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Frederick County

Virginia · 91,419 residents · 413.135 sq mi
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Frederick County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $80,011. The county has grown rapidly, with population up 54% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $265,700. Poverty is rare here, at 5.8% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
91,419
+54%since 2000
from 59,209 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
221 / sq mi
+54%since 2000
from 143 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.9
+11%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
41K56K70K85K100K1990201020202024Frederick County
202495K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,011
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,941 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,442
+82%since 2000
from $21,080 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
53.4%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.1%
US avg: 10%
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$265,700
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $114,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,119
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $620 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.3% in 2000
21.2% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+36%since 2000
from 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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.5%(71,739)
Black3.9%(3,605)
Hispanic / Latino10.9%(9,990)
Asian1.8%(1,661)
Other2.9%(2,671)
Diversity Score43.1%(39,383)
Segregation Score29.5%(26,937)
Diversity Score
43
+257%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
29
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.8%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.4%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.0 min
+67%since 2000
from 19.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.7%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 68.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.1%
−24.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
6.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.3%
−80.9 ptssince 2013
from 89.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Frederick County, Virginia?

Frederick County, Virginia has about 91,419 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Frederick County, Virginia earns about $80,011 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 $265,700, and the typical rent is about $1,119 a month.

How educated are people in Frederick County, Virginia?

About 26.8% 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 5.8% of people in Frederick County, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Frederick County, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Frederick County, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 45,696 residents, a change of about 100 percent over that period.

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19 census tracts
Census Tract 511.02Census Tract 501Census Tract 508.01Census Tract 503Census Tract 510.02Census Tract 505Census Tract 504.01Census Tract 509Census Tract 508.04Census Tract 506Census Tract 511.03Census Tract 510.01Census Tract 508.07Census Tract 502Census Tract 508.06Census Tract 511.04Census Tract 507Census Tract 508.05Census Tract 504.02
9 ZIP codes
ZIP 22602ZIP 22655ZIP 22603ZIP 22656ZIP 22645ZIP 22624ZIP 22625ZIP 22637ZIP 22654
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