City · Maryland
Frederick, Maryland
Frederick, city, in Frederick County, Maryland. Frederick had 92,059 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 17.8% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 78,171 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 83,395 (±89). GEOID 2430325.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
92,059
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 78,171 · ACS 2020-2024: 83,395 ±89
Median household income
$97,069
±$4,612 (90% margin)
Maryland: $103,678
Median home value
$401,500
±$9,706 (90% margin)
Maryland: $419,900
Median gross rent
$1,764
±$39 (90% margin)
Maryland: $1,705
Where is Frederick and what county is it in?
Frederick is a city in Frederick County, Maryland. It covers 24.0 square miles of land, 3,262 residents per square mile in 2020.
Frederick is in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 23 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Frederick, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 92,059 people lived in Frederick on July 1, 2025, up 17.8% since 2020, faster than Maryland (+1.4%). The 2020 Census counted 78,171 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 83,395 (±89).
| Measure | Frederick | Frederick County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 83,395 ±89 | 287,048 | +12,508 |
| Households | 33,584 ±639 | 104,635 | +5,832 |
| Average household size | 2.42 ±0.05 | 2.70 | −0.07 |
| Housing units | 35,421 ±641 | 108,924 | +5,821 |
Frederick's population since 2000
From 52,767 in 2000 to 92,059 in 2025: up 74.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Frederick as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Frederick?
The median resident of Frederick is 37.1 years old; 21.9% are under 18 and 14.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 50.1%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 20.5%. 19.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Frederick | Frederick County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.1 ±0.7 | 39.0 | +1.2 |
| Under 18 years | 21.9% ±0.7 pts | 23.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.3% ±0.9 pts | 15.3% | – |
| Male | 48.4% ±0.9 pts | 49.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 20.5% ±1.7 pts | 12.9% | +3.7 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 50.1% ±1.6 pts | 65.7% | −4.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 17.0% ±1.6 pts | 10.1% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 5.8% ±0.9 pts | 5.9% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.0% ±1.1 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 19.9% ±1.7 pts | 13.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 26.3% ±1.8 pts | 17.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.1% ±0.8 pts | 7.5% | – |
| With a disability | 11.5% ±1.1 pts | 9.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.6% ±1.4 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.1% ±1.4 pts | 93.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 43.2% ±2.0 pts | 45.8% | +3.0 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 19.3% ±1.4 pts | 20.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 85.7% ±1.7 pts | 89.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.2% ±0.7 pts | 2.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Frederick earn?
Half of Frederick's 33,584 households earn less than $97,069 a year (±$4,612), against $122,002 in Frederick County and $103,678 in Maryland. In 2015-2019 it was $93,678 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Frederick | Frederick County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $97,069 ±$4,612 | $122,002 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $120,806 ±$3,475 | $148,300 | – |
| Per capita income | $49,823 ±$1,386 | $54,982 | +$4,305 |
| People below the poverty line | 9.2% ±1.4 pts | 6.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 12.5% ±3.3 pts | 6.8% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 12.0% ±1.6 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.9% ±0.7 pts | 96.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.7% ±1.3 pts | 93.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Frederick?
Owners occupy 58.8% of Frederick's occupied homes and renters 41.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $401,500 by its owner (±$9,706). The median renter pays $1,764 a month including utilities, and 42.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Frederick | Frederick County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $401,500 ±$9,706 | $464,600 | +$68,720 |
| Median gross rent | $1,764 ±$39 | $1,774 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 42.1% ±3.6 pts | 39.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,222 ±$48 | $2,449 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 58.8% ±2.1 pts | 77.0% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 41.2% ±2.1 pts | 23.0% | – |
| Housing units | 35,421 ±641 | 108,924 | +5,821 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.4% ±0.5 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.2% ±1.6 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 31.8% ±1.7 pts | 60.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.7% ±0.7 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 12.8% ±1.3 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 12.1% ±1.0 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.7% ±1.0 pts | 4.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Frederick building?
Builders took permits for 773 new housing units in Frederick in 2025 (452 in single-family houses), 8.4 per 1,000 residents against 2.1 across Maryland.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Frederick work and get to work?
69.1% of Frederick's workers drive alone and 17.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 30.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.9%.
| Measure | Frederick | Frederick County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 70.9% ±1.4 pts | 69.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.9% ±0.8 pts | 3.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 69.1% ±2.1 pts | 67.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.4% ±1.0 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.9% ±0.8 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Walked | 3.1% ±0.7 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 17.5% ±1.6 pts | 21.2% | +12.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 30.0 min ±1.6 | 33.1 min | −2.1 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Frederick?
19 census tracts lie mostly in Frederick, and 5 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $65,455 (Tract 7507.02) to $171,121 (Tract 7512.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 7505.05Frederick County | 6,789 | $80,307 |
| Tract 7505.04Frederick County | 5,990 | $89,815 |
| Tract 7512.02Frederick County | 6,857 | $112,903 |
| Tract 7508.02Frederick County | 6,588 | $120,431 |
| Tract 7507.01Frederick County | 5,948 | $128,466 |
| Tract 7505.08Frederick County | 5,163 | $72,111 |
| Tract 7651Frederick County | 5,068 | $86,402 |
| Tract 7512.01Frederick County | 6,916 | $171,121 |
| Tract 7507.02Frederick County | 4,336 | $65,455 |
| Tract 7508.05Frederick County | 4,480 | $127,188 |
| Tract 7508.01Frederick County | 3,259 | $68,438 |
| Tract 7508.04Frederick County | 3,328 | $142,639 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Frederick) · Census block assignment files
How does Frederick compare with other places in Maryland?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Frederick is the 379th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 2nd-most populous of 157 in Maryland.
Frederick ranks 204th of 322 places in Maryland with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 2nd | 157 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 7th | 99 |
| Residents per square mile | 106th | 326 |
| Median household income | 204th | 322 |
| Per capita income | 179th | 326 |
| Median home value | 182nd | 323 |
| Median gross rent | 146th | 288 |
| Poverty rate | 108th | 230 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 143rd | 325 |
| Median age | 235th | 326 |
| Owner-occupied share | 250th | 323 |
| Work from home | 159th | 293 |
| Travel time to work | 192nd | 325 |
Frederick's figures with every place in Maryland (CSV)
Every place in Maryland, sortable · Compare Frederick with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Frederick?
4 of the 57 figures for Frederick on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Frederick are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Frederick.