City · Virginia
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Fredericksburg, city, in Fredericksburg city, Virginia. Fredericksburg had 30,393 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 8.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 27,982 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 28,873 (controlled total). GEOID 5129744.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
30,393
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 27,982 · ACS 2020-2024: 28,873
Median household income
$86,071
±$6,832 (90% margin)
Virginia: $93,170
Median home value
$483,700
±$24,982 (90% margin)
Virginia: $383,700
Median gross rent
$1,619
±$66 (90% margin)
Virginia: $1,579
Where is Fredericksburg and what county is it in?
Fredericksburg is a city in Fredericksburg city, Virginia. It covers 10.5 square miles of land, 2,678 residents per square mile in 2020.
Fredericksburg is in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 23 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Fredericksburg covers the same area as Fredericksburg city: the city and the county are one area, so the county's figures are Fredericksburg's; the county page lists its census tracts.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Fredericksburg, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 30,393 people lived in Fredericksburg on July 1, 2025, up 8.6% since 2020, faster than Virginia (+2.9%). The 2020 Census counted 27,982 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 28,873.
| Measure | Fredericksburg | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 28,873 | 8,705,170 | +251 |
| Households | 11,720 ±206 | 3,365,732 | +958 |
| Average household size | 2.27 ±0.04 | 2.52 | −0.15 |
| Housing units | 12,419 ±47 | 3,684,756 | +694 |
Fredericksburg's population since 2000
From 19,279 in 2000 to 30,393 in 2025: up 57.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Fredericksburg 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 Fredericksburg?
The median resident of Fredericksburg is 32.1 years old; 21.2% are under 18 and 11.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 54.7%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 19.4%. 12.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Fredericksburg | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.1 ±0.7 | 39.0 | +1.7 |
| Under 18 years | 21.2% ±0.1 pts | 21.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 11.4% ±0.3 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Male | 47.7% ±0.7 pts | 49.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 12.6% | 11.0% | +1.9 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 54.7% ±0.9 pts | 58.4% | −4.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 19.4% ±2.0 pts | 18.3% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.9% ±0.3 pts | 6.9% | +1.2 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 8.6% ±2.2 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.6 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 12.1% ±2.0 pts | 13.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 18.9% ±2.1 pts | 17.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 11.5% ±1.7 pts | 9.4% | – |
| With a disability | 11.4% ±1.9 pts | 12.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.7% ±1.7 pts | 6.9% | −3.3 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.2% ±1.9 pts | 91.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 46.1% ±3.3 pts | 42.2% | +5.2 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 20.3% ±2.4 pts | 18.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 71.1% ±3.5 pts | 86.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 5.6% ±2.0 pts | 3.1% | – |
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 Fredericksburg earn?
Half of Fredericksburg's 11,720 households earn less than $86,071 a year (±$6,832), against $86,071 in Fredericksburg city and $93,170 in Virginia. In 2015-2019 it was $80,784 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Fredericksburg | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $86,071 ±$6,832 | $93,170 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $116,520 ±$6,446 | $128,260 | – |
| Per capita income | $47,502 ±$2,295 | $50,666 | +$3,528 |
| People below the poverty line | 13.2% ±2.8 pts | 9.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 19.8% ±8.0 pts | 12.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 10.7% ±2.4 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.4% ±1.2 pts | 95.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.9% ±1.6 pts | 91.0% | – |
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 Fredericksburg?
Owners occupy 39.7% of Fredericksburg's occupied homes and renters 60.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $483,700 by its owner (±$24,982). The median renter pays $1,619 a month including utilities, and 37.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Fredericksburg | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $483,700 ±$24,982 | $383,700 | +$31,789 |
| Median gross rent | $1,619 ±$66 | $1,579 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 37.5% ±5.5 pts | 39.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,367 ±$91 | $2,127 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 39.7% ±3.8 pts | 67.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 60.3% ±3.8 pts | 32.7% | – |
| Housing units | 12,419 ±47 | 3,684,756 | +694 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.4% ±2.3 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 39.6% ±3.3 pts | 61.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.9% ±1.2 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 21.1% ±3.5 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 13.4% ±1.9 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 9.6% ±2.8 pts | 6.1% | – |
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 Fredericksburg building?
Builders took permits for 25 new housing units in Fredericksburg in 2025 (25 in single-family houses), 0.8 per 1,000 residents against 3.7 across Virginia.
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 Fredericksburg work and get to work?
65.2% of Fredericksburg's workers drive alone and 16.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 31.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.1%.
| Measure | Fredericksburg | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 69.3% ±2.1 pts | 65.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.1% ±2.1 pts | 4.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 65.2% ±3.5 pts | 67.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.3% ±3.1 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.6% ±0.8 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Walked | 4.5% ±1.2 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 16.9% ±2.6 pts | 18.3% | +9.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 31.9 min ±2.5 | 27.3 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 Fredericksburg?
7 census tracts lie mostly in Fredericksburg (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $51,250 (Tract 2.02) to $110,489 (Tract 5).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 5Fredericksburg city | 10,108 | $110,489 |
| Tract 3.02Fredericksburg city | 5,132 | $81,387 |
| Tract 2.01Fredericksburg city | 3,938 | $60,634 |
| Tract 4Fredericksburg city | 3,679 | $84,003 |
| Tract 1Fredericksburg city | 2,953 | $104,536 |
| Tract 3.01Fredericksburg city | 1,856 | not published |
| Tract 2.02Fredericksburg city | 1,207 | $51,250 |
Every census tract in Fredericksburg: the tract table of Fredericksburg city
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 Fredericksburg) · Census block assignment files
How does Fredericksburg compare with other places in Virginia?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Fredericksburg is the 1,348th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 19th-most populous of 227 in Virginia.
Fredericksburg ranks 179th of 365 places in Virginia with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 19th | 227 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 12th | 139 |
| Residents per square mile | 110th | 374 |
| Median household income | 179th | 365 |
| Per capita income | 141st | 374 |
| Median home value | 119th | 359 |
| Median gross rent | 152nd | 341 |
| Poverty rate | 102nd | 263 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 132nd | 359 |
| Median age | 337th | 372 |
| Owner-occupied share | 347th | 368 |
| Work from home | 153rd | 286 |
| Travel time to work | 81st | 372 |
Fredericksburg's figures with every place in Virginia (CSV)
Every place in Virginia, sortable · Compare Fredericksburg 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 Fredericksburg?
5 of the 57 figures for Fredericksburg 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 Fredericksburg 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 Fredericksburg.