Village · Wisconsin
Frederic, Wisconsin
Frederic, village, in Polk County, Wisconsin. Frederic had 1,133 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,154 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,140 (±116). GEOID 5527500.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,133
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,154 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,140 ±116
Median household income
$52,800
±$6,645 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $77,485
Median home value
$153,500
±$34,466 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $266,500
Median gross rent
$766
±$117 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $1,087
Where is Frederic and what county is it in?
Frederic is a village in Polk County, Wisconsin. It covers 1.7 square miles of land, 682 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 Frederic, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,133 people lived in Frederic on July 1, 2025, down 2.2% since 2020, while Wisconsin grew 1.3%. The 2020 Census counted 1,154 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,140 (±116).
| Measure | Frederic | Polk County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,140 ±116 | 45,555 | no clear change |
| Households | 490 ±61 | 19,542 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.19 ±0.20 | 2.31 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 527 ±66 | 24,558 | no clear change |
Frederic's population since 2000
From 1,262 in 2000 to 1,133 in 2025: down 10.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Frederic 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 Frederic?
The median resident of Frederic is 44.8 years old; 18.9% are under 18 and 23.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 94.8%, then non-Hispanic Asian residents at 2.3%.
| Measure | Frederic | Polk County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.8 ±4.4 | 46.7 | +5.5 |
| Under 18 years | 18.9% ±4.8 pts | 19.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 23.3% ±5.2 pts | 22.6% | – |
| Male | 54.6% ±5.4 pts | 50.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.4% ±1.5 pts | 2.2% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 94.8% ±3.4 pts | 93.0% | +8.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.6 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.3% ±2.7 pts | 0.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.0 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.7% ±1.6 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.0 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.3% ±2.7 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.1% ±2.9 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.1% ±1.9 pts | 7.8% | – |
| With a disability | 15.2% ±5.3 pts | 13.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.2% ±1.7 pts | 6.2% | −4.5 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.2% ±2.8 pts | 94.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 16.2% ±4.8 pts | 24.3% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.6% ±2.3 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 84.0% ±6.5 pts | 91.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.4% ±0.6 pts | 2.4% | – |
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 Frederic earn?
Half of Frederic's 490 households earn less than $52,800 a year (±$6,645), against $77,219 in Polk County and $77,485 in Wisconsin. In 2015-2019 it was $46,041 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 16.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Frederic | Polk County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $52,800 ±$6,645 | $77,219 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $66,975 ±$11,825 | $94,913 | – |
| Per capita income | $31,826 ±$5,424 | $41,288 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 16.0% ±5.3 pts | 8.2% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 26.6% ±14.0 pts | 10.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 20.4% ±6.2 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 91.4% ±3.8 pts | 94.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 83.7% ±4.7 pts | 88.3% | – |
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 Frederic?
Owners occupy 62.2% of Frederic's occupied homes and renters 37.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $153,500 by its owner (±$34,466). The median renter pays $766 a month including utilities, and 31.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Frederic | Polk County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $153,500 ±$34,466 | $271,900 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $766 ±$117 | $957 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 31.3% ±14.6 pts | 28.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,203 ±$120 | $1,604 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 62.2% ±8.4 pts | 81.0% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 37.8% ±8.4 pts | 19.0% | – |
| Housing units | 527 ±66 | 24,558 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±7.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 9.3% ±10.2 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 77.2% ±6.7 pts | 81.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.6% ±0.7 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.8% ±0.9 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.7% ±1.8 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 23.0% ±6.2 pts | 13.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.3% ±4.6 pts | 3.7% | – |
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 Frederic building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Frederic in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 4.3 across Wisconsin.
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 Frederic work and get to work?
80.4% of Frederic's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 27.2 minutes.
| Measure | Frederic | Polk County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 58.2% ±7.5 pts | 61.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.6% ±1.3 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 80.4% ±5.9 pts | 77.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.6% ±3.9 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±4.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 5.8% ±3.8 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.2% ±3.2 pts | 11.8% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.2 min ±6.3 | 29.8 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 Frederic?
No census tract lies mostly in Frederic; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9601Polk County | 3,786 | $68,833 |
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 Frederic) · Census block assignment files
How does Frederic compare with other places in Wisconsin?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Frederic is the 9,792nd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 352nd-most populous of 608 in Wisconsin.
Frederic ranks 878th of 914 places in Wisconsin with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 352nd | 608 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 797th | 884 |
| Residents per square mile | 304th | 914 |
| Median household income | 878th | 914 |
| Per capita income | 836th | 911 |
| Median home value | 860th | 913 |
| Median gross rent | 734th | 825 |
| Poverty rate | 82nd | 706 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 793rd | 914 |
| Median age | 449th | 914 |
| Owner-occupied share | 789th | 914 |
| Travel time to work | 222nd | 914 |
Frederic's figures with every place in Wisconsin (CSV)
Every place in Wisconsin, sortable · Compare Frederic 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 Frederic?
19 of the 57 figures for Frederic 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 Frederic 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 Frederic.