia expensive?

In Frederick County, Virginia, the median home is worth about $89,700, and the typical rent is about $456 a month.

How educated are people in Frederick County, Virginia?

About 14.7% of adults age 25 and over in Frederick County, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Frederick County, Virginia?

About 7.1% of people in Frederick County, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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