City · Missouri
Fredericktown, Missouri
Fredericktown, city, in Madison County, Missouri. Fredericktown had 4,584 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.5% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 4,429 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 4,507 (±19). GEOID 2925768.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
4,584
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 4,429 · ACS 2020-2024: 4,507 ±19
Median household income
$49,375
±$9,719 (90% margin)
Missouri: $70,702
Median home value
$136,100
±$32,811 (90% margin)
Missouri: $230,300
Median gross rent
$846
±$36 (90% margin)
Missouri: $1,033
Where is Fredericktown and what county is it in?
Fredericktown is a city in Madison County, Missouri. It covers 4.3 square miles of land, 1,024 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Fredericktown, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 4,584 people lived in Fredericktown on July 1, 2025, up 3.5% since 2020, faster than Missouri (+1.9%). The 2020 Census counted 4,429 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 4,507 (±19).
| Measure | Fredericktown | Madison County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,507 ±19 | 12,729 | +508 |
| Households | 1,793 ±173 | 4,683 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.40 ±0.22 | 2.66 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,056 ±196 | 5,866 | no clear change |
Fredericktown's population since 2000
From 3,928 in 2000 to 4,584 in 2025: up 16.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Fredericktown 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 Fredericktown?
The median resident of Fredericktown is 38.1 years old; 23.5% are under 18 and 19.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 94.4%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 2.8%.
| Measure | Fredericktown | Madison County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.1 ±6.7 | 41.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.5% ±5.3 pts | 23.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.8% ±4.0 pts | 19.6% | – |
| Male | 47.9% ±3.0 pts | 49.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.8% ±2.8 pts | 2.8% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 94.4% ±3.4 pts | 92.2% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.8 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.9% ±1.4 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.2% ±2.8 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.6% ±3.0 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.1% ±2.5 pts | 8.7% | – |
| With a disability | 23.5% ±5.3 pts | 20.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.5% ±3.0 pts | 10.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.9% ±3.2 pts | 87.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 21.4% ±6.4 pts | 16.3% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.3% ±3.8 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 83.3% ±8.6 pts | 85.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.4% ±0.6 pts | 1.5% | – |
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 Fredericktown earn?
Half of Fredericktown's 1,793 households earn less than $49,375 a year (±$9,719), against $54,434 in Madison County and $70,702 in Missouri. In 2015-2019 it was $44,258 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 16.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Fredericktown | Madison County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $49,375 ±$9,719 | $54,434 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $82,828 ±$25,396 | $79,030 | – |
| Per capita income | $34,523 ±$10,748 | $31,291 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 16.9% ±10.3 pts | 13.2% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 38.1% ±24.3 pts | 22.4% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 10.2% ±5.8 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 85.9% ±6.1 pts | 90.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 83.1% ±6.3 pts | 84.0% | – |
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 Fredericktown?
Owners occupy 60.2% of Fredericktown's occupied homes and renters 39.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $136,100 by its owner (±$32,811). The median renter pays $846 a month including utilities, and 22.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Fredericktown | Madison County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $136,100 ±$32,811 | $159,000 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $846 ±$36 | $808 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 22.9% ±12.9 pts | 25.9% | −20.7 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,100 ±$136 | $1,120 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 60.2% ±8.8 pts | 73.7% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 39.8% ±8.8 pts | 26.3% | – |
| Housing units | 2,056 ±196 | 5,866 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 3.0% ±4.4 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.2% ±8.5 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 72.3% ±8.7 pts | 74.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 5.0% ±3.3 pts | 13.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.1% ±2.5 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.3% ±3.7 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 11.1% ±4.6 pts | 10.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 12.3% ±6.0 pts | 8.2% | – |
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 Fredericktown building?
Builders took permits for 40 new housing units in Fredericktown in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 8.7 per 1,000 residents against 2.8 across Missouri.
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 Fredericktown work and get to work?
73.5% of Fredericktown's workers drive alone and 8.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 16.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.9%.
| Measure | Fredericktown | Madison County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 58.7% ±6.2 pts | 56.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.9% ±3.6 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 73.5% ±8.9 pts | 74.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.3% ±6.1 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.0% ±3.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Walked | 2.1% ±1.7 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.4% ±3.9 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 16.8 min ±3.8 | 23.9 min | no clear change |
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 Fredericktown?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Fredericktown, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $44,414 (Tract 9602.01) to $57,500 (Tract 9602.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9602.02Madison County | 2,998 | $57,500 |
| Tract 9602.01Madison County | 2,685 | $44,414 |
| Tract 9603Madison County | 3,905 | $86,250 |
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 Fredericktown) · Census block assignment files
How does Fredericktown compare with other places in Missouri?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Fredericktown is the 5,145th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 152nd-most populous of 936 in Missouri.
Fredericktown ranks 310th of 416 places in Missouri with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 152nd | 936 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 127th | 394 |
| Residents per square mile | 221st | 420 |
| Median household income | 310th | 416 |
| Per capita income | 129th | 420 |
| Median home value | 266th | 416 |
| Median gross rent | 207th | 398 |
| Poverty rate | 168th | 373 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 187th | 404 |
| Median age | 226th | 420 |
| Owner-occupied share | 287th | 418 |
| Work from home | 180th | 270 |
| Travel time to work | 375th | 420 |
Fredericktown's figures with every place in Missouri (CSV)
Every place in Missouri, sortable · Compare Fredericktown 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 Fredericktown?
17 of the 57 figures for Fredericktown 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 Fredericktown 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 Fredericktown.